<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SINGAPORE (Nov 2): DBS Group announced on Nov 2 that it will invest S$300 million in 2022 to further bolster its digital and intelligent banking capabilities for its wealth and retail customers.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The sum, which represents a 14% y-o-y increase, will also go into enhancing hyper-personalised experiences across the bank’s digital and physical touchpoints.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In addition, the investment will go towards boosting the bank’s tech infrastructure and talent, embedding<a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/banking-finance/dbs-group-invest-300-mil-grow-digital-and-intelligent-banking-capabilities" target="_blank"><em>...(click on link for full story on theedgesingapore.com)</em></a></p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>


SINGAPORE (Nov 2): DBS Group announced on Nov 2 that it will invest S$300 million in 2022 to further bolster its digital and intelligent banking capabilities for its wealth and retail customers.

DBS Group to invest S$300 mil to grow digital and intelligent banking capabilities

A total of 7,448 job placements for Sabah residents have been successfully implemented as of Sept 27, thanks to various efforts by the government through the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and other involved agencies.

Hajiji: Over 7,000 jobs created for Sabah residents

China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, two days after Beijing denounced a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

China threatens Taiwan with more trade measures after denouncing president's speech

China urged the European Union on Saturday not to conduct separate negotiations over the price of China-made electric vehicles sold in the EU, warning that this would "shake the foundations" of bilateral tariff negotiations.

China warns EU against separate electric vehicle price negotiations

Executives of some of Britain’s most valuable and fast-growing financial technology firms warned the Labour government that London could fall behind in the fintech world if the UK fails to address some of the industry’s key concerns, including the challenges they see with share listings and regulators’ speed in decision-making.

UK’s fintech darlings push govt to back growth, IPO dreams

Hong Kong’s leader is set to announce measures to bolster the city’s standing as a global financial hub when he makes a key policy address next week, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified sources.

HK’s Lee to unveil steps to boost financial hub role, SCMP says

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) guarantees that the rice supply in local markets will not be affected despite the flood situation in Kedah and Perlis, impacting approximately 6,000 hectares of the country's paddy production areas.

Agriculture Ministry assures country's rice supply is sufficient

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has launched an investigation to identify Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents responsible for spreading misinformation regarding the programme.

Motac launches investigation to identify agents spreading wrong info about MM2H programme

TikTok's move to reduce its employees will not affect its operations and the company is cooperating with the authorities in this country, especially in the aspects of research and screening of content and live sessions.

Fahmi: TikTok's operations in Malaysia not affected by staff lay-offs, cooperating with authorities

The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Kenanga IB expects govt to raise development expenditure in Budget 2025

The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, will undertake a state visit to Brunei on Sunday until Oct 15, marking the Agong’s inaugural state visit to the sultanate since ascending the throne on Jan 31 this year.

King, Queen of Malaysia to undertake state visit to Brunei on Sunday

<p>TikTok's move to reduce its employees will not affect its operations and the company is cooperating with the authorities in this country, especially in the aspects of research and screening of content and live sessions.</p>


<p>Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND) officially opened the sales gallery of Avenue25 and previewed Tower B of Alora Residences serviced apartments in Subang Jaya, Selangor, on Saturday.</p>


Avaland opens Avenue25 sales gallery in Subang Jaya, previews Alora Residences Tower B

<p>The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).</p>


<p>The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has launched an investigation to identify Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents responsible for spreading misinformation regarding the programme.</p>


<p>The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, will undertake a state visit to Brunei on Sunday until Oct 15, marking the Agong’s inaugural state visit to the sultanate since ascending the throne on Jan 31 this year.</p>


<p>China urged the European Union on Saturday not to conduct separate negotiations over the price of China-made electric vehicles sold in the EU, warning that this would "shake the foundations" of bilateral tariff negotiations.</p>


<p>China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, two days after Beijing denounced a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.</p>


<p>Hong Kong’s leader is set to announce measures to bolster the city’s standing as a global financial hub when he makes a key policy address next week, the <em>South China Morning Post </em>reported, citing unidentified sources.</p>


<p>The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said it expects to attract export opportunities worth RM300 million from its participation at this year's Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Global and Expand North Star (ENS) in Dubai.</p>


MDEC eyes RM300 mil in export opportunities at GITEX Global tech event in Dubai

<p>The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) guarantees that the rice supply in local markets will not be affected despite the flood situation in Kedah and Perlis, impacting approximately 6,000 hectares of the country's paddy production areas.</p>


<p>Executives of some of Britain’s most valuable and fast-growing financial technology firms warned the Labour government that London could fall behind in the fintech world if the UK fails to address some of the industry’s key concerns, including the challenges they see with share listings and regulators’ speed in decision-making.</p>


<p>A total of 7,448 job placements for Sabah residents have been successfully implemented as of Sept 27, thanks to various efforts by the government through the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and other involved agencies.</p>


<p>Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday he would not intervene in monetary policy affairs, as the central bank is mandated to achieve price stability.</p>
