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Three out of five millennials feel anxious or stressed all the time: study

Singapore millennials were found to be more stressed than the global average.

Three out of five millennials feel anxious or stressed all the time: study

Singapore millennials were found to be more stressed than the global average.

Seven in 10 Singaporeans unsatisfied with generic bank credit offers: study

Almost four-fifths (76%) of Singaporean consumers are not satisfied with generic credit offers from their banks, with 24% willing to offer more information in exchange for better rates or lower fees, a FICO study revealed.

HKTB eyes new scheme to boost vaccine drive

The Hong Kong Tourism Board will reward those who have taken their vaccine shots.

Growing exodus of junior bankers poses talent shortage for banks in Asia: report

Even raises of up to 30% has failed to stop junior investment bankers from leaving.

UOB renames YOLO credit card to UOB EVOL card

Targeting Gen Z customers, the card offers 8% cashback on online purchases.

Gov’t grooms Singapore as regional green finance hub

This comes as opportunities arise from sustainability drives.

CapitaLand subsidiaries to develop $146.2m property in the US

The property is a 678-bed student accommodation in South Carolina.

Indonesia leads SEA in rising online technical consumer goods sales

Online sales of technical consumer goods in the region rose to 43% in Q1.

OTS Holdings debuts on SGX Catalist

The company behind Golden Bridge luncheon meat launched a successful initial public offering.

Singapore firms sitting ducks for ransomware attacks: study

Firms have paid as much as $1.87m when their data was held hostage.

MAS extends US$60b swap arrangement with US Fed

Since its launch in March 2020, the MAS USD Facility has provided US$25b to banks.

Embattled Hyflux assets may go for less than $200m in liquidation: report

This is only a fraction of the amount creditors are claiming.

AstraZeneca HK, Lippo Healthcare partner for health innovation in GBA

The collaboration will address healthcare challenges in treating chronic diseases.

SGX, Nasdaq opens path to global market for Asia Pacific GSS bond issuers

The partnership will expand the network to 650 issuers and at least 6,500 bonds.

Industrial production climbs 2.6% in Q1

This is an improvement compared to the 6.1% year-on-year decrease recorded in Q4 2020.