UK Labor Market Turmoil

UK Labor Market Turmoil

The sharp deterioration in the UK labor market, with payrolls falling by 43,000 in December 2024—the fastest decline since the pandemic—signals broader economic headwinds that could ripple across to Singapore. As the UK grapples with rising unemployment, cooling...
ING’s €1.1 Billion Share Buyback

ING’s €1.1 Billion Share Buyback

January 20, 2026 — Dutch banking giant ING Group has reached the halfway mark of its ambitious €1.1 billion share buyback program, a development that carries significant implications for Singapore’s financial ecosystem, from institutional investors to the...