Articles by Peter Del Rosario

Rival regulators strengthen fintech cooperation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) inked an agreement to fortify their existing fintech cooperation.

Oct 25, 2017

Why Singapore needs to be vigilant for possible inflation pickup

Monetary Authority of Singapore Managing Director Ravi Menon said policymakers need to be proactive in these times as stronger economic growth may lead to an inflation pickup.

Oct 25, 2017

HSBC bank signage is pictured in Singapore

Singaporeans show strong commitment to family needs, not insurance: HSBC study

An HSBC survey showed that whilst Singaporeans still support their families financially, more than half do not hold any insurance plans that can protect them in case of illness or accident.

Oct 18, 2017

SGX cuts ribbon of its new Chicago office

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has opened its SGX America office in Chicago to better serve investors in the North American Region.

Oct 18, 2017

Lazada brings Taobao Collection in other SEA markets after strong showing in Singapore

Lazada is expanding its e-commerce partnership with Taobao by offering the latter's collection to three additional markets in Southeast Asia.

Sep 26, 2017

Singapore launches shuttle bus service between Changi Airport, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Private road transport costs drag Singapore inflation to 0.4 percent

Singapore's consumer price index (CPI) moderated in August due to lower inflation was seen in private road transport and food segments.

Sep 26, 2017

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

Singapore: Petrol, medical goods spur 1.8% growth in retail sales

According to the Department of Statistics: The retail sector of Singapore saw two unexpected segments rising to the spotlight in terms of sales growth.

Sep 21, 2017

Singapore-flagged vessel detained by Indonesian navy for smuggling goods

Jurong Port to develop petrochemical terminal with Oiltanking

Jurong Port and Oiltanking will launch Jurong Port Tank Terminals through a joint venture to cement Singapore's position as an international energy and chemicals hub.

Sep 21, 2017

Electronics industry transformation to produce 2,100 new jobs for Singaporeans

The Singapore government unveiled the electronics industry transformation map (ITM) that outlines its strategies and plans for the sector, including the creation of 2,100 new jobs and achieving a value-add of $22.2 billion by 2020.

Sep 20, 2017

Singapore's central bank forms international cybersecurity advisory panel

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has established a Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) to further boost and enhance the cyber resilience of the city state's financial sector.

Sep 20, 2017

Cashless payments to spur 9% growth in Singapore banks' profits

Cashless payments in Singapore could lead to an increase in bank profits by as much as 9%, Maybank Kim Eng analyst said.

Sep 20, 2017

Singapore's central bank inks fintech deal with Malaysia

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have inked a deal to strengthen their fintech ties.

Sep 19, 2017

SGX commences trading under iron ore futures indices

A statement by the SGX said SGX Iron Futures Indices is a suite of inverse and leveraged indices calculated off the SGX TSI Iron Ore CFR China Index Futures.

Sep 19, 2017

Singapore joins IEA as SE Asia oil demand set to rise 80% by 2040

Singapore: Stellar electronics sector boosts non-oil domestic exports in August

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports have seen a stronger improvement in August than it had in the preceding month registering a 17 percent expansion

Sep 19, 2017

Fewer Singapore firms reward CEOs long-incentive plans: Survey

A Korn Ferry Hay survey found out that fewer Singapore-listed firms offer their chief executives long-term incentive plans.

Sep 14, 2017

Singapore lenders amongst the most secure banks in the world

Singapore's biggest lenders - DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, and United Overseas Bank - have risen to the top of the safest banks in Asia list by the Global Finance.

Sep 14, 2017

Singapore: Couple found dead at condominium in Novena

Singapore condo resale volume surges 19.2%

SRX Property said condo resale figures in Singapore have improved in the month of August, with prices up 0.7% and volume up 19.2%.

Sep 12, 2017

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore: LTA to roll out Apple Pay, Android Pay on public transport

As part of the efforts to increase contactless payments in Singapore, LTA is set to trial mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay on public transport in the first quarter of 2018.

Sep 12, 2017

Frasers Centrepoint expands overseas footprint, acquires 4 UK business park

Frasers Centrepoint acquired four business parks in the United Kingdom as it seeks to expand its overseas market.

Sep 11, 2017

UOB, HSBC lock horns with DBS on a mortgage fight in Singapore

HSBC and UOB launched their three-year fixed-rate home loan packages, spurring a competition with Singapore's largest housing-loan provider DBS.

Sep 11, 2017

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