The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (June 4):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to assess COVID-19 impact on digital bank bidders – sources
Bidders for five Singapore digital bank licences on offer will have to factor in how the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted their funding and profitability plans, as the central bank kicks off interviews ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Beverage: Waiting for Better Conditions Before Considering Beer IPO
Thai Beverage PCL's potential listing of its beer business could be delayed, with the Bangkok-based beverage company saying it is waiting for a better global economic outlook before reviewing such a ... ( read original story ...)
From dawn to dusk, Singapore as it exits its COVID-19 circuit breaker: In pictures
People across Singapore started returning to work and school on Tuesday (Jun 2) as the country entered Phase 1 of lifting its “circuit ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches investigation into embattled water firm Hyflux
Singapore authorities said on Tuesday they had launched an investigation into water treatment firm Hyflux and its current and former directors for suspected false and misleading statements and ... ( read original story ...)
Harvard alum plots disruption of Asia’s moneychangers
"You don't know whether you will be charged very expensive fees, you don't know the forex rates that you're paying, and that causes a lot of worries in people's heads," said Chu, a Harvard Business ... ( read original story ...)
MOVES-Standard Chartered hires new head of wealth management business
SINGAPORE, June 2 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered has appointed Marc van de Walle, a senior executive from Asia-focused Bank of Singapore, as the global head of its wealth management business, which ... ( read original story ...)
Need for public-private partnership has increased in infrastructure development: Singapore minister
With government budgets being significantly diverted to support pandemic-hit economies, need for private sector funding has increased to help countries meet their infrastructure demand, says Indranee ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore schools will put measures in place to protect students as they return, minister says
Given the coronavirus is likely to stay for a considerable period of time, students can't be kept away from their education for a whole year, says Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore remains global ‘safe harbor’ for investment despite pandemic, trade minister says
Singapore's ability to secure a "high volume" of investment commitments in 2020, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, attests to its global reputation as an attractive and competitive "safe ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC to cut salary credit bonus interest on 360 account from July 1
Amid a weakened interest rate environment and the challenging macro climate, OCBC will reduce the salary credit bonus interest for customers on the OCBC 360 savings account from July 1.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
UOB intensifies COVID-19 safety measures by applying self-disinfecting coating at high-touch areas within its branches island-wide
United Overseas Bank (UOB) today announced that it has enhanced the precautionary measures within its branches with the application of a commercial grade self-disinfecting coating at high-touch areas ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wedding Startup Plans to Revive Wedding Industry by Helping Small Wedding Businesses Digitalise Services Amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of virtually every industry, and HitchPlanner, a Singapore wedding tech startup is hoping to help businesses pivot and go digital this wedding season. ( read original story ...)
2 in 3 working Singaporeans do not have savings to last them beyond 6 months: OCBC survey
Many Singaporeans do not have enough savings to allow them to maintain their current lifestyle beyond six months if they were to lose their jobs now.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse: Support Expected At 2,500 Points
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, slipping more than 20 points or 0.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2,510-point ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Singapore defer high-speed rail project until year-end
Malaysia said on Sunday it had agreed with neighbouring Singapore to suspend until Dec. 31 a project for a high-speed rail link between the capital, Kuala Lumpur, and the city-state, to allow ... ( read original story ...)