Singapore now contributes 20% of Maybank’s annual revenue, but its country CEO Alvin Lee hopes to lift that number to 30% by 2030.
OCBC boosts hiring for Indonesia wealth business as assets rise
OCBC plans to double the number of wealth advisers in Indonesia, part of a broader expansion after the Singapore lender agreed to buy HSBC Holdings’ assets in the country. Read more at The Business …
Indonesia clings to emerging markets mantle as MSCI extends review
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, June 23 (Reuters) – Indonesia held on to its emerging markets status, for now, as global index provider MSCI on Tuesday extended its review to November to assess the slate …
Only 1 in 10 young Singapore workers is engaged at work: Gallup report
Disengaged employees report significantly higher rates of daily stress, sadness and worry. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Only 1 in 10 young Singapore workers is engaged at work: Gallup report
Disengaged employees report significantly higher rates of daily stress, sadness and worry. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore ranks first in SEA as top-performing market for business environment
It places 11th globally. Singapore is the highest Southeast Asian market for Business Environment in the Savills 2026 Nearshoring Index, ranking 11th globally. The country is underpinned by its …
Allianz nears deal for HSBC’s Singapore insurance business
Allianz (ALIZF)(ALIZY) has emerged as the leading contender to acquire HSBC’s (HSBC)(HBCYF) Singapore insurance business in a deal that could value the unit at as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg News …
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges
SINGAPORE – Singapore upgraded its key exports growth forecast for 2026, as strong artificial intelligence-related demand is expected to support electronics shipments despite higher downside risks …
Singapore’s 2026 Property Market Outlook: How Buyers Should Approach It
2026 is the most favourable Singapore’s property market has been in years. More supply, less competition, steadier prices. But loan rules haven’t eased and mistakes take longer to recover from. The …
Taiwan rises to 4th in 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking
Taiwan climbed to 4th place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, its best-ever result, trailing only Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland. But Premier Cho Jung-tai raised concerns over a decline …