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Barclays hires 3 private bankers from JP Morgan, LGT, Deutsche Bank for Singapore
British lender also relocates senior banker from London as it expands coverage across Asia Barclays Private Bank in Singapore has hired…
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‘Not goodbye but see you soon’: Gong Cha to relaunch in Singapore in 2026, says global CEO
Bubble tea brand Gong Cha will be relaunching in Singapore in 2026 with new franchisees, its global chief executive said on Thursday (Oct…
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Singapore shares rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 258 to 155, as 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands Singapore stocks…
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DBS, UOB, OCBC lead dividend growth as Singapore companies pay out US$8.2 billion in H1
DBS was among the top 13 banking contributors to H1 dividend growth, says Capital Group The three local banks led dividend growth in…
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Singapore overtakes London to jump to 9th place in list of top 20 IPO markets
The UK exchange has slipped three places to 23rd in a Bloomberg ranking of the world’s busiest IPO destinations, placing it behind the…
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Singapore overtakes London in list of top 20 IPO markets
The pool of UK-listed firms continues to decline as private equity funds snap up undervalued companies London has slipped out of the…
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Nintendo establishes Singapore unit to accelerate South-east Asia business
The maker of video games series Pokemon and the Switch gaming console is also considering setting up a local unit in Thailand Japanese…
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1MDB liquidators lose Singapore court bid to sue StanChart, BSI due to transactions predating insolvency law
Judge acknowledges the ruling leaves the liquidators with limited recourse despite what he describes as ‘apparently dubious transactions’…
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Singapore stock rally continues; STI up 0.7%
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 329 to 249, after 2.1 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands The rally at…
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Singapore: 8 People Rushed to Hospital Following Tampines Bus Accident
Eight people on board a bus were rushed to hospital following an accident in Tampines on Monday, September 29. The police and Singapore…
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2 Bangladeshi Men to Face Charges for Using, Possessing Fake S$50 Notes in Singapore
Two Bangladeshi nationals will be charged in court on Tuesday, September 30, with using and possessing counterfeit S$50 (US$38) notes. The…
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Singapore: 3 Teenagers Nabbed After Allegedly Torching Boon Lay Flat Door in Loan Shark Case
Three teenagers, aged between 14 and 15, were arrested by the Singapore police for their suspected involvement in a case of loan shark…
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Man, 25, Caught Trying to Sneak 9,200 Vape Pods into Singapore in Fake Power Bank Shipment
A 25-year-old man was arrested for smuggling more than 9,200 vape pods into Singapore. The police, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority…
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Aster Chemicals invests US$125 million in mooring, pipeline works for Singapore refinery
Singapore’s Aster Chemicals and Energy is investing US$125 million to upgrade its single buoy mooring and pipeline infrastructure near…
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Singapore equities market rebound fuels demand for investor relations
More IPO aspirants are reaching out to IR agencies, prompting these firms to expand their teams and seek professionals with specialised…
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UOB taps rising Johor spend with cross-border rewards redemption scheme for Singapore cardholders
This comes as spending by the bank’s Singapore credit card customers in Malaysia has risen Singapore UOB cardholders can now redeem…
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Singapore companies stand to gain from new global digital resource platform: Josephine Teo
The digital gateway aims to benefit policymakers from other countries and multilateral organisations Singapore companies may gain new…
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Singapore shares buoyed by regional sentiment and domestic policy support; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 355 to 244 amid a high trading volume of 2.2 billion with a total transaction value of…
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8 People Arrested for Using Shell Companies to Secure SIM Cards for Crime Rings in Singapore
Eight people were arrested by Singapore police for their suspected involvement in registering shell companies to procure corporate SIM…
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Singapore: 16 Nabbed in Police Raids on Entertainment Outlets for Vape Possession
Singapore authorities raided 101 entertainment establishments throughout the island to combat vaping, and 16 people were caught and fined…
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Singapore: 57-Year-Old Mother Faces Charges After Allegedly Exposing Herself to Teen Son
A 57-year-old Singaporean woman was charged with one count of sexual harassment and one count of sexual exposure on Friday, September 26.…
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Singapore shares fall on Friday, in line with regional declines; STI slips 0.2%
Across the broader market, decliners exceed advancers 359 to 216, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands The Straits…
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LTA Nabs 9 Drivers in Singapore for Illegal Ride-Hailing; Vehicles Impounded
Nine drivers who were found providing unlawful ride-hailing services during enforcement operations in the second half of September have…
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We. Communications cuts some of its Singapore workforce
The firm has also suspended salary reviews and bonuses for all levels until June 2026 Public relations company We. Communications recently…