"Joseph is the one you want," protests the mother of Singapore's first Olympic gold medallist. "I'm just his mother. What is there to write?" Or, she suggests, why don't I interview her husband Colin instead? No, I say, readers are interested in the woman ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's Boo Junfeng named Best New Director at Malaysia film awards
SINGAPORE: Homegrown filmmaker Boo Junfeng bagged the Best New Director award for his critically acclaimed prison drama, Apprentice, at the inaugural Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA) on Sunday evening (Mar 5). Speaking to Channel NewsAsia from Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Fears for Mugabe, 93, as he flees Zimbabwe on hospital run after ‘frothing at mouth'
A spokesman for Mugabe, 93, told Zimbabwe’s Daily News that the tyrant was in Singapore, where he has sought treatment in the past. It comes after the demagogue was seen “profusely” frothing at the mouth during his recent birthday bash and looking ... ( read original story ...)
Mugabe back home after medical review in Singapore
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe returned home Sunday from Singapore where he had flown earlier this week for a medical review, his spokesman said. Mugabe returned “this morning”, spokesman George Charamba told AFP. He had travelled to Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Brilliant Park storms to victory in Singapore
Talented rookie Park Sung-hyun was left to rue some wayward putting as she took third on 16-under but the champion, who won Olympic gold in Rio last August, was impeccable on the greens as she claimed a second Singapore title in three years. "I'm surprised ... ( read original story ...)
A parent's grief: When a child in Singapore needs a heart transplant
SINGAPORE: "The most difficult part was the decision to let her go. But in the end, we had to let her leave with dignity," Mr Keller Wong said, his voice cracking with emotion. "Towards the end, you could tell she was very sick. She was on life support ... ( read original story ...)
Inbee Park wins LPGA Singapore by 1 stroke with closing 64
SINGAPORE - Inbee Park used her self-described "amazing" putting to win the HSBC Women's Champions tournament by one stroke on Sunday after closing with an 8-under 64. The South Korean finished on 19-under 269 at the Sentosa Golf Club, one shot clear of ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how you can invest in Singapore’s start-ups
So how can Singapore investors get on the bandwagon? Singapore’s Start-Up Opportunities As a leading economy in South-East Asia and a mature financial industry, Singapore is a regional hub for start-ups and for good reason. Good regulatory support ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Maritime Technology Conference and Exhibition (SMTC) 2017
The Singapore Maritime Technology Conference and Exhibition (SMTC) 2017 is organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and will be held on 26 – 28 April 2017 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week 2017. ( read original story ...)
Michelle Wie shoots 67, takes 2-shot lead in Singapore
SINGAPORE -- Michelle Wie shot a 5-under 67 Saturday to lead the HSBC Women's Champions tournament by two strokes after the third round. The American followed up her previous rounds of 66 and 69 to reach 14-under 202 and lead an LPGA event after 54 holes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Ezra Holdings’ debt continue to climb up
SINGAPORE: The debt woes of Singapore’s offshore marine giant Ezra Holdings reached fever pitch after it revealed that it missed the deadline to settle a $4.4 million debt with Norwegian ship owner Forland Subsea. The development puts the creditor at ... ( read original story ...)
Jean Dermine: «An Unstable European Banking Union Has Been Created»
Professor of Banking and Finance at Insead, Singapore, in an exclusive essay for finews.com. The euro-zone banking market met recently two episodes of great instability. In September 2016, Deutsche Bank was threatened by the U.S. Department of Justice with ... ( read original story ...)
Why you should get a 10-year mortgage now
But borrowers worried about the potential effect on interest rates can lock in decent mortgage rates to see them securely through the next decade. According to rate scrutineers at Moneyfacts, three years ago there were only eight 10-year fixed-rate home ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC joins DBS-UOB in New Launch price war
Apply BUC Home Loan here through us a Mortgage Broker and get $100 voucher* offered by our partners. (Check for Eligibility) Now that 3 banks have joined the war, will there be more? Buying a House in Singapore has never been more exciting. As long as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must be prepared to face water shortages: DPM Teo
SINGAPORE: Singapore must be prepared psychologically to face water shortages if its reservoirs dry up and when the second water agreement with Malaysia ends in 2061, said DPM Teo Chee Hean on Saturday (Mar 4). At present, imported water meets half of ... ( read original story ...)
Ariya two back in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Michelle Wie shot a 5-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over a trio that included Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn at the HSBC Women's Champions LPGA tournament. The American veteran followed up her previous rounds of 66 and 69 to ... ( read original story ...)