Korea's advanced technologies in semiconductors, AI and other key industries will serve as a chance for the country to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), a senior official from the ...
UOB opens FDI advisory centre in Seoul after seeing growing number of Korean companies looking to expand abroad
FDI flows from Korea into Southeast Asia have more than doubled, growing from US$5 billion in 2017 to US$10.9 billion in 2023.
Singapore to host premier global property investment event
JLL launched its inaugural Global Property Expo, a premier international real estate event, which will take place in Singapore from July 18 to 20 this year. JLL’s Global Property Expo will ...
Lionel Messi to come to Singapore with Argentina football team for exhibition match
SINGAPORE: The Argentina national football team, including eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, will visit Singapore in the first quarter of 2026 for an exhibition match. The team will also ...
Singapore, Vietnam Sign 5 Agreements to Strengthen Cooperation in Digital Development, People Ties & Electricity Trade
Additionally, three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were also signed between the two parties on cross-border QR code payment.
HSBC becomes official partner of Argentine Football Association in India and Singapore
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and HSBC on Wednesday announced the signing of a new one-year partnership for India and Singapore, covering the competitive season in 2025 ahead of the 2026 ...
HSBC and AFA: Kicking Off a New Era in India and Singapore
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) partners with HSBC for a year-long collaboration in India and Singapore ahead of the 2026 World Cup. This partnership will bring the Argentina national team to ...
OCBC cuts 2023 financed emissions in most ‘dirty’ sectors except steel and aviation
SINGAPORE] OCBC’s financed emissions for four carbon-intensive sectors – power, oil and gas, real estate and shipping – declined in 2023, compared with the previous year. Read more at The Business ...
Best, but not necessarily the biggest: Piyush Gupta on DBS’ transformation
SINGAPORE] When DBS in 2015 set its sights on being recognised as the world’s best bank, there was scepticism within the management ranks. In terms of the size of assets, DBS was not within spitting ...
Singapore stocks rise on Wednesday; STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE] Stocks on the Singapore bourse ended higher on Wednesday (Mar 26), tracking gains in the region and overnight on Wall Street. Read more at The Business Times.
Issue #18: What’s Happening This Week? Cold Storage and Giant’s $125 Million Sale, OCBC 360 Account Nerf, and More
Cold Storage and Giant are being sold for $125 million—but don’t worry, your cashback perks are safe, and you might even score cheaper groceries. OCBC 360 Account holders, brace yourselves—OCBC’s ...
DBS’s incoming CEO Tan Su Shan should focus on tech stability, growing Asean footprint: Morningstar
Morningstar’s senior equity analyst Michael Makdad says it is “difficult to find fault” with Gupta’s leadership, though one area that faced “occasional challenges” was a series of digital disruptions.
Singapore Stocks May Experience Pressure Amid Cautious Market Sentiment
The Singapore stock market is poised for a potentially muted session as it navigates through a climate of caution. Following two consecutive days of gains, the Straits Times Index (STI) has added ...
Groww IPO: Massive fundraise update ahead of public listing plans? Latest news here!
Groww’s last fundraise in 2021 had valued the platform at around $3 billion. Post latest funding round, Groww is expected to file its IPO papers in the next few months.
Singapore executives see rising financial crime risk, lack confidence in compliance
Cybersecurity, AI, regulation, geopolitics and sanctions as the key factors driving financial crime threats in 2025, according to Kroll’s survey.
Argentina football team’s Singapore exhibition match confirmed for early 2026 — will Messi finally play?
Singapore will host Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team in early 2026 for an exhibition match, as part of a newly announced ...