We’re fast approaching the end of 2020, yet it appears that Covid-19 may stay with us for some time longer. It’s been one tough year — although our daily cases are now controlled, we need to stick it ... ( read original story ...)
Abrupt halt of Ant Group’s mega-IPO leaves investors guessing
Investors were left reeling by the suspension of Ant Group's $37 billion (£28 billion) stock market listing on Tuesday, with many having spent weeks studying the deal and lobbying bankers for shares ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to stop printing S$1,000 banknotes from next year
Singapore will stop printing S$1,000 banknotes from Jan. 1 next year, its central bank said on Tuesday, to curb the risk of them being used for money laundering and to finance terrorism. SINGAPORE, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based top hedge fund soars 275% with huge bet in Chinese education companies
QQ says assets under management rose to about US$1 billion ($1.37 billion) last month, with most of the money coming from Qian. ( read original story ...)
Instant View: Analysts react to suspension of Ant Group’s mega IPO
The Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges on Tuesday suspended Ant Group's IPO, which was initially set for Thursday, in a stunning setback for what was on track to be the world's largest-ever share ... ( read original story ...)
INSTANT VIEW-China halts Ant Group’s mega IPO
The Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges on Tuesday suspended Ant Group's IPO, which was initially set for Thursday, in a stunning setback for what was on track to be the world's largest-ever share ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group IPO Suspended in Hong Kong And Shanghai; Alibaba Shares Slump
Shanghai Stocks Exchange officials have suspended Ant Group's $37 billion IPO, the biggest on record, following changes to the digital payment company's information filing. ( read original story ...)
Financial institutions launch SME debt restructuring programme
The support scheme was led by UOB, together with the other major banks, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Other financial institutions partaking in the scheme include DBS, OCBC, HSBC, ... ( read original story ...)
Latest GrabFood promo codes (November 2020)
Got a craving that needs to be satisfied, but want to practise social distancing during this time? Not a problem.GrabFood, one of Singapore’s top food delivery service providers, that offers thousands ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble could begin in November, Hong Kong finance secretary says
The city is talking to 10 other countries about travel bubbles, and discussions with Thailand and Japan are "more advanced," said Financial Secretary Paul Chan. ( read original story ...)
What to expect when Singapore’s top banks report third-quarter earnings this week
United Overseas Bank will report earnings on Wednesday, while DBS Group Holdings and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp will release their report cards on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Poised To Add To Its Winnings
The Singapore stock market on Monday halted the five-day losing streak in which it had stumbled almost 115 points or 4.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 2,445-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Labour market could improve in Q420 – UOB
In opinion of Economist Barnabas Gan at UOB Group, the labour market in Singapore is likely to improve during the October-December period. Key Quotes “Singapore’s overall unem ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Robinsons credit card to be cancelled in April after announcement of closure; rebates will be given until Nov 5
SINGAPORE: The OCBC Robinsons credit card will be cancelled on Apr 15 next year following the announcement of the department store's closure. Replying to CNA's queries on Monday (Nov 2), OCBC said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reits’ exposure to Robinsons owner in spotlight as fashion retailers struggle
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - The fortunes of retail-focused Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) are "closely tied" with that of beleaguered Robinsons Singapore's owner, DBS ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore helper acquitted of theft, said boss compensated her for his sexual advances
For example, the judge pointed out that Jimenez had a DBS account and bank card of her own ... Yong lodged a police report the next day. Singapore jails man who forced underage girl to perform sex act ... ( read original story ...)