A consultancy firm based in Singapore has recovered over US$45,000 (S$58,400) after being tricked into transferring money to a fraudulent supplier.
Singapore retail sales up 0.6% in August, driven by vehicle takings
SINGAPORE’S retail sales grew 0.6 per cent on year in August ... “We hold hopes for improved momentum in the remainder of 2024.” UOB associate economist Jester Koh noted a potential boost from Chinese ...
Singapore stocks end higher ahead of US jobs report; STI up 0.3%
Local shares defied the gathering investor gloom over a possible escalation of hostilities in the Middle East to inch north on Oct 4 ahead of US jobs data for September. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SAP fuels AI innovation in Singapore with S$12 million investment
SAP is investing another S$12 million in Singapore, as it looks to further develop AI applications in key industries.
Live news: Singapore property tycoon Ong Beng Seng charged in corruption scandal
Singapore has charged billionaire property tycoon Ong Beng Seng for abetting a minister as part of a corruption scandal that has tainted the city-state’s reputation for clean governance.
Singapore Gulf Bank revamps leadership with CFO and COO appointments
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Artist Nguyen Viet Cuong wins 2nd UOB Painting of the Year in Vietnam
Vietnamese artist Nguyen Viet Cuong was awarded the second UOB Painting of the Year (UOB POY) award by UOB Vietnam for his artwork titled "Dong Chay" (Flow) on Oct. 3.
The Phantom Of The Opera will return to Singapore in May 2025, presales start on Oct 10
Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical will play at Marina Bay Sands' Sands Theatre for a limited season from May 2025.
Global Fintech Thunes and SCB to Enhance International Remittance Payments via SCB EASY App
Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has expanded its collaboration with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Singapore stocks dropped on Friday’s open—STI fell 0.2%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks dropped on Friday’s open, Oct 4, following rising tensions in the Middle East which led to declines in Wall Street and European stocks. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0 ...
Singapore office rents to grow by 3% for full-year 2024
Learn more about the economic dynamics affecting this forecast. Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased 2.9% y-o-y in Q2 2024, with the yearly growth supported by the finance & insurance, ...
Standard Chartered has launched Sustainable Finance Variants of Borrowing Base Trade Loan
Latest addition to the Bank’s suite of Sustainable Trade Finance solutions supports efforts to decarbonise the Commodity sector Singapore – Standard Chartered today announced the launch of the ...
12 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with No Minimum Balance (2024)
Banks like to put nasty conditions like high minimum balances and fall-below fees on their savings accounts to force people to keep more money with them, and at the same time make a bit of cash out of ...
Singapore shares rose on Thursday’s open—STI climbed 0.2%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares rose on Thursday’s open, Oct 3, following mixed results from global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.2%, or 8.75 points, to reach 3,593.42 by 9:02 am, as ...
Ultra-rich investors in a buying frenzy over Singapore’s historic shophouses
These properties are now more coveted than ever, with millionaire buyers seeking both the prestige and long-term investment potential they offer.
M&As involving Singapore jump 29%, driven by financial sector: LSEG
Dealmaking fueled by strategic and large transactions that place Singapore as a hub for South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.