Targeting China and US for future growth, Singapore corporates are showing a bullish trade outlook, according to a HSBC report. Supporting the growth agenda is a similar confidence amongst Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
Japfa kept at ‘buy’ by UOB KayHian on strong 3Q beat
SINGAPORE (Nov 1): UOB KayHian is maintaining Japfa at “buy” after 3Q18 core net profit beat its Street-high 2018 forecast significantly with 9M18 net profit meting 95% of its and 105% of consensus 20... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Jumps After Profit Beats Forecast on Lending Gains
Net income at Singapore’s second-largest bank climbed 12 percent to S$1.25 billion ($902 million); average forecast in a Bloomberg survey of seven analysts was S$1.13 billion. OCBC shares rose as much ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC says Q3 profit rises 12 pct to record
OCBC posts a 12% rise in quarterly profit to a record, supported by robust growth in net interest income. (Bloomberg pic) SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a 12% ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Singapore’s OCBC posts record Q3 profit on higher net interest income
SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd reported a 12 percent rise in quarterly profit to a record on Thursday, supported by robust growth in net interest income and ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC reports 12% rise in 3Q18 earnings to record $1.25 bil
SINGAPORE (Nov 1): Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC Bank) reported earnings of $1.25 billion for 3Q18, an increase of 12% from a year ago, driven by a 23% rise in profit from banking operatio... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore’s OCBC says Q3 profit rises 12 pct to record
SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd reported a 12 percent rise in quarterly profit to a record on Thursday, supported by robust growth in net interest income. Gro... ( read original story ...)
Travelling to Singapore? You may be drug tested for cannabis, Travel Canada warns
If you’re travelling to Singapore, custom officers can request a drug test when you arrive, even if the drug was consumed before your arrival — which could result in your arrest. Travel Canada ... ( read original story ...)
Six things to know about jobs and layoffs at Standard Chartered in Singapore and Hong Kong
Do you work for Standard Chartered in Asia? Should you feel concerned or content about your future at the firm? That largely depends on which division you’re in. Stan Chart’s third quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Britain as a new Singapore? Be very careful what you wish for, Brexiters
Soaring above Singapore’s central business district, the seven towers of The Pinnacle@Duxton have a distinctive silhouette. The blocks are linked at the 26th and 50th storeys by bridges, each of which ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC ranks S’pore as best country for expats to live and work in for the fourth straight year
Singapore has topped HSBC’s annual Expat Survey as the best place to live and work for the fourth year running, according to Bloomberg. John Goddard, the head of HSBC expat, was quoted by Bloo ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore business confidence dives as risks grow
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore businesses are becoming less confident about their prospects, two government surveys showed, a further sign that Southeast Asia's most advanced economy is ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore’s PropertyGuru raises $144 mln funding from KKR
SINGAPORE, Oct 31 (Reuters) - PropertyGuru Group, which operates real estate portals and apps in Southeast Asia, said on Wednesday it has secured a S$200 million ($144 million) investment from private ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pilot deployment of energy storage systems
ESS can prevent intermittency of renewable power sources and enhance grid stability. Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) will collaborate on a pilot programme ... ( read original story ...)
Plugging into green power in Singapore
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority ... To learn more about ES Power, visit ESpower.com.sg. From November 1 2018, Eco-Business readers are entitled to up to 1.2% savings off electricity bills when sig... ( read original story ...)
Launch of “Token Day” in Singapore to bring cryptocurrency to the masses
The first-time cryptocurrency can be used in a retail setting on a large scale in Singapore However, cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionize the retail sector by tackling problems such as pa... ( read original story ...)