SINGAPORE: At least S$8.5 million were lost in phishing scams involving SMSes impersonating OCBC Bank in December, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Thursday (Dec 30). In a news release, the ... ( read original story ...)
Asean consumers show growing interest in sustainable investing: UOB
THERE is a growing appetite for sustainable investments across Asean, said UOB in a Dec 30 press statement. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Tikehau Capital gets nod for Spac listing in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Singapore has given conditional approval to a second blank cheque company listing here. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
10 Singapore company chiefs share their growth plans for 2022
The Trade and Industry Ministry has forecast that Singapore GDP will expand by 3 to 5 per cent next year. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP growth eased to 5.4% in Q4 on Omicron woes: Reuters poll
Singapore's economic growth is expected to have moderated in the fourth quarter, partly hurt by uncertainty caused by the Omicron covid-19 variant and analysts say the outlook for next year will hinge ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 2022 Budget statement to be delivered in Parliament on Feb 18
Budget statement will be delivered by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 18 next year, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thursday (Dec 30). The Budget statement will be broadcast live on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP Growth to Moderate in Q4 on Omicron Woes: Reuters Poll
Singapore's economic growth is expected to have moderated in the fourth quarter, partly hurt by uncertainty caused by the Omicron COVID-19 variant and analysts say the outlook for next year will hinge ... ( read original story ...)
14 MOUs, agreements signed at annual Singapore-China bilateral meeting
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China signed 14 agreements at an annual top-level bilateral meeting on Wednesday (Dec 29). The 17th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting – the highest-level ... ( read original story ...)
Indian nationals in Singapore charged over receiving ill-gotten money from US
One of them opened a Standard Chartered bank account to receive $134,546.37 from the US last year. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Two Indian nationals charged in Singapore for receiving money from criminal activities in US
Two Indian nationals in Singapore were charged for their alleged involvement in an arrangement to receive money made from criminal activities in the US. ( read original story ...)
Where you can get new bank notes for CNY 2022 – and other environmentally friendly alternatives
AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there.The Lunar New Year is just around the ... ( read original story ...)
Capillary IPO: SaaS Giant To Use 21% Of Proceeds From Fresh Issue For Debt Repayment
Bengaluru and Singapore-based SaaS startup Capillary Technologies recently filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for its initial public offering (IPO). It plans to use about 21% of the ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for new S$2 banknotes during festive periods down by 20% each year: MAS
SINGAPORE: Demand for new S$2 banknotes during festive periods has gone down by about 20 per cent each year since a "good-as-new" initiative was launched in 2013, said the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Online reservations for new or good-as-new banknotes for Chinese New Year begin Jan 4
SINGAPORE: If you're looking to get new or good-as-new notes for Chinese New Year, online reservations will open from Jan 4 at five banks - DBS Bank/POSB, OCBC Bank, UOB, Standard Chartered and ... ( read original story ...)
Man allegedly duped bank by giving false documents; at least 9 others charged earlier with similar offences
The Singaporean is accused of submitting to the bank false payslips in his name. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Go green, give e-hong baos and reuse notes for Lunar New Year: MAS
Members of the public are encouraged to give e-hong baos or reuse notes for the coming Lunar New Year, in order to support the environment. ( read original story ...)