Singaporeans headed to the polls Friday in the city-state's first contested presidential election in more than a decade, a vote being closely watched as an indication of support for the ruling party a ...
Ryde Group Files for IPO With SEC
By Stephen Nakrosis Ryde Group, which is headquartered in Singapore, filed for an initial public offering Thursday with the Securities and ...
New fathers at StanChart to get 20 weeks of paid parental leave; HSBC to increase paternity and maternity leave
SINGAPORE: Two banks in Singapore are stepping up for new fathers, giving them more paid time off to care for their newborns. Starting Friday (Sep 1), employees at Standard Chartered Bank will get 20 ...
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Singapore Changi Airport’s Wondrous ‘Jewel’ Complex
Jewel Changi Airport's HSBC Rain Vortex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall and a major attraction for visitors. The nature-themed complex is filled with over 2,000 trees and palms, including a ...
Commentary: Stories of Brand Singapore missing from bookshelves
Singapore has strong brands that have made a mark at home and abroad. But if nobody writes their stories, readers won't know what they're missing, says author Sue-Ann Chia.
Stablecoin Summit Singapore 2023: Inaugural Gathering of Global CBDC and Stablecoin Experts Empowering NextGen Finance
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently unveiled its Stablecoin Regulatory Framework to strong international reception, buttressing the nation-state's prominence as a cornerstone of the ...
UOB Kay Hian keeps ‘buy’ on Capitaland Ascott Trust with lowered target price
On Aug 2, CLAS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its sponsor, The Ascott Limited, to acquire the three assets, which are the 230-unit The Cavendish London, the 136-unit Temple Bar Hotel ...
SBF signs MOUs with UOB, Y3 Technologies to help local companies expand into Asean
The Singapore Business Federation has signed two memoranda of understanding to support Singapore businesses expanding into Asean.
Singapore’s banking giants embroiled in billion-dollar money laundering case
Prosecutors have said they are seeking documents from at least 10 financial institutions in relation to the case. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Commentary: Why aren’t Singaporean brands finding their place on bookshelves?
Singapore has strong brands that have made a mark at home and abroad. But if nobody writes their stories, readers won't know what they're missing, says author Sue-Ann Chia.
Singapore’s banking giants entangled in US$740 million money laundering scandal
The scandal has raised questions about crash barriers against illicit money flowing into one of the world’s most important financial hubs.
Singapore Shares May Bounce Higher Again On Thursday
The Singapore stock market on Wednesday snapped the six-day winning streak in which it had jumped almost 70 points or 2.3 percent.
Goldman Drums Up IPO Renaissance Hopes in Deals-Starved Market
A smattering of companies set to test the market for stock listings is igniting hopes across Wall Street. Most Read from BloombergSingapore S$1 Billion Laundering Scandal Embroils Its Banking ...
Laundering scandal ensnares Singapore banking giants
Buildings housing DBS, HSBC and Standard Chartered are seen in Singapore. Many of the biggest banking names in the city-state have been found to have had contact with some of those accused in a major ...
StanChart to offer new dads 20 weeks of paid time off; HSBC extends paternity and maternity leave
It expands on its existing benefits that allow new dads two weeks of paid leave, while new mums can take 16 weeks. HSBC Singapore head of human resources Mukul Anand said: “With the ever-changing ...
3 Solid Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Could Potentially Raise Their Dividends Again
United Overseas Bank, or UOB, is the third-largest bank in Singapore and provides a comprehensive range of banking, insurance, and investment services. The lender is thriving in an environment of ...