Tag Archives: Development Bank of Singapore

Remembering Ong Teng Cheong (1936-2002), the People’s President

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Remember Singapore

Ong Teng Cheong (1936-2002) was Singapore’s first elected President. He was also the nation’s fifth President, holding office between 1993 and 1999. In his political career that spanned over 25 years, Ong Teng Cheong had also served as a Member … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Chinese High School, Chua Kim Yeow, Deputy Prime Minister, Development Bank of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong, Group Representation Constituency, Kim Keat, Ling Siew May, Mandai Columbarium, Mass Rapid Transit, Minister For Communications, Minister For Culture, Minister For Labour, Ministry Of Finance, Ministry Of National Development, National Reserves, National Trades Union Congress, Ong Teng Cheong, People's Action Party, Post Office Savings Bank, Richard Hu, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore's President, Toa Payoh | 6 Comments

Money Never Sleeps – A Brief History of Banking in Singapore

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Remember Singapore

As a well-known international financial hub, there are over 100 banks in Singapore, including six local banks, 24 foreign banks, 40 wholesale banks and 42 offshore banks. Since the liberalisation of the banking sector by the Singapore government in 2001, … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Bank of Singapore, Chung Khiaw Bank, Development Bank of Singapore, Industrial & Commercial Bank, Keppel Bank, Kwong Yik Bank, Lee Wah Bank, Oversea-Chinese Bank Corporation, Overseas Union Bank, Post Office Savings Bank, Sze Hai Tong Bank, Tat Lee Bank, United Overseas Bank | 10 Comments