US lawmakers have reportedly asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission to halt Shien's proposed initial public offering until it is able to prove it doesn't use Uyghur forced labor to ...
Singapore bank DBS Q1 profit jumps 43% to new high, beats estimates
SINGAPORE, May 2 (Reuters ... Yantoultra graduated with an MBA in Finance from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2010. A U.S. judge in California on Monday declared a mistrial in Masimo Corp's potential ...
Home can be our best safe haven when it comes to investing in bonds
A good mix of Singdollar and US dollar bonds could be beneficial to an investor’s portfolio. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US Lawmakers Push the SEC to Order Audit of Shein IPO Over Uyghur Forced Labor Fears
The U.S. lawmakers want the SEC to mandate Shein to independently audit and verify "that the company does not use Uyghur forced labor as a condition of being registered to issue securities in the ...
DBS launches tool in mobile app to help those below 55 years old plan for retirement
CPF members can use the tool to benchmark retirement savings and address any shortfall. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore Can’t Outbid Major Economies, Must Invest & Innovate To Stay Competitive: Lawrence Wong
In his May Day speech, DPM Lawrence Wong shared the grim outlook on the global economy and how Singapore can stay competitive.
Singapore must find ‘right niches’, leverage hub status to thrive in fragmented global economy: Lawrence Wong
Singapore is feeling the impact of geopolitics shifting the flow of direct investments and cannot 'afford to outbid the big boys', says the country's No 2 leader Wong also reiterates the government is ...
More than a million meal subsidies redeemed on DBS PayLah! app in less than 3 months
Some 12 per cent of redemptions were made by seniors and 24 per cent by those earning less than $2,500 a month. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Amid grim economic landscape, Singapore must have ‘something special’ to show it is a better bet, says its DPM
Singapore will find it harder to grow its economy and create jobs in an increasingly dangerous and troubled world, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday.
Investor’s Guide To Webull, Possibly Singapore’s Most Cost-Efficient Broker
But the latest entrant in the Singapore market, Webull, is going one step further by not charging any commission or platform fee* for trading US stocks. That’s right, zero fees! Find out how opening a ...
GXS chief ‘quietly optimistic’ on digital bank’s growth despite recent global banking instability
GXS Bank believes it is well-placed to capture a larger slice of the consumer market despite banking crises abroad that have added to uncertainty in the global economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
StanChart aims to double its retail customers in Singapore to 1.8m with digital bank Trust
Since its launch in September 2022, Trust has already acquired 500,000 retail customers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore garner 1 silver medal, 3 national records on Day 2 of Citi Para Swimming World Series
Yip Pin Xiu won a silver in the 50m backstroke, while Darren Chan, Colin Soon and Tong Jing Xuan set national marks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Marcos visits U.S., HSBC investors vote on spinoff, SEA Games begin
Separately, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will start his official visit to the U.S. where he will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday. Many economies in Asia are celebrating Labor ...
Economist Tan Khee Giap warns of investment scam that uses his name; one victim lost over $20,000
The police received 682 reports of investment scams from January to March 2023, with victims losing at least $40.8 million. Read more at straitstimes.com.
6 Dining Deals To Treat Your Mum, With 1-for-1 English Afternoon Tea, 1-for-1 Main Course, 15% OFF Dining Deals And More
With HSBC’s Dining Deals, you can enjoy delicious food and save money at the same time. Don’t miss out on these exciting offers – book your table today and celebrate your mom and loved ones in style: ...