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Digital Economy
Universal Music Group pulls music from TikTok after talks fail
TikTok users have to find alternatives to songs from acts like Taylor Swift, Drake and Bob Dylan
February 01, 2024
Zest
Swifties made over 23,000 transactions over three-day period for Singapore concert ticket sales: UOB data
Singaporean UOB cardholders spent $46 million on concert tickets and over $1 billion on air tickets in 2023.
December 29, 2023
Zest
UOB saw credit card applications rise by 45% after Taylor Swift pre-sale; plans to have two global partnerships a year
UOB's card fees nearly doubled to a record high of $104 million in 3QFY2023.
November 03, 2023
Zest
See the latest from Alexander McQueen, Versace and more
See the latest from Alexander McQueen, Versace and more
November 01, 2023
Tourism
The hospitality industry bounces back
In June, 1.13 million visitors returned to Singapore for leisure and work, signalling a resurgence in the hospitality industry.
August 03, 2023
Broker's Calls
UOB’s credit cards’ contribution to fee income could see highest y-o-y growth thanks to Taylor Swift concert: Bloomberg
For all three Singapore banks, credit cards could become a ‘bright spot’ for fee income this year.
July 25, 2023
Zest
Taylor Swift's Singapore gig frenzy propels UOB card signups
Swift is bringing in ticket sales of more than US$13 million a night, on pace to be highest-grossing tour in music history
July 04, 2023