New accreditation scheme for Singapore lawyers

SINGAPORE: A new accreditation scheme launched on Monday (Jan 9) will make it easier for members of the public to identify specialist lawyers in Singapore. The Specialist Accreditation Scheme - introduced by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) - accredits ... ( read original story ...)

Will the ECRL really threaten Singapore?

PETALING JAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) can threaten Singapore’s shipping business, but only if ports on the western and eastern sides of Peninsular Malaysia operate at world class efficiency, says an official of the Institute for Democracy and ... ( read original story ...)

How to incorporate a company in Singapore

Approved Name of the Company Brief Description of Business Activities & Copy of Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association Particulars of Directors and Shareholders Registered Address Company Secretary Particulars Foreigners to Singapore must also ... ( read original story ...)

Over 126,000 Singaporeans used SkillsFuture Credit in 2016

SINGAPORE: More than 126,000 Singaporeans used their SkillsFuture ... and understand what's happening in their business, (and ensure) that they're being proactive in understanding how that's going to impact their role." There was also an overall increase ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore considers more investment, flights to Manila – DOF

“We’re trying to get a mixed meeting of the PSBC (Philippines-Singapore Business Council) here. They want to bring the members to Davao to meet with the President,” Kok said. Dominguez said that a possible date for such a dialogue could be in Februar ( read original story ...)

Fine wine, fast profits

a former prosecutor and an enforcement lawyer at K&L Gates in Singapore. “Certainly that would appear to be the case with BSI.” As business rolled in from 1MDB and Low, BSI became the custodian bank of $2.3 billion of investments from the Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)

Investing in UK properties for Singapore investors

London’s property market is a favourite with Singapore’s affluent investors. But post-Brexit, the decision to invest in the UK has become complicated. While the British pound is now cheaper, making purchases more affordable, the prospects for an ... ( read original story ...)

Love Thai food? 4 new eateries to satisfy your cravings

The group plans to open at least four Greyhand outlets here. The Singapore café boasts the biggest menu outside of Bangkok, with 80 dishes on offer. Crowd-pleasers like their Complicated Noodle and Salmon Carpaccio have made it here. Unfortunately ... ( read original story ...)

Save money on groceries with these credit cards

The Citibank SMRT Platinum Visa Card has really brought the fight ... For tips on credit card spending, follow us on Facebook. Singapore's most widely circulated decor magazine on interior design and home decor trends, Home & Decor is the go-to for chic ... ( read original story ...)

Game of space

Word on the street is that Citibank is also exploring coworking for some of its teams. In Singapore, RHB is taking up an entire floor at the new coworking site of The Working Capitol on Robinson Road for its fintech lab. Other banks have also created their ... ( read original story ...)