The U.K.’s Standard Chartered bank is embarking on a joint venture deal with Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) to launch a digital-only bank. As Reuters reported on Monday (Sept. 6), ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore records most COVID-19 infections in more than one year
Singapore’s health ministry recorded 328 new domestic coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the highest daily number of new infections in more than a year. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore reports most cases in more than 1 year
WILL reimpose curbs if the number of severe cases rises sharply, official says SINGAPORE: Singapore’s health ministry recorded 328 new domestic coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the highest daily number ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking Platform to be Launched by Standard Chartered and Singapore’s NTUC
New dgital banking platform to be launched by Standard Chartered and Singapore-based NTUC. Not many details available at this time. ( read original story ...)
The Future of Electric Vehicles Makes Inroads in Singapore
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists USA (UCSUSA) personal vehicles are a major cause of global warming. Collectively, cars and trucks account for nearly one-fifth of all US emissions, ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered is launching a digital-only bank in Singapore
Standard Chartered entered a new joint venture with Singapores National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) to open a digital-only bank in the country. As of this time, the partners have yet to name their ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered eyes digital bank market with Singapore joint venture
StanChart inks agreement with NTUC Enterprise to set up a joint venture offering digital banking services, making Singapore the second Asian market after Hong Kong it plans to offer such services. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered, NTUC’s BetaPlus for JV to launch Singapore digital-only bank
They will contribute S$144m and S$96m, respectively, in the joint venture. Standard Chartered Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SCBSL, and BetaPlus, a holding company controlled by NTUC Enterprise, have ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian lowers FY2021 earnings forecast for Food Empire Holdings on lower gross margin forecast
UOB Kay Hian analysts John Cheong and Clement Ho have kept “buy” on Food Empire Holdings with an unchanged target price of $1.30. ( read original story ...)
Singapore has deployed robots to patrol public areas
Singapore is known for having stringent laws and for having surveillance cameras all over the city-state. In the future, it may also deploy robots to keep an eye out for rule breakers — in fact ... ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore appoints Darian McBain as chief sustainability officer
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore's central bank and regulator, has appointed Darian McBain as its first chief sustainability officer. ( read original story ...)
Atome launches loyalty rewards programme Atome+ in Singapore
Atome, Asia's leading buy now pay later platform, has launched Atome+, its in-app loyalty rewards programme in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Saxo Markets Singapore’s Client Onboarding Jumps 24% in H1
Saxo Markets Singapore, which is regulated by the MAS, on Tuesday disclosed some key performance metrics for the first six months of 2021. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange (SGX) to Allow Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Listings: What You Should Know
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will allow special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to list in our country, with effect from 3 September 2021. This makes SGX the first major stock market in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
SPACs: Singapore Exchange (SGX) Introduces Updated SPAC Listing Guidelines
SPACs: Singapore Exchange (SGX) introduces updated SPAC or special purpose acquisition company listing guidelines. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered strikes deal to launch digital-only bank in Singapore
Standard Chartered has agreed a joint venture deal to launch a digital-only bank in Singapore with the country's National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). ( read original story ...)