A Singapore-flagged cargo ship lost at least 40 containers in deep waters off the coast of Sydney when they fell overboard in heavy seas, maritime officials said on Monday. The vessel, APL England, lo ... ( read original story ...)
DBS approves more than $1.1b in loans to over 3,500 micro and small enterprises since March
DBS has approved over 3,500 loans for micro and small enterprises, totalling more than $1.1 billion, under Enterprise Singapore's financing schemes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Will Singapore banks regret easy loans for coronavirus-hit businesses?
Struggling businesses have taken out 2,500 loans since March, but even with the government taking on a risk share of 90 per cent, banks are bracing themselves for defaults. ( read original story ...)
Even with protests, recession and coronavirus, Hong Kong is a better bet than Singapore
The singular advantage Singapore has over Hong Kong is affordable public housing. On all other fronts, Singapore is no better than Hong Kong. Even in the fight against Covid-19, Singapore is far ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC TDSR Waiver – Is it time to Refinance home loan with OCBC?
If you are on the lookout for a refinancing package, now is the right time. Just last week, we shared with on our blog about SCB’s TDSR waiver. Today, we want to let you know that OCBC is also going ... ( read original story ...)
Technology enables call centre staff to operate from home
Citibank customers on the line with Mr Caleb Yong have unknowingly been speaking to a call centre officer who is not in a call centre at all, but at home instead.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
CIMB Bank Singapore partners with iSTOX to expand access
CIMB Bank Singapore Partners With iSTOX To Expand Access To Private Capital Markets Through Distributed Ledger Technology CIMB Bank Singapore signed an agreement to partner with ICHX Tech Pte Ltd ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, ‘digitally estranged’ seniors grapple with how to celebrate Hari Raya via FaceTime and Zoom
Even though 88 per cent of Singaporeans are internet users, those not digitally savvy feel cut off from loved ones and religious services, affecting their mental health. ( read original story ...)
As Ramadan shifts online, Singapore’s ‘digitally estranged’ seniors finding it hard to cope
Even though 88 per cent of Singaporeans are internet users, those not digitally savvy feel cut off from loved ones and religious services, affecting their mental health. ( read original story ...)
2,000 underprivileged households getting care packs with food essentials
About 2,000 underprivileged households will be receiving care packs with food essentials over the next week as part of an initiative by the People's Association (PA).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Can I visit my friend or boyfriend, can I travel overseas for work from June 2
Will more bank branches reopen? The Straits Times answers some questions about what you can do from June 2.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: More bank branches set to reopen from June 2
When Singapore's circuit breaker period ends on June 1, more businesses and activities will progressively be allowed to resume.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB wealth advisers step up to help clients protect investments
UOB wealth advisers step up to help clients protect investments amid COVID-19 uncertainty; sees 70 per cent rise in portfolio reviews United Overseas Bank (UOB) Wealth Advisers have intensified suppor ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks have no plans to cut back on physical branches despite rise of digital banking | Video
Despite an increase in the number of people accessing online banking services during the circuit breaker period, Singapore's three local banks say there are no plans to cut back on their physical ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Singapore banks to keep wage subsidies
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 22):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Citi Singapore returns COVID-19 Jobs Support Scheme payouts
Citi Singapore has returned payouts under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) and will decline future payments from the Government under the ... ( read original story ...)