Singapore

Chart of the Day: Households can now own more assets without needing to borrow

The growth of financial assets has been outpacing consumer loans for two years.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.79%

Wall Street losses could keep investors wary today.

Will GrabFood devour Singapore's food delivery companies?

Uber EATS will move into GrabFood’s platform soon, and some think foodpanda, honestbee, and Deliveroo should be worried.

ST Engineering CEO eyes doubling marine revenue in 5 years

Vincent Chong is positive the US Yard will be able to contract for the US Navy given the 20% rise in naval spending.

Singapore's data breach fines are the most brutal in Asia

It enforces fines of up to $1m for non-compliance with data protection rules.

Grocery retailers find growth in Punggol and younger estates

RHB Research believes 3.6% of the industry growth came from the newer estates.

This entrepreneur helps SMEs go digital

She founded a startup which provides small businesses with cloud computing solutions.

DBS to hire future-ready tech talents via hackathon

The Hack2Hire programme will hire up to 100 qualified candidates.

SMRT profits plunge 67.9% to $26m in 2017 amidst higher repair costs

Preparing for the operations of Tuas West Extension also raised operating expenses.

SIA's newly acquired Boeing 787-10 aim to boost air competitiveness

The aircrafts will be used for flights up to eight hours including Osaka and Perth.

Big three banks net profit surged 27% in Q4

This comes amidst a steady stream of fintech investment.

Is the worst over for Dairy Farm?

Competition relaxed as Amazon Prime limited its services to paying members.

ComfortDelGro left in limbo as Uber falls to Grab

The proposed $642m acquisition of LCR might be renegotiated.

Changi Airport passenger traffic up 5.6% to 4.93m in February

More people traveled amidst the Lunar New Year holidays.

Daily Briefing: Riders and drivers fear limited transport choices amidst Grab takeover; Grab set to snap Asia's food delivery business

And Frasers Property is partnering with a blockchain startup to bring the commercial leasing process online.