Singapore

How can firms dodge social engineering cyber crimes?

A Singapore-based cyber security firm came up with a solution after analysing the attack that infiltrated Uber’s system.

How can firms dodge social engineering cyber crimes?

A Singapore-based cyber security firm came up with a solution after analysing the attack that infiltrated Uber’s system.

Around 7 in 10 say rising cost of living prevents them from making sustainable choices

The majority would prioritise saving money over saving the planet.

Chart of the day: APAC leads most AUM source for Singapore in 2021

The region also leads the highest total for AUM investment outside of Singapore.

Marina Bay Sands sustains gaming revenue recovery in Q3

Net revenue recovered 4% during the quarter. 

Singapore is most in-demand travel destination in APAC: report

Bookings as of June 2022 were 10% higher than in 2019 levels. 

Chart of the day: Singaporeans spend 5 hours a day in apps in Q3

This was a 40% increase from the previous quarter.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.7%; Emperador is top stock

Emperador was the top active stock as it logs a 1.03% rise.

BNPL code launched, outstanding payments limited to S$2,000 without credit assessment

Consumers are now entitled to make full repayment without early repayment fees. 

Themed lifestyle stores gain ground in malls

Such stores include Daiso, Don Don Donki, Decathlon, and Muji.

Wilmar International net profit to reach up to US$650m in Q3

The third quarter is traditionally the best earning due to seasonally higher output in palm oil.

1 in 3 private home mortgages under a floating rate: MAS

For HDBs, that’s just 1 in 5 loans extended by financial institutions.

Medical devices to undergo cybersecurity labelling scheme

This comes as medical devices are now more connected to the hospital and home networks.

OCBC appoints Sunny Quek as head of global consumer financial services

He will lead the bank’s banking and wealth business in Singapore.

Singapore is 5th most expensive market for data centre construction

This is partly due to changes in planning conditions.