Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index appeared to be buoyed by the news, rising 0.6 per cent. However, South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.8 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down by 0.3 per cent. On the STI, ...
Yinson mulls US$1 bil funding round for unit before IPO, sources say
The Kuala Lumpur-listed company is working with a financial adviser on the fundraising for Yinson Production Offshore Pte.
Singapore, Hong Kong Spac failures highlight thwarted ambitions
Singapore may have beaten Hong Kong to listing the first Spacs in January 2022, but Mak called that victory “hollow”. Three Spacs — Vertex Technology Acquisition, Novo Tellus Alpha Acquisition and ...
Money laundering accused faces six new charges for alleged forgery and conspiracy to cheat StanChart
CAMBODIAN passport holder Chen Qingyuan, one of the 10 foreign nationals involved in the S$3 billion money laundering case in Singapore, was on Tuesday (Feb 20) slapped with six new charges. Read more ...
Accused in S$3 billion money laundering case handed six new charges related to forgery
SINGAPORE: Cambodian national Chen Qingyuan, one of the 10 accused embroiled in a massive anti-money laundering probe, has been handed more charges.
OCBC’s junior workers to receive S$1000 each to help them with high living costs
SINGAPORE: OCBC, one of Singapore’s biggest banks, announced on Tuesday (Feb 20) that it would be helping its workers deal with high costs of living due to inflation, which includes giving its junior ...
OCBC gives S$9m support to 14,000 junior employees
OCBC is giving a one-off S$9m support to its 14,000 junior employees globally to help cope with rising cost-of-living oncerns. The employees will include those from its subsidiaries in Bank of ...
7 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (Jan 2024)
Here's a look at the personal loans with the lowest interest rates in Singapore right now ... [ms-inline-widget category_slug="personal-loan" provider_slugs="citibank" loan_type="personal-loan" ...
CORRECTED-UPDATE 5-Singapore to expand 2024 spending, enforce global minimum tax
The prime minister-in-waiting also expanded government spending to help households battle inflationary pressures in the city-state and to grow the economy and jobs. Wong told parliament the tax ...
Singapore boosts AI ambitions with £740m investment plan
Singapore has announced plans to inject around £740m (S$1.2bn) into AI development over the next five years, The substantial investment, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (16 ...
Singapore’s Biggest Money Laundering Case Tests City’s Weak Property Market
A mass sale of prized real estate seized in Singapore’s biggest money-laundering case is set to provide a key test of demand for a niche part of the financial hub’s property market.
Budget 2024 comprehensive, but SMEs may need more targeted help: ST-UOB roundtable
Smaller firms may struggle with implementation of artificial intelligence and green technology. Read more at straitstimes.com.
IEPFA and DBS Bank ink MoU to spread awareness on investment and fraudulent schemes
IEPFA partners with DBS Bank to enhance investor awareness and protection through digital platforms and extensive network.
Citibank to plant a tree every time a private client spends $1,000
SINGAPORE: Citibank is set to revitalize the banking experience for its Citigold Private Clients (CPC) with the launch of the new World Elite debit card. Tailored for clients with a minimum of S$1 ...
Cathay United Bank Singapore Branch Signs First Green Trade Loan With Apeiron to Boost Low Carbon Transport – A New Green Finance Milestone
Singapore Branch saw its long-term commitment to green finance bear fruit in the final quarter last year after it closed a green trade loan deal with Apeiron Bioenergy (Apeiron), a leading player in ...
HSBC introduces new bonus system for most junior employees
HSBC Holdings is introducing a new bonus plan for most junior employees in support roles as it seeks to improve transparency on compensation. Read more at The Business Times.