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How OCBC’s blockchain expertise is powering Singapore’s digital currency ambitions

OCBC is aiming to commercialise one or two of its blockchain solutions in 2024.

How OCBC’s blockchain expertise is powering Singapore’s digital currency ambitions

OCBC is aiming to commercialise one or two of its blockchain solutions in 2024.

Aspire’s new vibrant workplace, a tribute to Singaporean roots

The fintech player named its meeting rooms after iconic MRT stations like Orchard, Marina Bay, and more.

Singapore’s top 50 insurers see 3.7% YoY asset decline in 2022

Experts’ industry outlook for 2023-2024 centres on digital evolution with AI, protection gaps, strategic partnerships, and resilience amidst challenges.

Tuas Power diversifies business for Singapore’s energy transition

The country’s sole operator of a coal/biomass cogeneration plant will rely on the use of more biomass and renewable energy imports for decarbonisation.

10 investment ideas for 2024

Experts say it’s time to shift from public to private investments. 

How NETS is helping SMEs get the right data to raise their revenue

NETS has a network of about 10 million cards and 130,000 payment touchpoints in Singapore.

4 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024

One of the measures will screen investments in entities critical to Singapore’s national security.

Financial services emerge as top practice area for Singapore’s lawyers

The emergence of new technologies is forcing a ‘new age of lawyering,’ says expert.

UOB deploys AI tools to level up employees’ productivity

The bank with the largest consumer footprint in ASEAN leads the way in adopting Microsoft’s Copilot for more collaborative and productive banking.

HSBC SG's Tancy Tan on balancing risk and innovation in AI adoption

COO Tancy Tan says the bank currently runs over 100 use cases for generative AI.

Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo

Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to the table.

Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in Asia Pacific

The digital bank targets to be Singapore's fourth largest retail bank, CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu said.

Accor’s Hotel Faber Park SG offers unique experience for culture-seeking travellers

Singapore’s first Handwritten Collection hotel was inspired by the iconic Mount Faber.

How brands can avoid inauthentic nostalgia marketing

A GlobalData expert flag inauthenticity in using throwback marketing and cite brand campaigns that are winning hearts.

Singapore to pilot use of wholesale CBCDs in 2024: Menon

MAS is also rolling out GPRNT.AI, an ESG data platform for financial institutions.

Mirroring the circular economy, Carousell furnishes HQ with repurposed, second-hand items

The company’s ‘Snorlax’ meeting room has namesake plush toys bought from a Carousell user.

ZALORA seizes opportunity in revenge tourists’ purchasing power

The e-commerce platform added more travel-related items catering to the rise in travel searches from customers.