The money raised will be channelled towards arts, children and education programmes in Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
5 things you probably didn’t know about POSB/DBS merger
In the latest Bloomberg Innovation Index, Singapore ranks second with a score of 87.76. For the Asian in you, that’s... It's back to a day when there's no community case. As of 12pm today (4 Feb), the ... ( read original story ...)
Enterprise Singapore-backed accelerator launches $15m blockchain fund
The new fund will be used to invest in tokens and early-stage blockchain firms, focusing on Web 3.0 infrastructure components and decentralized finance. ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail sales slipped by 15.3% in 2020
OCBC has forecasted that retail sales will rebound by 12.5% YoY in 2021. Retail sales continue to fall for the 23rd month as December 2020 sales dipped by 3.6% YoY, bringing the full year of 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore agencies must subject key Covid-19 expenditures to checks, says public sector accounts watchdog
While it is important to respond quickly to the pandemic, there is a need to ensure accountability, said the Public Accounts Committee in a report.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Elevate Your Life with Standard Chartered Priority Private
Standard Chartered celebrates the achievements of its successful clients with an exclusive combination of premium banking services and lifestyle experiences ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-directors of gold investment firm on trial over fraudulent multimillion-dollar scheme
SINGAPORE: Two former directors of a company that sold gold bars to the public in a buyback scheme went on trial on Monday (Feb 8) for fraudulent ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered names two new senior CIBB executives
Standard Chartered has made two Singapore-based senior appointments to its corporate, commercial and institutional banking (CCIB) division as the bank focuses on growing this strategic business. Chow ... ( read original story ...)
GrabPay Funds Can Now Be Transferred To Local Bank Accounts, PayNow Users, Selected E-Wallets
From 8 February 2021, GrabPay users can now transfer funds out of their GrabPay wallets to local bank accounts and other e-wallets. The post GrabPay Funds Can Now Be Transferred To Local Bank Accounts ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plan to use monitoring app on students’ computers sparks privacy fears
A Singapore government scheme to ensure children have access to computers for home learning has raised privacy concerns over monitoring software installed on the devices. The scheme, accelerated by ... ( read original story ...)
Aberdeen’s Young says Asia CEO handoff won’t trip up firm’s rally
Hugh Young, the longtime head of Aberdeen Standard Investments' money management business in Asia, will pass the baton he's run with for the past 29 years to a successor at the start of March — a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock preview: DBS, Genting, Thai Beverage
Drinks manufacturer Thai Beverage’s (ThaiBev) share price is up 7.6% since the company confirmed its intention to spin off and list its brewery unit, BeerCo, on the Singapore Exchange mainboard. ( read original story ...)
DBS rolls out support measures for well-being of small business owners
Four in 10 survey respondents said that their mental and physical well-being has taken a blow.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
DBS Research says Metro’s possible exit from retail scene would affect SPH more
The Online Citizen Asia DBS Research says Metro's possible exit from retail scene would affect SPH more Current Affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks opened higher on Monday, following a positive lead from Wall Street last week.Read more on 'Business Times' ... ( read original story ...)
ThaiBev Files For Blockbuster IPO
Bangkok-based Thai Beverage, known as ThaiBev, has said it wants to list its regional beer business, in what is expected to be one of the largest IPOs on the Singapore Exchange in about decade. ( read original story ...)