Google has begun introducing a new split bill feature for its Google Pay platform. As reported by Android Police, the company began testing in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s 5G progress depending on end-2020 auction
Indonesia’s large population and complex geography pose a number of challenges for governments to develop economic growth. These challenges are mirrored in the telecom sector, which is well served by ... ( read original story ...)
Top 4 FinTech funding rounds in Singapore this September 2020
The FinTech sector in Singapore sees Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms being used generally in lending & asset management services. ( read original story ...)
DBS joins Ant’s blockchain trade platform
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - DBS on Friday (Sept 25) said it is now a bank partner on a newly launched blockchain trade platform developed by a unit of Ant Group. Called Trusple, the platform uses ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s August factory output beats expectations on electronics boom
Singapore's industrial output in August rose 13.7% from a year earlier, surging past economists' expectations as electronics production rose at its fastest pace in nearly three years, official data ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: OCBC, Keppel, Wilmar, Hanwell, Tat Seng, Neo Group
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Sept 25):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB simplifies digital payments on various apps
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched a new partnership ecosystem, making it simpler for customers to make payments on various apps and use rewards points to offset their utilities bills.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore oil trader Hontop’s debts with DBS and SocGen close to being settled, say sources
China Wanda Group, the parent company of Singapore-based Hontop Energy, is close to settling the troubled oil trader's disputes with two of its major lenders, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Oil Trader Hontop’s Bank Debts Close to Being Settled
China Wanda Group, the parent company of Singapore-based Hontop Energy, is close to settling the troubled oil trader’s disputes with two of its major lenders, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
China on course for record LNG imports as industries recover, expand
China's imports of liquefied natural gas will likely grow 10% to new highs this year as companies scoop up cheap supplies to cover increasing industrial use and robust residential demand. ( read original story ...)
As foreigners depart, Singapore sees population drop for first time since 2003
Singapore's population has shrunk for the first time since 2003 as travel curbs and job losses brought about by the coronavirus pandemic have pushed foreign workers from the global business hub. ( read original story ...)
M1 launches non-standalone 5G mobile plan; third telco to do so
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Keppel Corp-owned telco M1 has launched its 5G non-standalone network, which means its customers can access it if they simply add on a 5G Booster pack to their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output rebounds in August with 13.7% rise
Singapore’s manufacturing output rebounded in August after contracting for three months, boosted by electronics production and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory output snaps losing streak, surging 13.7% in August as semiconductors shine
Singapore's manufacturing output rebounded in August, ending a three-month slump, bolstered by strong growth in semiconductor production and a return to positive in the volatile biomedical segment.. ( read original story ...)
Singapore August Manufacturing Surges 13.7% Year-On-Year, Beats Forecasts
Economists had expected a 4.6% increase, according to the median of their forecasts in a Reuters poll. Industrial production marked its first rise after three straight months of contraction on an ... ( read original story ...)
DBS PayLah!, StanChart now offer Google Pay
DBS PayLah! and Standard Chartered Bank customers can now use Google Pay to transfer funds directly from their bank accounts to anyone registered with PayNow.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)