The city is talking to 10 other countries about travel bubbles, and discussions with Thailand and Japan are "more advanced," said Financial Secretary Paul Chan. ( read original story ...)
What to expect when Singapore’s top banks report third-quarter earnings this week
United Overseas Bank will report earnings on Wednesday, while DBS Group Holdings and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp will release their report cards on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Poised To Add To Its Winnings
The Singapore stock market on Monday halted the five-day losing streak in which it had stumbled almost 115 points or 4.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 2,445-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Labour market could improve in Q420 – UOB
In opinion of Economist Barnabas Gan at UOB Group, the labour market in Singapore is likely to improve during the October-December period. Key Quotes “Singapore’s overall unem ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Robinsons credit card to be cancelled in April after announcement of closure; rebates will be given until Nov 5
SINGAPORE: The OCBC Robinsons credit card will be cancelled on Apr 15 next year following the announcement of the department store's closure. Replying to CNA's queries on Monday (Nov 2), OCBC said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reits’ exposure to Robinsons owner in spotlight as fashion retailers struggle
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - The fortunes of retail-focused Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) are "closely tied" with that of beleaguered Robinsons Singapore's owner, DBS ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore helper acquitted of theft, said boss compensated her for his sexual advances
For example, the judge pointed out that Jimenez had a DBS account and bank card of her own ... Yong lodged a police report the next day. Singapore jails man who forced underage girl to perform sex act ... ( read original story ...)
Court acquits maid of all charges of stealing from her employer, a former police officer
SINGAPORE: The High Court on Friday (Oct 30) overturned a conviction of all theft charges by a maid accused of stealing from her elderly employer, ... ( read original story ...)
What Ant Group’s world beating IPO means for Asia’s mobile payment giants
The Chinese behemoth spies great riches in the untapped market of Southeast Asia, but home-grown unicorns like GoPay and GrabPay will put up fierce resistance – as will smaller players who decide to ... ( read original story ...)
High Court overturns Filipino maid’s conviction for theft from employer
The High Court has acquitted a Filipino domestic worker who was jailed 12 months by a district judge for stealing her then 89-year-old employer's ATM cards and withdrawing a total of $8,000 from his ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore nearly replaces Thailand as Asia’s worst stock market this year
Singapore stocks took a beating last week amid the twin uncertainties of the United States election and the worsening pandemic in the West, almost replacing Thailand as Asia's worst equity market this ... ( read original story ...)
High Court overturns maid’s conviction for theft from employer
The High Court has acquitted a Filipino domestic worker who was jailed 12 months by a district judge for stealing her then 89-year-old employer's ATM cards and withdrawing a total of $8,000 from his ... ( read original story ...)
Funding: In search of companies that can collaborate
All venture capitalists have their own particular preferences when it comes to investments. For Vynn Capital managing director Victor Chua, it is all about whether his potential portfolio companies ... ( read original story ...)
Robinsons’ customers in limbo over unfulfilled orders as suppliers await payments
Some Robinsons customers are reporting delays or cancellations on the delivery of mattresses they purchased, as bedding suppliers await ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Small business get help in restructuring debts under new schemes; only four Covid-19 cases
Help is at hand for small firms in financial distress due to Covid-19. One initiative will assist sole proprietors or partnerships restructure unsecured debt such as credit card bills or loans secured ... ( read original story ...)
Robinsons store closures: Company to do its best to transfer affected staff to other retail brands
Department store Robinsons said it is doing its best to transfer staff to other brands under its parent company, after it announced on Friday (Oct 30) that it will be closing its last two stores in ... ( read original story ...)