Singapore Wrap Thursday
Today's notable stories
Economy
Earnings
OCBC opens Myanmar branch, sees growth in SME and mid-cap segment
OCBC expects to double its revenue from its regional business of its SME (small and medium enterprise) and mid-cap clients within three years, as it opened its first branch in Myanmar on Thursday, a senior executive said.
DBS's S$18m hongbao to employees came from senior managers' bonus pool: chairman
The S$18 million hongbao given to 18,000 DBS employees came from senior managers' bonus pool, said Peter Seah, chairman of DBS Group Holdings, on Thursday.
MPA pumps S$2.4b into new Tuas Terminal, more funds into green tech
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has inked a S$2.42 billion deal to develop the first phase of the upcoming Tuas Terminal, it said in a statement on Thursday.
Singapore: Market weakens despite STI's rise
A quiet session at Singapore Exchange on Thursday ended with the Straits Times Index (STI) 6.51 points firmer at 3,502.75 but with a weak broad market that recorded 195 rises versus 277 falls, excluding warrants.
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International
Sri Lanka’s economy expected to grow 3% in 2024, central bank says
Yellen says US can bring inflation down without hurting jobs
US dollar briefly falls versus yen after GDP data
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
US economic growth slows more than expected in Q1
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons