Google is creating quite a buzz in Singapore these days. The cause for the stir? Its sleek and revamped e-wallet, Google Pay. Since last September, the tech giant has been rounding up customers for ... ( read original story ...)
TBWASingapore promotes managing partner Mandy Wong
She first began her career with TBWAKuala Lumpur as an entry level account executive on the global Tourism Malaysia business. ( read original story ...)
How Singapore supermarket chain Sheng Siong’s local focus during coronavirus pandemic lifted its fortunes
Singapore’s third-biggest supermarket chain reported soaring revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic, but its mass-market strategy means it is still seen as a budget option. ( read original story ...)
OCBC staff volunteers celebrate CNY with seniors online and offline
With this year's Chinese New Year celebrations being more muted, OCBC Bank staff volunteers adopted a hybrid volunteering model to bring festive cheer to seniors under the care of Care Corner ... ( read original story ...)
UOB, commercial clients raise over $500k for charity
UOB and its commercial banking clients have raised more than $500,000 through the bank's annual Chinese New Year charity fund-raiser this year. The bank said on Monday that the money will go towards ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek chief Ho Ching to step down
Ho Ching will retire from her roles as executive director and chief executive of Temasek Holdings on October 1, the company said on Tuesday. Dilhan Pillay, chief executive of Temasek International, ... ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Logistics Trust secures S$200m green loan from OCBC
Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) has secured its first green loan after two of its subsidiaries on Tuesday entered into an agreement for a S$200 million green revolving credit facility with OCBC Bank.. ( read original story ...)
Curve names former Citi chief Anju Patwardhan as non-executive director
Curve, the London-based fintech that combines multiple cards and accounts into one smart card and even smarter app, has named Anju Patwardhan as a non-executive director to its Board. ( read original story ...)
Head of Singapore’s $230bn state fund steps down
The head of Singapore's giant $230bn (£167bn) state-owned fund is stepping down after 17 years at the helm.Ho Ching joined Temasek in 2002 as executive director, and was appointed chief executive two ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek CEO Ho Ching to retire
Ho Ching will retire from her roles as executive director and chief executive of Temasek Holdings on October 1, the company said on Tuesday. Dilhan Pillay, chief executive of Temasek International, ... ( read original story ...)
UOB and its commercial clients raise over $500k for charity through CNY fund-raiser
The money raised will be channelled towards arts, children and education programmes in Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
5 things you probably didn’t know about POSB/DBS merger
In the latest Bloomberg Innovation Index, Singapore ranks second with a score of 87.76. For the Asian in you, that’s... It's back to a day when there's no community case. As of 12pm today (4 Feb), the ... ( read original story ...)
Enterprise Singapore-backed accelerator launches $15m blockchain fund
The new fund will be used to invest in tokens and early-stage blockchain firms, focusing on Web 3.0 infrastructure components and decentralized finance. ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail sales slipped by 15.3% in 2020
OCBC has forecasted that retail sales will rebound by 12.5% YoY in 2021. Retail sales continue to fall for the 23rd month as December 2020 sales dipped by 3.6% YoY, bringing the full year of 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore agencies must subject key Covid-19 expenditures to checks, says public sector accounts watchdog
While it is important to respond quickly to the pandemic, there is a need to ensure accountability, said the Public Accounts Committee in a report.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Elevate Your Life with Standard Chartered Priority Private
Standard Chartered celebrates the achievements of its successful clients with an exclusive combination of premium banking services and lifestyle experiences ... ( read original story ...)