Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan assessed the latest inflation figures in Singapore. Key Quotes “Singapore’s headline consumer prices fell 0.8% y/y +0.5% m/m sa) in May 202 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GE2020: PAP new faces come from humble beginnings, took unconventional routes to success
SINGAPORE - The PAP on Wednesday morning (June 24) rolled out a second batch of new candidates to contest the election on July 10.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: MIT, Keppel Infra Trust, Hong Leong Finance, Accordia Golf Trust, SingHaiyi
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (June 24):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
3 Looming Risks for DBS Bank
DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) is sailing into stormy seas caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that has wreaked havoc on economies and businesses. Although Singapore’s largest bank has been growing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Add To Its Winnings On Wednesday
Genting Singapore dropped 0.65 percent, DBS Group added 0.38 percent, CapitaLand gained 0.34 percent, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation collected 0.22 percent, United Overseas Bank rose 0.15 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Leong Finance ramps up help to SMEs with targeted business loans
SINGAPORE - Hong Leong Finance (HLF) has started an outreach campaign to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage cash flow and soften the impact of the coronavirus crisis.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta warns of correction as financial markets disconnect from real economy and IMF prepares to downgrade views
Economic recovery likely to be ‘long and drawn’ out, setting up a potential correction in financial markets, according to DBS CEO Piyush Gupta ... ( read original story ...)
Dealogic sees possible ‘bright spots’ in Singapore’s IPO market in the second half of 2020
Romaine Jackson of Dealogic says Singapore has seen a 53% year-on-year decline in listing volumes — a figure that is "quite significant" by historical standards. ( read original story ...)
Chinese digital agency Aiken acquires Fixx Digital to push into SG and MY
With the acquisition of Fixx Digital, Aiken will take onboard the team behind headline work for Changi Airport, Citibank, Jones Lang Lasalle and Grab. ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches app for video consultations with GPs, specialist doctors
OCBC Bank has partnered seven medical groups to launch a mobile app that links to more than 100 general practitioners (GPs) and specialists,. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank Launches Healthcare App So You Can Book Video Consultations With Doctors In S’pore
Called HealthPass by OCBC, it provides access to over 100 general practitioners (GPs) and specialists to address the healthcare needs of Singapore residents, including non-OCBC Bank customers. Video ... ( read original story ...)
5 Best Car Insurance Plans in Singapore (2020)
It is compulsory to have your car insured in Singapore. Why not make the most of it by looking for the best car insurance plan in town when your policy is up for renewal? While it can be tempting to ... ( read original story ...)
UOB’s The FinLab launches digital platform for SMEs, start-ups in Asean
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - United Overseas Bank's (UOB) innovation accelerator The FinLab on Tuesday (June 23) launched an online platform to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank FY20 profit rises eight times to Rs 111 crore from India operations
Singapore-based DBS Bank on Monday reported nearly eight-fold jump in profit for 2019-20 from its India operations at Rs 111 crore. The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 14.5 crore in 2018-19. The ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank logs Rs 111 cr profit in FY20 from India operations
Troubles on the asset quality front in the past had led the bank to report losses from the India operations a few years ago. It had then announced a strategy to stay away from high risk loans. ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank profit rises, infuses $150 million in FY20
DBS Bank India Ltd the wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore based DBS Group has reported a net profit of Re 111 crore in the year ended March 2020 up more than seven times ... ( read original story ...)