The current technology revolution with AI will not only have a faster impact but also be more disruptive to cognitively skilled workers.
Investment opportunities abound in 2024 but investors must be selective: Morgan Stanley
The bank characterised its 12-month outlook for returns across major equity markets as “comfortably positive.” Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Temasek, Saudi PIF take contrarian view on China, raise bets on consumer stocks as other foreign investors flee
Two of the world’s biggest state owned investors have poured money into China’s consumption stocks during the third quarter, at a time when Western investors are retreating over growth concerns and ...
China central bank boosts liquidity injection through policy loan, rate unchanged
China's central bank ramped up liquidity injection but kept the interest rate unchanged when rolling over maturing medium-term policy loans on Wednesday, matching market expectations. Market participa ...
YY Group Holding Aims For Micro-IPO
YY Group Holding, an online job placement and cleaning service company, files for a micro-IPO to raise $6.75 million. Read more to see our analysis on YYGH IPO.
Five nabbed in anti-scam operation by police, DBS bank, $680k seized
Another 47 people are under investigation for their suspected involvement in scams. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japanese yen may strengthen against the Singapore dollar next year: Analysts
The Japanese yen sank lower against the Singapore dollar this week, after reaching its weakest since 1985 earlier this month.
Harnessing the power of Singapore fintech to drive sustainability
New regulations for data and mandatory reporting are acting as a catalyst for making the country a regional ESG hub, a key topic at this week's Singapore Fintech Week.
New initiative called Universal Trusted Credentials to help MSME better access finance launched: UNDP, MAS and partners
The UTC proposes a framework that assesses an MSMEs financing worthiness based on traditional and alternative data sets.
World Bank’s IFC names country manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei
THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm, has appointed Katia Daude Gonçalves as country manager for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei, it said on Tuesday (Nov 14).
Jail for maid who unlawfully withdrew $88.6k from 95-year-old man’s bank account over 89 occasions
SINGAPORE - Saddled by hefty debts back home, an Indonesian maid used a bank card belonging to her employer’s elderly father to make 89 unauthorised withdrawals totalling $88,600 from January to July ...
The Much-Anticipated Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 Is Finally Here
The 8th Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 kicks off today and is expected to attract over 60,000 attendees from over 100 countries.
Beyond profits, GIC considers the impact of its investments: CEO Lim Chow Kiat
GIC's investments have had a positive impact around the world by supporting businesses, building infrastructure and creating jobs, says CEO Lim Chow Kiat.
Singapore’s homeownership rate is 80%. Could a housing solution there work in Hawaii?
Hawaii lawmakers and housing advocates hungry for new solutions are looking to the Southeast Asian city-state for some potential answers.
YY Group Files for IPO at $4 to $5/Share
By Dean Seal YY Group Holdings has filed paperwork with regulators for an initial public offering with an offering price of $4 to $5 a share.
Behind the Scenes of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize: Singapore ‘Took It Up a Notch,’ Says Photographer
Prince William's Earthshot Prize in Singapore "took it up a notch," says royal photographer who shared never-before-seen images from the event ...