Donald Trump-headed USA's direct involvement Iran Israel war is set to have an impact on the US Stock Market. Donald Trump stunned the world by declaring that USA conducted "very successful attack" on ...
Comparing Singapore’s 5 Digital Banks—and Figuring Out Which is Best for You
Digital banks are changing how Singaporeans manage their money. Unlike traditional banks, these app-based banks operate fully online, with no branches, shorter queues (read: none), and often, fewer ...
Longbridge pushes boundaries with AI, 0 fee trading in Singapore
Longbridge is scaling up its presence in Singapore with a mix of 0 fee trading, advanced fintech infrastructure and advanced-grade tools for retail investors.
10 best savings accounts in Singapore with the highest interest rates (June 2025)
For the longest time, UOB One and OCBC 360 were the top dogs when it came to high-interest savings accounts in Singapore. Even after both got nerfed, they still managed to stay ahead of the pack — and ...
OCBC expects to finance at least RM3 billion in Johor investments by year-end
The OCBC Group has committed more than RM11 billion in financing to businesses in the Johor state since the start of 2024.
Korea and Singapore at 50: Stronger ties, shared challenges, common vision
Singapore and Korea are like-minded partners because the two countries share very similar developmental journeys achieving economic success without natural resources but focusing on developing our ...
India pulls ahead in AI race with $10 billion in cross-border investments, tops Asia: Moody’s report
Amid a global slowdown in cross-border investment, countries in East and Southeast Asia—particularly India, Singapore, and Malaysia—are emerging as key destinations for AI-related capital, according ...
Break Singapore’s new crypto rules and you could face $200K fine or jail
Singapore crypto regulations and the June 30 deadline The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has delivered a clear mandate that all Singapore-based entities offering digital token services to ...
OCBC Group has lent $3.3b to Johor firms since 2024; $908m more expected by end-2025
This is part of efforts to support development in the emerging Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC commits RM11 billion to support businesses in Johor-Singapore SEZ
SINGAPORE] OCBC said on Sunday (Jun 22) that it has committed more than RM11 billion (S$3.3 billion) in financing to support businesses in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) since 2024 ...
10 best savings account in Singapore with the highest interest rates (June 2025)
For the longest time, UOB One and OCBC 360 were the top dogs when it came to high-interest savings accounts in Singapore. Even after both got nerfed, they still managed to stay ahead of the pack — and ...
Financial services are pushing up the revenues of the Southeast Asia 500’s most prominent tech startups
Sea, Grab, and GoTo climbed the rankings of the Southeast Asia 500, in part thanks to their fast-growing fintech businesses.
Singaporean financial adviser’s name and image exploited again in Hong Kong scams
City University Professor Chan Yan-chong stresses he never gives advice online, notes that many victims, including some in Singapore, are retirees.
Bolstering the Singapore–Asia Taxonomy as a regional sustainable finance benchmark
To solidify its success as a benchmark for green financing in ASEAN and beyond, the Singapore–Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance must take a more proactive approach.
Singapore’s banking hub has a busy corner where cash is still king
SINGAPORE] In the heart of Singapore, a financial hub where billions of dollars zip around the world over computer screens in nanoseconds, there’s a crowded building where cash still reigns. Read more ...
DBS expects economic value from its AI use to top $1 billion in 2025
DBS showcased its internal generative AI chatbot which helps staff with content generation and writing tasks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.