Singapore

UOB unveils Hanoi branch

The move comes after the incorporation of UOB Vietnam as a foreign-owned subsidiary bank.

UOB unveils Hanoi branch

The move comes after the incorporation of UOB Vietnam as a foreign-owned subsidiary bank.

Huawei International wins in two categories at SBR Technology Excellence Awards

Huawei’s AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 and CloudEngine 16800 meet the high demand for fast connectivity, VR experience, and data centre capabilities. As the world of business constantly seeks new technological solutions in response to market needs, technology companies fulfil a vital role in the Asia-Pacific regional economy and beyond. For this reason, Singapore Business Review (SBR) recognises the innovative work of firms that have launched new technological products, services, and strategies over the past two years. Uniqueness and innovation, effectiveness and impact, and dynamism are the main criteria for success in the SBR Technology Excellence Awards for 2019.

33 strata retail units in Parklane Shopping Mall up for sale for $55.7m

All units have been tenanted and the property will be sold with its tenancy.

Kaki Bukit terrace factory for sale at $5.5m

The property is priced $5.5m with no payable land rent or Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty.

Surbana Jurong to digitalise quantity surveying and cost management

It partnered with digital tech firm Glodon to expand the adoption of 5D Building Information Modelling (BIM).

REITs buck earnings downturn in Q2

The sector was supported by acquisitions and lower interest rates.

Big banks hit average dividend yield of 4.5% in H1

DBS led the pack with a dividend yield of 4.9%.

94% of firms attach international medical plans to healthcare programmes

This comes as employees seek more comprehensive plans to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Wirecard partners with OYO to bolster booking services

Services include online payments for booking hotels and homes.

SATS, TUMCREATE to commercialise AI-powered air cargo system

The solution optimises cargo acceptance, palletisation, and automatic packing.

A third of Singaporeans fear automation will steal their jobs

35% of respondents believe that these technologies will be superior to humans when it comes to making complex decisions.

Vulcan Capital pledges $100m to groom SEA startups

It will focus on seed to Series B investments.

Singapore rolls out world's first trademark registration app

IPOS Go was equipped with AI for searching similar trademarks.

Could bonds buoy Singapore from rising sea levels?

Government bonds could fund its $100b effort to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Corporate earnings take hit as economy slows

STI constituents posted their first profit decline in six quarters.

SPH REIT launches $1b multicurrency debt issuance programme

Part of the proceeds can be used to fund potential acquisitions.