The Japanese yen sank lower against the Singapore dollar this week, after reaching its weakest since 1985 earlier this month.
Harnessing the power of Singapore fintech to drive sustainability
New regulations for data and mandatory reporting are acting as a catalyst for making the country a regional ESG hub, a key topic at this week's Singapore Fintech Week.
New initiative called Universal Trusted Credentials to help MSME better access finance launched: UNDP, MAS and partners
The UTC proposes a framework that assesses an MSMEs financing worthiness based on traditional and alternative data sets.
World Bank’s IFC names country manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei
THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm, has appointed Katia Daude Gonçalves as country manager for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei, it said on Tuesday (Nov 14).
Jail for maid who unlawfully withdrew $88.6k from 95-year-old man’s bank account over 89 occasions
SINGAPORE - Saddled by hefty debts back home, an Indonesian maid used a bank card belonging to her employer’s elderly father to make 89 unauthorised withdrawals totalling $88,600 from January to July ...
The Much-Anticipated Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 Is Finally Here
The 8th Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 kicks off today and is expected to attract over 60,000 attendees from over 100 countries.
Beyond profits, GIC considers the impact of its investments: CEO Lim Chow Kiat
GIC's investments have had a positive impact around the world by supporting businesses, building infrastructure and creating jobs, says CEO Lim Chow Kiat.
Singapore’s homeownership rate is 80%. Could a housing solution there work in Hawaii?
Hawaii lawmakers and housing advocates hungry for new solutions are looking to the Southeast Asian city-state for some potential answers.
YY Group Files for IPO at $4 to $5/Share
By Dean Seal YY Group Holdings has filed paperwork with regulators for an initial public offering with an offering price of $4 to $5 a share.
Behind the Scenes of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize: Singapore ‘Took It Up a Notch,’ Says Photographer
Prince William's Earthshot Prize in Singapore "took it up a notch," says royal photographer who shared never-before-seen images from the event ...
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip After Friday’s Strong Showing
Singapore-based investment firm Foresight Ventures has acquired an 80% stake in crypto news publication The Block for $60 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. Foresight Ventures ...
Genting Singapore’s net profit jumps 59% YoY to $216.3m in 3Q23
Genting Singapore recorded a net profit of $216.3m in 3Q23, a 59% jump from 3Q22. In the same period, the company saw a 33% YoY growth in its revenue to reach $689.9m. Meanwhile, the company announced ...
‘The investment we make will pay off’: 3 Singaporean leaders explain why they’re prioritising mental health
THE way we work was fundamentally changed by the Covid-19 pandemic; for many, that process was stressful and difficult to navigate. The Business Times (BT) spoke to three corporate leaders in ...
BT Mark to Market: How to fix Singapore’s stock market (Ep 37)
Find out more about subscription packages here. The Singapore market’s poor performance and lack of exciting new listings are multifaceted problems that require simultaneous action on different fronts ...
Market gyrates between fear and hope
Fed chair Jerome Powell said last week the US central bank won’t hesitate to tighten more if needed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Reliance on finance influencers growing amongst Singaporeans: report
In parallel, "scam victims" became a prominent keyword in finance and cybersecurity conversations on social media, rising by 79% to 21,900 mentions. "Social media serves as a vital platform, providing ...