A month before China resumed issuing all visas to foreigners on March 15, Singaporean businessman Tony Du received an invitation to visit the country from the Sichuan provincial government’s overseas ...
HSBC targets Asia growth amid pressure from top shareholder
The banking giant said it wants to grow revenues and lending in Asia after facing calls to split the bank in two.
Igniting Innovation in Singapore: The CIO view
According to State of the CIO 2023 findings, 90% of CIOs say that their role is becoming more digital and innovation focused. Yet such ambitions come with a caveat as CIOs build a foundation for ...
HSBC targets ‘mid-teens’ Asia returns amid Ping An pressure
Top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group has criticized the bank’s current model in Asia as being inefficient. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Passes MAS’ Bill on ‘COSMIC’ to Gather Info on “Red Flag” Customers
The Singapore parliament has passed the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) bill to establish the COSMIC platform.
UOB unveils exclusive wine pairing dinners for cardholders
Cardholders can also attend invite-only wine masterclasses. UOB has inked a partnership with Robert Parker Wine Advocate to offer exclusive wine pairing dinners to the bank's cardholders. The two-year ...
Singapore’s long-serving c.bank chief reappointed for 2 years
Singapore's central banker Ravi Menon has been re-appointed in his role for another two years, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Friday.
Singapore Stock Market May Open Lower On Monday
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in six straight sessions, slipping more than 60 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,210-point plateau ...
7th Edition of the Hospitality Finance & Economics Conference 2023 to be held in Singapore for the first time
The forum will bring together industry experts and key academics who will provide an exclusive preview into their pre-published papers and findings on the challenges, opportunities & innovation in the ...
5 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (May 2023)
If you’re in urgent need of money, but too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you borrow cash... The post 5 Best Personal ...
UOB Kay Hian Remains a Hold on Singapore Post (SPSTF)
UOB Kay Hian analyst Llelleythan Tan maintained a Hold rating on Singapore Post (SPSTF – Research Report) yesterday and set a price ...
Wisma Atria Bank is A Trusted and Innovative Financial Institution in Singapore
Wisma Atria Bank is a leading financial institution based in Singapore that provides a wide range of banking and financial services. Established in 1979, the bank has become one of the most respected ...
Singapore extends MAS chief Menon’s term for up to two years
SINGAPORE, May 13 (Bloomberg): Singapore extended the term of its central bank chief Ravi Menon by up to two years. The re-appointment of Menon, 59, is valid until May 31, 2025 or his retirement from ...
Singapore’s middle class reels over record COE prices: ‘US$150,000 for a Toyota Corolla?’
The price of a permit to own a car, known as a certificate of entitlement (COE), has ballooned to US$75,000 in the land-scarce city state, before even factoring in the car's cost It's put the dream of ...
Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited’s (SGX:QC7) top owners are private companies with 56% stake, while 31% is held by individual investors
The considerable ownership by private companies in Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy The largest shareholder of the ...
DPM Wong has ‘very productive’ day of meetings in rare attendance for Singapore at G-7
International cooperation through multilateral platforms is crucial to overcome the many challenges facing the global economy, Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday. Read more at ...