This was the six joint operation in 2024 between the police and the banks to combat scams. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KPMG and SID prioritise innovation and green transition for Singapore businesses in Budget 2025 proposal
A central focus of the proposal is advancing sustainability, with a call for businesses to adopt greener practices through the establishment of national frameworks, grants, and detailed reports.
Overall softness in Singapore retail sector, but premium groceries hold long-term prospects: DBS
DBS Group Research has identified DFI Retail Group and Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) as the top stock picks within the Singapore retail sector for positive near-term business outlook with added corporate ...
DBS shares reach S$45 for the first time
Shares of Singapore’s biggest bank DBS soared to S$45 for the first time on Wednesday (Jan 8). Read more at The Business Times.
Malaysia-Singapore economic zone to offer tax rates as low as 5%
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is nearly twice the size of Shenzhen, whose success it is hoping to emulate.
Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
OCBC has welcomed the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement by Malaysia and Singapore.
Singapore Bourse Due For Consolidation
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, gathering more than 40 points or 1 percent along the way. The ...
Micron Breaks Ground on New HBM Advanced Packaging Facility in Singapore
Approximate $7 billion investment over the next several years to meet AI data center demandSINGAPORE, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: MU) broke ground today on a new High-Bandwidth Memory ...
Johor-Singapore SEZ: ‘Build-as-they-invest’ model prudent but businesses raise concerns over infrastructure delays, red tape
Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has told reporters that infrastructure for the special economic zone in Johor will be developed on a “project-by-project” basis, while Malaysia would fund ...
HSBC clinches Citi banker to head int’l wealth hub in Singapore
Chin brings 22 years of experience in wealth management and retail banking. HSBC has appointed Jil Chin as head of international wealth hub for Singapore. Chin joined the bank on 6 January 2025. Chin ...
Planning to Increase Your Dividends for 2025? These 4 Singapore Stocks Should Do the Trick
With dividends constituting an attractive passive income stream, here’s how you can increase them in the New Year. The post Planning to Increase Your Dividends for 2025? These 4 Singapore Stocks ...
Landmark Johor-Singapore SEZ pact signed: 100 projects, 20,000 jobs, investments across 11 sectors
PUTRAJAYA] In a landmark move to strengthen economic ties, Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to drive investments in 11 key sectors including manufacturing, logistics and energy, with plans to expand ...
Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in scam crackdown
Singapore passed a new law on Tuesday allowing police to freeze bank accounts of scam victims as a "last resort" measure to prevent further losses. The law empowers police to issue restriction orders ...
Singapore Passes Bill Empowering Police to Protect Scam Victims
Singapore’s parliament has passed a law allowing the police to control the bank accounts of individuals who are suspected to be the targets of scams.
HSBC appoints former Citibank wealth management director as new head of international wealth hub for Singapore
In her new role, Chin will oversee the scaling of HSBC’s offshore business through new client growth, deepening client relationships and fostering stronger cross-border collaboration.
HSBC appoints Citi veteran as its new head of international wealth hub for Singapore
HSBC has appointed 22-year veteran Jil Chin as its new head of international wealth hub for Singapore, as the company leads efforts to grow its international wealth business, the bank announced in a ...