Singapore

SGX to expand clearing houses' management powers during defaults

It wants to auction clearing members’ positions in derivatives if they ever default.

SGX to expand clearing houses' management powers during defaults

It wants to auction clearing members’ positions in derivatives if they ever default.

Manufacturing and services slowdown could hurt Singapore economy

Global electronics demand have been hit by the US-China trade war.

ComfortDelGro to test 2 fully-electric taxis that charge for 30 minutes

It aims to bring costs down to a third of the price of diesel.

Keppel T&T Q2 profits jumped 137.8% to $25.96m

It gained from a dilution of its interest in an associated company.

Singapore signs revised trans-pacific trade deal

It is the third of 11 countries to ratify the deal with revised rules on e-commerce.

UOB invests in Israel-based fintech firm to develop AI solutions

They will use Personetics' tools to understand customer behaviour and aid them in their financial decisions.

Property curbs will only hit banks hard by 2019

Lenders have one more year of relief amidst previous approvals they drew down.

CapitaLand Commercial Trust's revenue up 9.8% to $194.43m in H1 2018

The value of its total investment properties rose 6.7% to $10.6b after acquiring Gallileo.

Keppel Infrastructure Trust sinks into the red with $4.04m loss in Q2

Basslink suffered from a two-month outage and contractual issues with the State of Tasmania.

Epicentre of the East: How Singapore is transforming trade with blockchain

Globalisation has undoubtedly bolstered positive economic growth, but the world’s increasing interconnectivity is coming at a high price. Amidst heightened efficiency requirements and stringent quality standards, many companies are struggling to adequately finance their supply chain operations to meet the growing global demand. As one of the world’s most innovative and technology-forward countries, Singapore is leading the charge in exploring how blockchain, the same technology underpinning cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, can streamline burdensome supply chain processes and breathe new life into the commercial ecosystem.

SIA-CAE pilot training facility to start operations in August

It will provide programmes for Boeing 737, MAX, 747, 777, and 787 aircraft types.

MAS strengthens vigilance against money laundering and terrorism financing

They upgraded their data analytics usage for better identification of high-risk areas.

Can city fringe shophouses be safe havens in a shaken property market?

Gains in capital and rents boosted interest in properties in Jalan Besar, Kampong Glam, and Little India.

Grab and NUS open $6m AI lab

They will utilise Grab data to solve mobility issues in Southeast Asia.