Asian equities extended gains on Tuesday and the dollar slipped, with investor sentiment supported by Chinese data and optimism about COVID-19 vaccines. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businesses most digitally-ready in Asia-Pacific: Survey
Businesses here have come in tops in a DBS survey of the digital readiness of corporates in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with 45 per cent of local businesses indicating they have a well-defined ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Lender UOB to Freeze Hiring, Pay on Virus Outlook
United Overseas Bank Ltd. has imposed a freeze on hiring, pay and promotions as the Singapore lender prepares for a further decline in earnings following the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Summit: Tech nationalism is set to intensify, says Korea Investment Corporation CEO
The rise of tech nationalism is "very bad news" and will hinder the development of new technologies, says Korea Investment Corporation CEO Choi Heenam. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Start-up SynOption Closes Second Round of Funding
PRNewswire/ -- Singapore based FinTech start-up SynOption Pte. Ltd. has announced that successfully closed its second ... ( read original story ...)
Sports Hub reopening facilities after wrapping up temporary migrant worker housing
More facilities at the Singapore Sports Hub will be re-opened to the public this week, as the complex wraps up its temporary housing project for migrant workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Mooncake Festival 2020 – Ultimate Price Guide to the Best Mooncakes in Singapore
Goodwood Park Hotel Lotus seed paste with melon seeds $62 for 4 25% off for Hotel Gourmet Card members until 6 Sep (minimum purchase 2 boxes Citi, DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB cardmembers get ... $78 for 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Razer, gaming hardware maker, detours from its core business to build a bank
Razer, known for gaming hardware, is eyeing banking licenses in the US and EU to capitalize on its brand and grow a financial services business. ( read original story ...)
S’pore Sports Hub to reopen venues including OCBC Arena & skate park
The OCBC Arena will reopen from Sep. 16. Access to the OCBC Arena is restricted to only members of the pubic with confir ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore watchdog fines Grab S$10,000 for 4th user data privacy violation
Singapore's privacy watchdog fined ride-hailing app Grabcar S$10,000 ($7,310), saying a 2019 update put the data of some users at risk of unauthorised access in what the watchdog said was a fourth ... ( read original story ...)
Gold Investment In Singapore: The Gold Standard Guide
From your gold wedding bands to gold ETFs, there are many ways for you to hedge against market volatility and inflation. Here are the investment basics worth their weight in gold. By now, we’re all ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Mapletree Industrial Trust, Keppel Reit, ST Engg, SIA, CapitaLand, Oxley
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Sept 14):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
What is SC Group chief up to in Korea?
Standard Chartered Group CEO Bill Winters is set to meet with the chiefs of leading fintech firms as well as financial authorities during his one-month stay in Korea, according to SC Bank. The first ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered fined Rs 100 crore for FEMA violations
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has two others have been fined for alleged violations of Foreign Exchange Management Act. The Adjudicating Authority under FEMA has imposed penalties worth Rs 100 crore ... ( read original story ...)
Gaming firm Razer exploring bank license applications in Europe and the U.S.
After applying to become a regulated bank in Singapore, gaming hardware firm Razer is now considering similar moves in Europe and the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Virtual races attract many first-time participants drawn to convenience, flexibility
The coronavirus changed the world but not Wong Lay Hoon's determination to compete again in ultramarathons.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)