DBS Group's third-quarter net profit rose 18% on year, supported mainly by higher net interest income and fees. Net profit for the quarter was 2.63 billion Singapore dollars (US$1.94 billion), the bank said Monday. Total income rose 16% on the year to S$5. ...
‘It’s enormous’: Prince William visits Jewel Changi Airport after arriving in Singapore
Britain's Prince William arrived in Singapore on Sunday and visited Jewel Changi Airport ahead of his work trip here. The Prince of Wales visited the HSBC Rain Vortex, the indoor waterfall at Jewel, ...
Prince of Wales arrives in Singapore where cheeky baby sucks on his finger
Prince William, 41, landed in south-east Asia on Sunday afternoon to a rapturous welcome for this year’s Earthshot Awards ...
Prince William arrives in Singapore, visits Jewel ahead of work trip
Over 100 people gathered at Jewel to catch a glimpse of the heir to the British throne. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced he will hand over the leadership of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) before the 2025 general elections. Lee, 71, said on Sunday that he ...
Singapore PM says succession to happen before next election
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced Sunday he will hand over power to a younger generation of leaders before the 2025 general elections.
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to lead ruling party before general election
With the PAP widely expected to continue dominating elections, Wong is likely to become Singapore's next prime minister.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Nov-Dec 2023): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
When it comes to credit card promotions these days, we’re spoilt for choice. Banks offering credit cards in Singapore are competing so hard for new customers that they are practically raining Apple ...
Singapore: Asian Banking Magnet
Singapore has cemented its position as Asia’s top financial center, according to the Global Financial Centers Index produced by Z/Yen Partners. In September, the GFCI placed Singapore first in Asia, ...
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore Post, US Federal Reserve and DBS Group
Welcome to this week’s edition of top stock market highlights. Singapore Post, or SingPost, is expanding its integrated logistics network with the acquisition of Border Express (BEX) for a maximum ...
UOB saw credit card applications rise by 45% after Taylor Swift pre-sale; plans to have two global partnerships a year
To be sure, the bank saw 45% growth in its daily application submissions for its credit cards after the announcement of pre-sale tickets for Taylor Swift’s six concerts in Singapore. Debit cards saw a ...
After Taylor Swift, UOB plans 2 global partnerships yearly to ride on concert fever
UOB is planning two global partnerships in the entertainment space every year, as it taps the segment to drive acquisition and spending across its retail business. Read more at The Business Times.
UOB Kay Hian maintains ‘overweight’ rating on S-REITs; remains positive on CLAR and PLife REIT
UOB Kay Hian has maintained its "overweight" rating on Singapore REITs (S-REITs) as CapitaLand Ascendas REIT A17U - UOB analyst Jonathan Koh is keeping “buy” on CLAR with a target price of $3.13 ...
Singapore shares rally for second straight day after rate pause; STI up 2%
THE Straits Times Index (STI) rose 2 per cent or 61.17 points for the day to 3,143.66 points, and wrapped up the five-session trading week at 2.7 per cent higher than the week before. Read more at The ...
Brokers’ take: OCBC raises SingPost’s fair value to S$0.555, awaits structural solution
OCBC Investment Research has increased its fair-value estimate for Singapore Post (SingPost) to S$0.555 from S$0.54, following the national postal-service provider’s update of its H1 financials on ...
OCBC & Care Corner S’pore to reach out to over 3,500 low-income seniors to fight social isolation
OCBC and Care Corner Singapore launched a programme on Nov. 1, 2023 to address social isolation amongst seniors from low-income families. Both organisations aim to reach out to over 3,500 seniors ...