Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Jeff Ng, Head, Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, about what could have led Singapore's non-oil domestic exports to ...
Singapore’s consumer watchdog works to raise awareness on fast-growing financial influencer sector
The authorities said last month that financial influencers, or finfluencers, must be licensed and regulated if they provide financial advice.
Singapore targets 1.2 mn Indian tourists in 2024-end; no visa-free entry
In an interview with Business Standard, Markus Tan and Renjie Wong of Singapore Tourism Board discussed the surge in Indian tourists, future attractions, sustainability efforts, and travel trends ...
PIF-backed Saudi Global Ports taps banks ahead of potential IPO – report
Saudi Global Ports (SGP), a joint venture between the sovereign Public Investment Fund and Singapore’s PSA International, has tapped banks ahead of a potential IPO, according to Bloomberg.
Singapore CPF Vs. Hong Kong MPF: 4 Key Differences Between Their Pension Schemes
Key differences between CPF and MPF is that CPF provides risk-free returns while MPF's savings have to be invested to earn a return ...
China approves Singapore’s Perennial as first foreign company to wholly own tertiary hospital
BEIJING: Singapore property and healthcare player Perennial Holdings has become the first foreign company to be granted a licence by the Chinese authorities to wholly own and run a tertiary hospital ...
Singapore targets 1.2 million Indian tourists in 2025; no visa-free entry
In an interview with Business Standard, Markus Tan and Renjie Wong of Singapore Tourism Board discussed the surge in Indian tourists, future attractions, sustainability efforts, and travel trends ...
Shein weighs sale of less than 10% of company in London IPO, sources say
Fast fashion retailer Shein is considering asking UK regulators to waive listing rules that require at least 10% of its shares to be sold to the public in its planned London flotation, two people with ...
Saudi Port Operator Said to Pick Banks for Up to $1 Billion IPO
State-backed Saudi Global Ports Co. has picked banks including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and HSBC Holdings Plc to help arrange a planned Riyadh initial public offering, according to people familiar ...
Will Thailand dethrone Singapore as global investment hub in 2025?
BANGKOK: Thailand will introduce the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax of 15% for multinational corporations from Jan 1 next year.
iFAST Singapore launches China desk to meet Chinese investor needs
FAST Singapore has launched a China Desk to meet the offshore wealth allocation needs of Chinese clients both within and outside China.
What does a bank’s ‘kill switch’ kill? It became a point of contention after a victim lost money
SINGAPORE: In October, a customer called a bank to freeze all his cards and savings, only to discover later that not all fund transfers were disabled.
IFC Sees Singapore Commitments Remaining Near Record $2 Billion
International Finance Corp. sees this year’s annual funding commitments to Singapore remaining near a record level, according to a regional executive.
Over 50% Singapore workers use AI, but many worry about being perceived as cheating, lazy or incompetent
SINGAPORE: More than half (52%) of Singapore workers are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs, but nearly half (45%) feel uneasy admitting it to their managers, worrying they might be ...
Orange Forum 2024: A global celebration of inclusive and sustainable finance
The Orange Forum 2024, held at the SGX Auditorium in Singapore, brought together over 300 global leaders, changemakers, and innovators to celebrate the transformative achievements of the Orange ...
Allianz scraps proposed acquisition of Singapore’s Income Insurance, source says
Allianz SE has scrapped a proposed $1.5 billion euro acquisition of a 51% stake in Singaporean firm Income Insurance Ltd because of public opposition to the deal, a source familiar with the matter ...