BT's Top Stories from Last Week

Singapore banks raise promotional rates in race for deposits

Banks in Singapore have launched a series of fixed deposit promotions in the past month, with rates going up to 1.3 per cent for 24-month tenures, as of this week.

Sembmarine, Keppel O&M in giant merger to create offshore powerhouse

It will create a global offshore powerhouse valued at S$8.7 billion to tap the green energy boom.

PR veteran Lynn Yeow declared bankrupt over debts owed by Loh cousins-linked firm

A bankruptcy order was made against the 42-year-old on Mar 24, said the government gazette published on Friday (Apr 22).

Grab-Singtel and Sea Group consortia bag Malaysia digital bank licences

Before Malaysia's central bank unveiled the winners, these two consortia were already regarded as frontrunners for the licences, given their strong background as digital financial service providers and their existing infrastructure that supports future banking services.

Indonesia to ban exports of palm oil from Apr 28

In a short video broadcast, Jokowi, as the president is popularly known, said the policy is to ensure availability of food products at home.