Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) to strengthen ...
Global banking’s new powerhouse: Asia
By bno - Taipei Office One of the clearest examples of Asia’s rising prominence in the global banking sector can be found in the domain of everyday transaction banking - the backbone of international ...
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jul 2025)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 2.45%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Best Buffet Dining Promotion in Singapore: Carousel, Colony, Edge, Peppermint, The Line Buffet Prices (July 2025)
Let’s face it—dining out in Singapore isn’t cheap. Between GST, service charge, and the sneaky add-ons, a “simple” buffet outing can feel more like a financial commitment than a casual meal. But what ...
Singapore’s Gan Warns Firms That US Tariffs May Stay After Trump
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that US tariffs may outlast President Donald Trump, urging businesses to adapt to a more protectionist global trade landscape.
Singapore, Malaysia eye Indonesia for expanded special economic zone, trade minister Gan says
Singapore Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong revealed plans to include Indonesia in the Johor-Singapore SEZ to attract investment amid shifting trade dynamics, US tariffs.
Low-emission GrabCab launched in Singapore
Grab has introduced GrabCab in Singapore, adding a new taxi option to the country’s point-to-point transport landscape, marking the first new taxi fleet to enter the market in seven years. The service ...
Businesses cannot bank on tariff rollbacks to come with political transition; higher costs to stay: DPM Gan
SINGAPORE] Enterprises must be prepared for lasting US tariffs and higher export costs to the world’s largest economy to endure, rather than counting on the levies to end with a change in ...
Barclays names several leadership changes in its Asia Pacific investment banking unit
SINGAPORE] Richard Satchwell has been appointed head of capital markets financing for Asia-Pacific at Barclays, among other key leadership changes within the bank’s Apac Investment Banking business ...
DBS Partners with Major Retailers to Provide Everyday Spending Rewards
DBS has partnered with Cold Storage, CS Fresh, Giant, Guardian and 7-Eleven to offer spending privileges across retail outlets in.
Thai posts falsely claim Cambodia loses access to Singapore oil exports
Singapore has not announced it will stop selling oil to Cambodia, contrary to social media posts shared after Phnom Penh said it would stop fuel imports from Thailand over a simmering border dispute.
Singapore firm under scrutiny as Malaysia’s mining bribery scandal widens
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency is now targeting a Singapore-registered mining company as part of its investigation into a bribery scandal in Sabah that has already seen two state lawmakers and a ...
Singapore Dollar Consolidates Ahead of U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Report
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report due later today.
Singapore group Makara Capital eyes to mobilize up to $7B for Vietnam investment
Singapore conglomerate Makara Capital Partners is poised to mobilize $5-7 billion for investment in various projects across Vietnam.
The Property Wealth Gap: Why LGBTQ+ Singaporeans Fall Behind Straight Couples
When realtor William Tan first began putting out property content for LGBTQ+ Singaporeans, it was all about the basics: what are the options available? As Singapore doesn’t recognise same-sex marriage ... ( read original story ...)
$48k lost to food ad scams on social media: Singapore live news
Singapore police have reported 77 cases of food advertisement scams since mid-June, with victims losing at least $48,000. Fraudsters used fake durian and snack deals on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram ...