Household debt as a share of Singapore’s GDP already fell below the 70% mark. The high-debt markets of Singapore and Malaysia are leading their Southeast Asian peers in the decline of the stock of ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to cut 4,000 jobs, says Singapore ‘remains key’ to growth
SINGAPORE: British bank HSBC will axe thousands of jobs globally in an overhaul of its operations, but said its Singapore business “remains key” to its growth. The bank will axe 2 per cent of its ... ( read original story ...)
Commemorate Singapore’s History at the One and Only Bicentennial Edition of Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2019
Chinatown to sing a celebratory tune as dazzling street decorations, nostalgic Singaporean icons and hawker food rich in taste and history trace Singapore’s journey from founding to future SINGAPORE - ... ( read original story ...)
3 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with the Lowest Interest Rates
Foreigners residing in Singapore will need a minimum annual income of S$40,000 ... Do take note that you will need to open a Citibank Ready Credit or Credit Card account to service your Citi Quick ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s Latest Earnings: Firing on All Cylinders
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39), or OCBC, is one of Singapore’s three largest banks. The bank was formed in 1932 from a merger of three banks and is now the second-largest ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC axes CEO Flint in shock shift to speed up strategy
Shares in HSBC, which fell nearly 14 per cent during Flint's tenure, were down 1.7 per cent in London at 11.11am GMT (7.11pm Singapore time), even though it reported a 16 per cent rise in profit and a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC, UOB eye regional expansion as profits grow
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore lenders Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp and United Overseas Bank are focusing on different parts of Asia as they look to increase their regional presence in an ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Sanctions Breach Suspicion Prompts Bank to Seize Ships
The bank also cited a Bloomberg article describing similar activity ... Gas Infinity was placed under sheriff’s arrest in Singapore on July 22 and Sea Dragon on July 24, according to information from ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s new tariffs on China might shrink the global economy, says bank CEO
President Donald Trump's new tariffs on China could "shrink" the global economy, said the chief executive of Singapore's second-largest lender by assets, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, on Friday. On ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ordinary folk spend faster than the rich: Andy Mukherjee
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Singapore is Asia’s Monte Carlo, a playground of the wealthy. The city-state has two casinos, an annual Formula One race, and the third-highest concentration of ultra-rich ... ( read original story ...)
A Singapore Company Takes on World Education!
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 August 2019 - MindChamps PreSchool Limited (MindChamps) has joined the ranks of internationally-renowned brands as the latest case study by Dr Joseph Michelli, featuring ... ( read original story ...)
Nigerian PR, who was jailed for role in Citibank money laundering scheme, cheated fellow inmate of $38,000
Nigerian national Paul Gabriel Amos, who was jailed in Singapore this May after he admitted his connection to the 2008 Citibank money laundering case, is back in court to face another cheating ... ( read original story ...)
More changes to boost Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
This year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is set to see several firsts. In May, it was announced that the main event and the half-marathon on Nov 30 (Saturday) will start in the evening (6pm) ... ( read original story ...)
Race route for the 2019 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
A video previewing the 42.195-kilometre route of the 2019 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon in its entirety. (VIDEO: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon) ... ( read original story ...)
Athletics: All races at StanChart Marathon to flag off from F1 Pit Building this year
SINGAPORE - This year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon has already seen one major change, in that it will now begin in the evening instead of at the crack of dawn. On Friday (Aug 2), organisers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks brace for slowdown after strong Q2 results
SINGAPORE: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) on Friday (Aug 2) reported steady earnings and profit jumped at United Overseas Bank (UOB) in the second quarter, with improved margins and loan growth ... ( read original story ...)