HSBC's possible sale of its Indonesian retail assets, following its exit from retail operations in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has fuelled speculation that it may be retreating from Asian retail banking.
AI and gender inequality: DBS’ Tan Su Shan and former Singapore president Halimah Yacob look at rising risks
Their discussion at DBS International Women’s Day event also covers issues such as female representation in leadership roles Read more at The Business Times.
Pig blood food products to return to Singapore markets after nearly three decades
Animal blood food products had been prohibited in Singapore since the 1999 Nipah virus outbreak. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SFA approves import of pig’s blood product from Thailand after nearly 30 years
Singapore residents will soon be able to enjoy pig's blood again after local authorities approved the import of such products from an accredited slaughterhouse in Thailand.In an online circular on ...
Barclays Private Bank Singapore Head to Exit Despite Growth Push
Barclays Plc’s head of private bank in Singapore is leaving the firm just as it prepares to make a full return to the business in the city-state this year.
Singapore targets the space data economy as value shifts beyond orbit
Singapore is not aiming to be a traditional space power, but to own the contracts, analytics and services that link satellites in orbit to paying customers.
Alpha Ladder Group and MetaComp Partner with Maqam International Holding, an Abu Dhabi (UAE) company, to Advance RWA Tokenisation and Web2.5 Payments Across Singapore-UAE Corridor
Alpha Ladder Group ('Alpha Ladder'), a Singapore-headquartered Digital Green Group driving sustainable financial and technology innovation through subsidiaries including MetaComp and Alpha Ladder ...
Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Singapore prosecutors charged one more person with fraud on Thursday for making false representations to U.S. server supplier Dell Technologies, linking ...
OCBC tops $100 billion in market cap as analysts see more upside
They cited potential wealth inflows from the Middle East and the rate cut on its flagship savings account. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asean still ‘safe’ for business despite Middle East conflict: UOB
From the perspective of UOB head of research Suan Teck Kin, the Middle East conflict between the US, Israel and Iran highlights Asean as a “stable” and “safe” region for doing business.
S’pore to allow import of pork blood products after 27-year ban
It will be the first time in 27 years that an animal blood product is allowed for consumption in Singapore. Singapore imposed a ban on the import and consumption of such products 27 years ago in 1999, ...
Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate
Employment reductions place services near the top of the industry ranking. Financial and insurance services recorded the second-highest retrenchment rate amongst industries in Singapore in the fourth ...
How The DBS/POSB Phishing Scam Works And How To Avoid Similar Online Scams
Firstly, since 2021, DBS/POSB has phased out physical tokens in favour of digital tokens. Secondly, digital tokens do not expire. Finally, since 2022, emails and SMS messages from banks have not ...
Allkin Singapore taps Sophos to safeguard data and trust
Allkin Singapore, a social service agency supporting more than 24,000 individuals and families annually, has strengthened its data protection and digital resilience with Sophos solutions. The ...
Younger DBS shareholders drawn by dividends turn up at AGM for the first time
Shareholders' concerns include the bank's exposure to the Middle East amid the war. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Setting Global Standards: How Singapore’s Premier Academic Hospital Leads Medical Innovation
Discover how National University Hospital (NUH) integrates research and care to lead Singapore’s healthcare. See our latest medical innovations.