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Singapore engages Australia to study social media age limits
Singapore engages Australia to study social media age limits
January 8, 2025
SINGAPORE’S government is open to instituting minimum-age laws for social media use and is in talks with counterparts in Australia over the matter, an official said on Tuesday (Jan...
HSBC appoints Citi veteran as its new head of international wealth hub for Singapore
HSBC appoints Citi veteran as its new head of international wealth hub for Singapore
January 7, 2025
HSBC has appointed 22-year veteran Jil Chin as its new head of international wealth hub for Singapore, as the company leads efforts to grow its international wealth business, the...
Singapore shares in the black on Tuesday; STI rises 0.2%
Singapore shares in the black on Tuesday; STI rises 0.2%
January 7, 2025
SINGAPORE shares ended Tuesday (Jan 7) in positive territory, even as overseas markets closed mixed. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.2 per cent or 6.33 points...
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
January 6, 2025
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 6) trading in positive territory as overseas markets closed a holiday-shortened week mixed with anticipation for the incoming Donald Trump administration.As at 9.01 am,...
Singapore shares close higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
Singapore shares close higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
January 6, 2025
Across the broader market, gainers barely beat losers 263 to 258 after 945.4 million securities worth S$854.5 million change handsSINGAPORE stocks ended higher on Monday (Jan 6) despite declines...
Singapore hospital operator targets wealthy boomers in China
Singapore hospital operator targets wealthy boomers in China
January 5, 2025
THE task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean hospital operator sees it as an...
Singapore banks to still benefit from higher rates, AUM deployment in 2025
Singapore banks to still benefit from higher rates, AUM deployment in 2025
January 5, 2025
SINGAPORE banks will likely post earnings growth in 2025, led by higher-for-longer rates and a strong wealth management business, analysts said. While the growth may be slower than previous years’,...
Singapore banks to still benefit from higher rates, AUM deployment in 2025
Singapore bank earnings to continue riding higher-for-longer rates, wealth sector growth in 2025
January 5, 2025
SINGAPORE banks will likely post earnings growth in 2025, led by higher-for-longer rates and a strong wealth management business, analysts said. While the growth may be slower than previous years’,...
Singapore Police Arrest Foreigner at Waterloo Street Under Immigration Act for Begging Outside Bugis Temple
January 4, 2025
A man was arrested for begging for money on Waterloo Street after some members of the public expressed concerns over his behavior. According to Shin Min Daily News, the...
Singapore Braces for Thunder Showers in Early January; Temperature Likely to Drop to 22°C
January 3, 2025
The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) warned on Wednesday that Singaporeans should get ready for a rainy start to 2025, with rain predicted over the next two weeks.In its fortnightly...