"Too little... it's too inhumane to starve a person," said one Facebook user. The BBC's Leisha Chi in Singapore says Ms Gawidan received S$20,000 in compensation, but in today's sentencing the judge's primary concern was whether giving money, be it "one ... ( read original story ...)
Why you shouldn't rush to buy property after the easing of property cooling measures
Since 2009, the government has been trying to rein in property prices in Singapore. To this end, they introduced a slew of cooling measures - eight in total - including the ABSD (Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty), the SSD (Seller's Stamp Duty) and the TDSR ... ( read original story ...)
DBS: Asian Equities Outlook For 2Q17
Among the Asian markets, DBS recommends investors to focus on Singapore and Hong Kong. These two markets have outperformed the US market in Q1 due to its stable policies and premium growth prospects. DBS is confident that Singapore’s cheap valuations and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange boosts tech sector, investor interest and support driving the next wave in technology disruption
Tech stocks listed in Singapore outperformed the benchmark in average return and valuations over the past five years, reflecting investor interest against the backdrop of a new wave in technology disruption. With the rapid pace of innovation spurred by ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore to roll out 20-week paid maternity leave
SINGAPORE: Standard Chartered Bank Singapore on Monday (Mar 27) announced it will introduce 20-week paid maternity and adoption leave from Apr 1. The bank said that as part of its family-friendly culture, it will be increasing fully paid maternity leave ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore offers mothers 20 weeks paid maternity leave
SINGAPORE — All female employees at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore will be getting 20 weeks of paid maternity leave effective from April 1 this year, the bank announced on Monday (March 27). The policy, which is part of a larger rollout of enhanced ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to set up foreign subsidiary bank
The United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has received preliminary approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to establish a foreign-owned subsidiary bank in the country. It would become the first Singapore bank to be granted a foreign-owned subsidiary bank ... ( read original story ...)
France's Hollande looks to strengthen ties with Singapore
SINGAPORE - French President Francois Hollande, on an official visit to Singapore, expressed a desire Sunday to strengthen France's partnership with the Southeast Asian city-state. "France considers Singapore not only for an economic partner, but also as a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications : Singtel partners Telkomsel to expand mobile money services
Singapore, 26 March 2017 - Singtel and Telkomsel today launched a real-time mobile remittance service to Indonesia. Offered by SingCash under the Singtel Dash brand, this service allows customers in Singapore to send money to PT Pos Indonesia's 4,500 cash ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Smart Nation 2.0? Three ideas to keep Singapore smart
Like what Kahneman and Klein did. That will make our nation really smart. Poon King Wang is Director of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. ( read original story ...)
Singtel and Telkomsel partner to expand mobile money services in Indonesia
SINGAPORE — Local telco Singtel and Indonesia’s Telkomsel launched a real-time mobile remittance service to Indonesia on Sunday (March 26). This service, offered by SingCash under the Singtel Dash brand, allows customers in Singapore to send money to ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Set to Expand in Vietnam
Singapore’s third largest lender, United Overseas Bank, has received preliminary approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to establish a foreign-owned subsidiary bank in the country. The preliminary approval is a coup for United Overseas Bank (UOB ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ICA nabs Malay driver over smuggling 11 puppies
The driver, puppies and car have been referred to AVA. Investigations are ongoing. It is illegal to import animals or live birds into Singapore without an AVA permit. Smuggled animals might introduce exotic diseases such as rabies into the country ... ( read original story ...)
New Singtel service allows Indonesians to remit money to those without bank accounts
SINGAPORE: Indonesians working in Singapore will now be able to remit money to family members who currently do not have bank accounts, with the launch of a new service by Singtel. The service, offered by Singtel Dash, allows customers in Singapore to send ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's Mapletree opens first fully owned property in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Singapore property developer Mapletree opened a business center this week in Ho Chi Minh City, the company's first wholly owned real estate project after 12 years in Vietnam. The 17-story, top-grade office tower is the second phase of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. immigration judge grants asylum to Singapore teen blogger
Officials at the Singapore embassy in Washington, D.C., have not addressed the case and messages left Friday weren't immediately returned. Yee's attorney Sandra Grossman said her client was elated with the news. "He's very excited to begin new life in the ... ( read original story ...)