By Greg Torode and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 28 (Reuters) – A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping …
Malaysia steps on gas, cuts coal use as power demand surges to record
By Sudarshan Varadhan and Ashley Tang SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Reuters) – Malaysia is tapping its offshore gas reserves to meet record power demand driven by a searing heatwave and data centres …
MAS backs Singapore’s finance edge as global risks deepen
MAS’ new circular aims to reduce private bank account opening to just one month. Singapore’s finance chief expressed confidence in the country’s banking, wealth and asset management, payments, and …
Competing on value, not cost: Why Singapore appeals to German manufacturers
But for the German engineering giant, the decision was not so much about labour costs. Rather, it valued the access to skilled talent, supply chain resilience and Singapore’s role as a regional hub …
Singapore regulator seeks faster private bank onboarding
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said lenders should bring account opening times down to within one month by the end of this year.
Singapore central bank working with industry group to streamline private bank account applications
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank is working with the country’s private banking industry group to shorten the time needed for wealthy individuals to open bank accounts, the bank’s …
Singapore central bank working with industry group to streamline private bank account applications
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank is working with the country’s private banking industry group to shorten the time needed for wealthy individuals to open bank accounts, the bank’s …
Grab group CEO Anthony Tan takes top prize at 41st Singapore Business Awards
Grab CEO Anthony Tan was honoured as Businessman of the Year at the 41st Singapore Business Awards for his leadership and contributions to digital inclusion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more …
Grab group CEO Anthony Tan takes top prize at 41st Singapore Business Awards
Grab CEO Anthony Tan was honoured as Businessman of the Year at the 41st Singapore Business Awards for his leadership and contributions to digital inclusion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more …
Amazon cuts some jobs in Singapore as business focus shifts
The e-commerce giant has about 2,500 employees in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.