SINGAPORE] The Covid-19 pandemic struck soon after Robby Sucipto joined manufacturing services provider Grand Venture Technology (GVT) as chief financial officer in early 2020. He feared losing his ...
askST: Thinking about buying an investment-linked plan? Here’s what you should know
Based on consumer complaints, some people do not really understand what such plans are about. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Almost 400,000 Singapore bank customers stow away over S$30 billion under money lock feature
SINGAPORE] Bank customers have stowed away billions using anti-scam tools that allow funds to be locked up. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore key to HSBC’s global wealth strategy, says its bank’s wealth head here
SINGAPORE] As HSBC undergoes a global overhaul of its operations, Singapore remains a key priority of the bank’s strategy to “future-proof” itself, said Ashmita Acharya, head of international wealth ...
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to make three-day visit to India; meet President Murmu, PM Modi, visit Rajghat
In Delhi, PM Wong is likely to meet several leaders, including Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
MetaOptics eyes S$6 million in gross proceeds from IPO, to trade on SGX Catalist on Sep 9
SINGAPORE] Home-grown semiconductor optics startup MetaOptics intends to raise some S$6 million in gross proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO), as it issues 30 million placement shares at ...
Cathay Cineplexes to go into voluntary liquidation amid financial woes
It is no longer feasible for Cathay Cineplexes to continue operating, given its financial position and the absence of restructuring options, among other things, operator mm2 Asia said.
Singapore consultancy Enigmatig opts for US listing where their clients resonate
SINGAPORE] Many Singapore companies that choose to list in the US do so in search of higher valuations and deeper liquidity, but consultancy firm Enigmatig’s decision to debut there was mainly driven ...
Whitmer leads trade mission to Singapore, Japan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer began a trade mission to Singapore and Japan on Sunday, marking the first official investment mission by a Michigan governor to Singapore, her office announced. The trip is led ...
Singapore looks to prep financial workforce for data analytics …
Singapore has identified 121 job roles it believes will account for the majority of future skillsets needed in the financial sector when data analytics and automation become pervasive. Employees ...
Singapore wants to revive its stock market. Could major Asian markets …
Could Singapore take lessons from Japan and South Korea’s value up programs to make its exchange more attractive? Analysts weigh in.
Ant Group Profit Plunges 60% as AI Push and IPO Ambitions Take Center Stage
Jack Ma's fintech giant doubles down on AI, overseas growth, and a potential $24B IPO despite shrinking margins.
STI’s growth reflects Singapore’s economic depth and diversity, say analysts
The benchmark index has proved resilient amid US tariff uncertainties, with recent returns of 25 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
72% of Singapore Gen Z lack retirement plans, but half believe they can retire well: Prudential
Gen Zs in Singapore are optimistic about their financial future over the next six decades, with 51% confident they can cover their expenses and retire well despite 72% having no retirement plan.
Vietnam – Singapore business roundtable spotlights investment prospects
A roundtable seminar was held in Singapore on August 28 to promote investment promotion initiatives between Vietnam and the city state. Jointly organised by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre ...
Key changes at Singapore’s Temasek over the past two decades
Singapore's state investment company Temasek (TEM.UL) announced on Thursday a major reorganisation of its operations, marking one of the most significant structural shifts in its 51-year history.