DBS, OCBC made acquisitions last year to bolster wealth units Singapore’s big three banks have invested heavily in their wealth-management businesses over the past year and the results are starting to show. Higher income from servicing Asia’s more well ... ( read original story ...)
3 Risks to Worry About in The Stock Market Today
Singapore’s northern neighbour is building an Integrated ... Many investors are optimistic as seen in the strong performance of the US stock market in recent months. However, with optimism potentially comes greed and over-confidence. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to host 1st 'International Yoga Day' on June 21
SINGAPORE: Singapore will host the first edition of 'International Day of Yoga' on June 21 at about 50 locations across the country. Supporting the 5,000-year-old Indian physical, mental and spiritual practice that aims to transform body and mind, High ... ( read original story ...)
Digital locks catching on in Singapore
When Yale Singapore started selling digital door locks in 2005, sales were discouraging. The company only managed to sell around 2,000 pieces that year. They now sell 12 times that number. This trend is seen worldwide. London-based analysis company IHS ... ( read original story ...)
Chris Knight looks back on Singapore as we move on to Paris this weekend
Chris Knight looks back on Singapore Sevens as we head towards Paris this weekend on the HSBC World Sevens Series For the second time in two years, Singapore Sevens produced another first time champion as day two parked a string of surprising results. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Update: IPOS Announces Billion Dollar Fund to Help Companies with Strong IP to Compete Globally
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced on 26 April 2017 the launch of a new billion-dollar fund aimed at helping promising companies to grow and expand into global markets. The Makara Innovation Fund (MIF), established through a ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Q1 net profit up 14%, rebounding from previous quarter
SINGAPORE: The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported a 14 per cent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday (May 9), largely led by sustained growth in its wealth management business and robust results from insurance operations. This comes after a ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks, dollar subdued after French relief, South Korea vote eyed
SINGAPORE Asian stock markets edged down on Tuesday following ... Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 to all open flat. The South Korean stock market, which finished at a record high on Monday, is closed for Tuesday's presidential election. ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm unveils two new Snapdragon mobile platforms
Singapore, May 9 (IANS) Chipmaker Qualcomm has introduced two new mobile platforms, Snapdragon 660 and 630 which are designed to support advanced photography and enhanced gaming in addition to long battery life and fast LTE speeds. Both platforms use a ... ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 630, Snapdragon 660 mobile platforms
Chipmaker Qualcomm has introduced two new mobile platforms, Snapdragon 660 and 630 which are designed to support advanced photography and enhanced gaming in addition to long battery life and fast LTE speeds. Singapore: Chipmaker Qualcomm has introduced two ... ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 630 mobile platforms, 14nm compute, faster LTE, and better camera features
faster LTE connectivity and quick charge functions. They are globally launched today at an event held in Singapore showcasing the features and functionalities which can be useful in the smartphone market. Not so long ago we have seen its flagship grade ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech offers online banking options
Singaporean tech is boosting financial inclusion across Southeast Asia, where millions are locked out of a rapidly modernizing economy. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports. ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 660, 630 mobile platforms
SINGAPORE: Qualcomm has expanded its high-tier Snapdragon 600 ... in addition to long battery life and fast LTE speeds. The Snapdragon 660 and 630 mobile platforms include the Snapdragon 660 and 630 SoCs, which encompass the baseband functionalities ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks, dollar subdued as market seeks next catalyst, oil rises
SINGAPORE Asian stock markets were mixed on Tuesday following ... while oil inched higher on expectations OPEC supply cuts will be extended. The South Korean stock market is closed for Tuesday's presidential election, in which liberal Moon Jae-in is ... ( read original story ...)
IE Singapore helps SMEs tap booming Vietnam market
The last offers a blend of Vietnamese street food. Property developers such as CapitaLand and Keppel Land represent “the first wave” of Singapore companies that established a beachhead in Vietnam in the early 1990s, notes Tan. Besides F&B operators ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines partners with UOB for frequent flyer program
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has teamed up with Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) frequent flyer program to launch KrisFlyer UOB Account. Targeting those who prefer to use a debit card or millennials who may not yet be eligible for a credit card the ... ( read original story ...)