Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a veteran economist and ex-finance minister, said that inflation would be lower if not for 15 years of mistakes Global inflation has yet to die and advanced economies outside ...
New Year, New Financial Goals: Check Out The Best Bank Accounts for Kids in Singapore
Kids and money? Yes! Start them young with the best bank accounts for kids in singapore so they grow up knowing how to save smart.
Le Diner en Blanc, The Largest and Most Elegant Dinner Party Returns to Singapore in 2025
February 1, 2025) - Le Dîner en Blanc, the global phenomenon of elegance and community, is making its highly anticipated return to Singapore this year, marking a decade since its last magical ...
STI up 1.4% as Singapore shares track regional gains
SINGAPORE - Singapore shares tracked regional gains on Friday (Jan 31), ending the week higher after markets reopened following the two-day break for the Chinese New Year holidays.
HSBC Makes Global Rollbacks As It Scales Down Operations and Other Financial Services
The financial giant also noted that the move was aimed at simplifying its internal operations and focusing on its current key strengths.
HSBC plans biggest investment banking retrenchment in decades
HSBC plans to wind down its M&A and some equities businesses in Europe and the Americas, the bank said on Tuesday (Jan 28), accelerating a shift to Asia in its biggest retrenchment from investment ...
Private equity returns to investing in cash-flow-positive firms, say Temasek-backed asset managers
Private equity will have a more positive 2025 than it's had recent years, and institutional investors will likely turn their focus to managers that invest in “good businesses (that) generate cash ...
US Investigates If DeepSeek Got Nvidia Chips From Firms in Singapore, Report Says
U.S. officials are investigating whether Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek skirted American export restrictions on advanced chip sales and bought advanced Nvidia (NVDA) semiconductors ...
STI up 1.4% as Singapore shares track regional gains on Friday
SINGAPORE - Singapore shares tracked regional gains on Friday (Jan 31), ending the week higher after markets reopened following the two-day break for the Chinese New Year holidays.
HSBC Launches Its Inaugural Wealth Centre, Redefining The Standard for Premier Elite Clients And High-Net-Worth Individuals
Artist Red Hong Yi’s masterpiece takes pride of place at the wealth centre, adding a unique cultural touch to the experience.
Singapore Remains Indonesia’s Top Investor, Hong Kong and China Trail Behind
Singapore maintains its position as the largest investor in Indonesia. In 2024, the total investment reached US$20.1 billion.
DBS names Seatrium and other regional names as top picks in oil & gas, energy sector
DBS has a “buy” call on Seatrium and a target price of $3.
Johor-Singapore SEZ: Will third time be the charm?
THE formal launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has generated a flurry of interest from businesses and industry stakeholders keen to be part of what many are calling a “game ...
Saxo Singapore CEO on Trump, uncomfortable investing and being a ‘one-stop shop’
Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO of Saxo Singapore, says private banks enjoy an “extraordinary business with pretty thick margins”, but face a dilemma in trying to modernise for the next generation of clients.
HSBC’s high-stakes gamble: The future of banking in Asia
ASIA: In a significant realignment, HSBC has announced its decision to scale down its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and equity capital markets (ECM) operations in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the ...
Zepto moves corporate base from Singapore to India ahead of IPO
Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto has officially moved its corporate base from Singapore to India, ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The company’s chief financial officer (CFO) ...