NEW YORK -- Vietnam's economy could grow as much as 6.5% a year over the next ten years and exceed Singapore in size by 2029, according to DBS Bank. Fundamentals including improvements in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets slip, currencies decline as US adds 9 countries to watch list
Malaysia and Singapore. Following that development, some of those currencies weakened against the dollar. Stocks in Asia mostly declined in Wednesday afternoon trade following overnight losses on Wall ... ( read original story ...)
New UOB-Mastercard partnership targets SMEs with free golf club access, hotel & dining perks
SINGAPORE (May 28): United Overseas Bank (UOB) and Mastercard today announced the launch of the UOB Regal Business Metal Card, the region’s first World Elite Mastercard metal card for small- and ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon to be held at night for the first time
SINGAPORE: This year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) will be held at night for the first time in its history, organisers Ironman Asia announced on Tuesday (May 28). The 2019 edition ... ( read original story ...)
This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will be a night race
SINGAPORE — This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) will be a night race for the first time in its history, with a 6pm flag-off on 30 November. With the scheduling change, announced ... ( read original story ...)
Citi appoints Brendan Carney as CEO of Citibank Singapore
SINGAPORE — Citi said it has appointed Brendan Carney as chief executive officer of Citibank Singapore, and Asean cluster head of its global consumer banking division. Carney replaces former CEO Han ... ( read original story ...)
UOB, Mastercard launch business credit card for SME executives
SINGAPORE - UOB and Mastercard have launched a new commercial credit card targeted at business executives from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), both companies announced in a joint statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX:S68) Investors Should Think About This Before Buying It For Its Dividend
Help shape the future of investing tools and you could win a $250 gift card! Could Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX:S68) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are ... ( read original story ...)
Golden Agri to look forward to government support amid lacklustre performance: OCBC
SINGAPORE (May 28): Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) might have seen its share price fall close to 20% since mid-April, but OCBC Investment Research analyst Low Pei Han believes that it is “still not ... ( read original story ...)
Netlink NBN Trust offers shelter against volatility: UOB
SINGAPORE (May 28): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining its “buy” call on Netlink NBN Trust (NLT), in line with consensus, as the stock offers an attractive shelter against external volatility. This came on ... ( read original story ...)
Accumulate ComfortDelGro on dips given good track record: UOB
SINGAPORE (May 28): UOB Kay Hian recommends investors "buy" ComfortDelGro (CDG) on dips with a target price of $2.77 following the group’s results announcement. See: Brokers shift gear to 'hold' for ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC makes senior Southeast Asia appointment
Ray initially joined HSBC India’s Securities Services before relocating to Hong Kong in 2008 where he eventually held the position of director, global banking, covering international banks and brokers ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Mall Trust upgraded to ‘buy’ by UOB on Jurong Lake District plans, Funan launch
“We estimate that Funan will contribute rental income of $16.5 million in 3Q19, representing 8% of total gross revenue,” says UOB lead analyst Jonathan Koh ... Gateway and leisure precinct Lakeside, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Singapore names head of financial institutions group for SE Asia, a new role in Asean push
SINGAPORE - HSBC Singapore has appointed Kanakanjan Ray as head of financial institutions group (FIG), South-east Asia - a newly created role in the Hong Kong-listed bank's global banking and markets ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand’s merger with Ascendas-Singbridge to herald new growth era: DBS
SINGAPORE (May 27): DBS Group Research believes CapitaLand’s (CAPL) merger with Ascendas-Singbridge (ASB) will herald a new era of growth for the property group. See: CapitaLand and ... ( read original story ...)
AA REIT kept at ‘buy’ by DBS for attractive in-demand assets, resilient yields
SINGAPORE (May 27): DBS Group Research likes AIMS APAC REIT (AA REIT) for its Singapore-focused diversified asset portfolio and attractive exposure to in-demand properties such as business parks and ... ( read original story ...)