OCBC's Transaction Banking Head to Lead Transformation

Singapore-based OCBC has named a new group chief of strategy and transformation officer to drive the bank’s strategic roadmap. OCBC has appointed Melvyn Low as group chief strategy and transformation officer, according to a statement. In the role,...

Singapore's workplace fairness legislation to likely take effect from end-2027: What employers should know

The expected implementation period, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said, takes into consideration the time needed for employers to review their HR processes, and workers to know their protections and what constitutes a legitimate discrimination...

India and other Asian markets are our next growth driver, says CEO of B2B software company o9 Solutions

Business-to-business (B2B) software firm o9 Solutions, whose biggest markets are North America and Europe, expects Asia to be its next growth driver. Headquartered in Texas, o9 Solutions provides a cloud-native, AI-powered platform for integrated...

Lagardère Travel Retail inaugurates Singapore Duty Free at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

SINGAPORE. Lagardère Travel Retail has officially opened its duty-free store in partnership with the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The store – named Singapore Duty Free – was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting...

Scams, exclusion and the risks of digital finance

WHILE digitalisation has enabled great convenience and a better customer experience, it has also brought with it a new set of risks and challenges, and shifted the nature of risk in the financial sector. Consumers worry about the risk of financial...

From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How Singapore Leads Global Crypto Innovation

In an industry often characterised by regulatory uncertainty and trust deficits, a counterintuitive truth is emerging: the most innovative crypto businesses aren't those operating in regulatory grey zones, but those thriving under clear,...

These Are The World's Most Militarized Economies

In 2024, the U.S., China, and Russia were the top countries by military spending, representing more than half of the global total. Overall, global military expenditures hit a record $2.7 trillion, a 9.4% increase over the year. Amid rising...

Project Finance Brief: GoldenPeaks Secures $133 Million for Solar Portfolio

From: Mercom Capital Group GoldenPeaks Capital (GPC), an independent renewable energy power producer, closed a senior loan facility of €114 million (~$133 million) to finance the construction of two solar project portfolios located in Poland. PKO...

Volta Region poised to drive 24-Hour Economy through strateg...

The Volta Region has declared its full readiness to lead Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative. Government officials, investors, and development partners converged at the maiden Volta Economic Forum 2025 to outline strategies for inclusive industrial...

Grab To Launch Autonomous Robobuses In Singapore In 2026, Retrain Drivers For New Tech Roles: 'We See New Kinds Of Jobs Emerging'

Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GRAB) plans to introduce autonomous robobuses in Singapore in early 2026, while exploring ways to retrain human drivers for emerging technology-focused roles. Grab Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Expansion In Singapore...

Swiss Boutique Digitizes Structured Products With Singapore Fintech

Geneva-based Laka Capital has become the first non-bank in Switzerland to partner with Singapore’s FinIQ Consulting – introducing the popular institutional-grade fintech platform, widely used by major Asian banks, to the Swiss market at a boutique...

Miss Universe Singapore calls for ‘mutual respect’ after fellow contestant was allegedly called ‘dumb’ by host company chairman

SINGAPORE: Miss Universe Singapore Annika Sager has called for “mutual respect” and unity among women following a walkout during the Miss Universe Sashing Ceremony in Bangkok on Nov 4. In a reflection shared on her Instagram story on Tuesday, Ms...

Dubai bank sends staff to co-working spaces

Letswork, co-working office space in Dubai Investors debate between scaling up in Riyadh or Dubai, but the UAE will be the favored Middle East investment hub along with Tel Aviv insofar that conditions are made for great for employees,...

Hybrid work: Singapore’s untapped fertility boost?

Globally, hybrid work and the current conflict over return-to-office (RTO) mandates are often framed as a battle over office culture, but a new study from Stanford University suggests it could influence something more fundamental: whether people...

Singapore not aiming for Singdollar to be reserve currency: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun

It has safe‑haven appeal and other attributes of a reserve currency, but lacks scale, analysts say [SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) does not seek for the Singapore dollar to become a reserve currency, said its managing...

Banks At The Crossroads

Strengthened by recent profits, global banks enter a new phase defined by falling rates, political volatility, and the disruptive promise of AI. Banks’ most basic job is to be a safe haven in a turbulent world. That turbulence is increasing. Even...

Singapore drops 30-by-30 food goal amid high costs

City-state shifts focus to imports, partnerships and resilience Singapore has ditched a plan to raise its food self-sufficiency rate to 30% by 2030, Reuters reported, citing Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu on Tuesday, with local...

Mitsubishi Corporation acquires minority stake in KIS Group — details here

Mitsubishi Corporation, one of Japan's largest global integrated business enterprises, has acquired a minority equity stake in the Indonesian operations of Bengaluru-based Biogas and Biofuels technology firm KIS Group, the company announced on...

Newly launched iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index posts 18% return in H2 to date

[SINGAPORE] The new iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index has made a strong debut, generating an 18 per cent indicative total return in the second half of 2025 thus far, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported on Wednesday (Nov 5). The total return was...

President Centro Alti Studi Difesa Mannino in Singapore

The President of the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (Casd), Army General Stefano Mannino, is visiting Singapore. During the mission, Mannino met with the leadership of the Singaporean Ministry of Defense and those of the S.Rajaratnam School...