SINGAPORE: The Brunei Times (BT) will cease to operate with effect from Tuesday (Nov 8), after 10 years of publication. In an announcement run under its masthead on Monday, the English daily published in Brunei Darussalam cited reasons such as "business ... ( read original story ...)
5 things Singapore business travellers should know about their mobile and data plans
In the beginning, telcos fixed rates between inbound and outbound calls, with a little extra if such calls were needed to connect overseas. In the last 20 years, we've seen big disruptions and changes in technology. These changes have varied up the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil margins at highest since 2012
SINGAPORE: Singapore refining margins for benchmark 180-cst fuel oil against Dubai crude on Monday rose to their narrowest discount in more than four years amid lower supplies and firm demand, despite recent efforts to boost yields. The improved margin ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks hunt for new loan growth source
"Shrinking China's trade loans from mor attractive onshore borrowing rates would result i a retreat of capital back into Singapore or banks would have to find new sources of growth to fill the vacuum. This will affect DBS and OCBC more so than UOB as UOB ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t get left behind – embrace the e-payment systems in Singapore
The seven leading banks in Singapore (HSBC, DBS, OCBC, UOB, Citibank, Maybank and Standard Chartered) make up a large part of FAST transactions and are working closely with ABS and BCS to bring this new system to life. ABS also intends to make a unified ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines net profit increases to $46.8m in September
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines booked net profit of 64.9 million Singapore dollars ($46.8 million) for the quarter ended September, a hefty 69.6% year-on-year decline, with industry-wide competition and a capacity glut continuing to erode the carrier’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s adds to transfer pricing requirements
SINGAPORE: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released details of a new form that certain companies will be required to file from the 2018 assessment year to report their related-party transactions. The form must be completed and filed together ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines profits plunges in 2Q
SINGAPORE: Profits plunged at Singapore Airlines (SIA) in the second quarter amid a sluggish global economy and aggressive competition that continues to put pressure on fares and yields. Earnings fell by almost 70 per cent to $64.9 million in the three ... ( read original story ...)
All you need to know about robo-advisor players in Singapore
We've previously written on robo-advisory services extensively and also on how it is affecting jobs in Singapore. But since Singaporeans are among the world’s wealthiest people with 10.7% of the country’s households in the millionaire category ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Air Reiterates Weak Outlook as Profit Slumps 70%
Singapore Airlines Ltd. said it will be vigilant on costs as it warned yet again that the weak operating outlook is likely to persist amid excess capacity and aggressive pricing by competitors. The prospects for most major economies remain “tepid ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming: Gary Tan appointed Singapore head coach
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) unveiled Gary Tan as head coach of the National Training Centre (NTC) on Friday (Nov 4), effectively putting the 34-year-old in charge of the elite squad. Two-time Olympian Tan succeeds Sergio Lopez, who ... ( read original story ...)
Vocal Hedge Funds Shake Up Singapore's Staid Corporate Landscape
In Singapore, where activist investing was virtually unheard of until now, two companies have found themselves in the crosshairs in the past month alone. Quarz Capital Management Ltd. urged retailer Metro Holdings Ltd. to return excess cash to investors ... ( read original story ...)
Company director fined $134k, jailed 1 week for GST evasion and giving false information
and for furnishing false information to Singapore Customs. Xie Yuan, 30, director of Nu Gift Private Limited, pleaded guilty to two charges while another three charges were taken into consideration in the sentencing. Investigations by Singapore Customs ... ( read original story ...)
GE’s Marine Solutions selects Jason Electronics as reseller
GE’s Marine Solutions has appointed Singapore-based Jason Electronics as its value-added reseller for SeaStream dynamic positioning (DP) systems in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) region and China. Through this appointment, Jason ... ( read original story ...)
BBQ restaurants in Singapore: Eazy Gourmet and HSBC Credit Card discounts on yakitori, steaks, roasts, seafood and more
We love nothing more than a great excuse to splurge on a feast at the hottest new tables in town and with tantalising discounts from Eazy Gourmet and HSBC Credit Cards; eating out is now more affordable than ever! This month, they are offering foodies some ... ( read original story ...)
Karaoke Singapore: Top 3 Cheapest KTV For Crooners
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