SINGAPORE] While local banks are dropping their interest rates on savings accounts, Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has raised its rates to an all-time high. Read more at The Business Times.
CPF LIFE payouts recognised as retirees’ proof of payment when applying for DBS & POSB credit cards from June 11
It would be the first bank to formally recognise CPF LIFE payouts as income when assessing credit card applications.
Singapore stocks snap 5-day winning streak, with STI inching down 0.1%
Chinese stocks drop on speculation that US-China trade talks may not be progressing smoothly. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ATxEnterprise 2025 Boosts Global Participation, Reinforces Singapore’s Responsible AI and Innovation Leadership
Asia's leading enterprise technology event and part of the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) platform, concluded its fifth and most ...
Singapore stocks snap 5-day winning streak on Tuesday; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE] Local stocks closed lower on Tuesday (Jun 10), ending five straight days of gains amid concerns that the US-China trade talks may not be going well. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore employers slow to act on office upgrades despite growing worker demand
One commenter highlighted the need for “an eco-friendly setting, supported by the latest technology to promote productivity and creativity.” ...
Singapore’s projected carbon tax revenue for 2024 lower than expected after five-fold hike in tax rate
SINGAPORE: The revenue collected from Singapore's carbon tax for 2024 – the year the tax rate went up to five times from before – is projected to be about S$642 million, The Straits Times has learnt.
Asia Tech x Singapore 2025 Recap
At the recent ATxSummit, the apex event of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2025, organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), key global and regional efforts around AI, LLM ...
DBS raises DFI Retail Group Holding’s target price, citing strong potential to grow earnings
SINGAPORE] DBS bank on Monday (Jun 9) raised its target price for DFI Retail Group from US$3 to US$3.60 and maintained its “buy” rating, citing a stronger and more focused business strategy. Read more ...
Jumbo ventures beyond chilli crab to bring famous Siji Minfu Peking duck chain to Singapore
SINGAPORE] Home-grown seafood restaurant group Jumbo has inked a joint venture with Chinese roast duck brand Siji Minfu to bring its signature Peking duck to Singapore. Read more at The Business Times ...
🚨 Oil Fraud Fallout: U.S. Sanctions Cripple CCIC Singapore — Firm Collapses After Aiding Iran Shipments
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against CCIC Singapore, a major cargo inspection company based in Singapore. The company, which is Chinese-owned, was ...
ClavystBio and A*STAR Partner to Grow MedTech Ventures in Singapore
ClavystBio, a life sciences investor and venture builder established by Temasek, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency, have signed a ...
Public housing as a fallback? Reddit questions BTO access for new citizens with no long-term plans
A Reddit post has sparked renewed scrutiny over whether Singapore’s public housing policies are being exploited by new citizen-PR couples with no intention of staying long-term. The thread highlights ... ( read original story ...)
UOB maintains Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast at 6% despite trade headwinds
VOV.VN - The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has reaffirmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth at 6% for 2025 and 6.3% for 2026, according to a UOB report released on June 9.
DBS named CGSI’s sector top pick as Singapore banks likely to post limited earnings growth in macroeconomic uncertainty
Analysts Tay Wee Kuang and Lim Siew Khee are “neutral” on the sector but have “add” calls for DBS and UOB and “hold” for OCBC.
These 5 Singapore Dividend Stocks Beat DBS Over the Last Decade: Did You Own Them?
DBS has done very well over the last decade by delivering a mix of capital gains and dividends for its shareholders. But these five stocks beat the bank over the same period. The post These 5 ...