Zealous cooling measures and a glut of newly built apartments have kept Singapore’s property market trending downwards for the past four years. Yet commentators and agents say real estate prices are poised to rebound. “There is a feeling now that the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's DBS, UOB and OCBC banks further support local fintech companies
They will share their problem statements with IMDA-accredited companies and invite them to develop relevant solutions. From left to right: Samuel N. Tsien, Group CEO of OCBC Bank; Piyush Gupta, DBS Bank's CEO; Minister for Communications and Information Dr ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to seek bids for non-life insurance distribution deal – sources
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG DBS Group (DBSM.SI) plans to invite bids from insurers keen to sell general insurance products across the key markets of Southeast Asia's biggest lender, in a deal potentially worth up to $350 million (270.67 million pounds), sources ... ( read original story ...)
Heng Swee Keat to attend ASEAN finance ministers’ meeting
SINGAPORE: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will attend the ASEAN+3 finance ministers’ and central bank governors’ meeting in Japan, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thursday (May 4). Mr Heng will be in Yokohoma from Friday to Saturday for the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's $1 Billion Innovation Fund Aims to Aid Firms
May.05 -- Makara Capital CEO Ali Ijaz Ahmad discusses Singapore's fund that helps innovative companies develop their businesses. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For May 5
Four banks in Singapore are participating in a pilot that aims to explore ways to simplify online banking transactions with the use of the government’s MyInfo online authentication service. Despite having an abundance of content options such as Netflix ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore navy symbolises fighting spirit and dedication to nation, says PM Lee
The Republic of Singapore Navy is not just capable ships and up-to-date technology, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the commissioning ceremony for its first littoral mission vessel RSS Independence. The commissioning ceremony of RSS Independence. ( read original story ...)
Singapore media regulator fines Mediacorp over breach of programme code
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has fined Mediacorp $5,500 for a breach of the Video-On-Demand Programme Code. This follows an earlier ruling on a radio show for a racist segment. An episode of a Chinese-language web series I Want ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore national broadcaster fined over ‘racially insensitive’ blackface in drama
Singapore’s national broadcaster was fined for airing racist ... While the show itself did not attract huge interest, news of the apparently discriminatory episode touched a nerve over stereotyping in the mainly ethnic Chinese city and caused a storm ... ( read original story ...)
Police: Red Bull scion left Singapore
Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhaya, wanted in a deadly hit-and-run case, left Singapore on April 27, leaving his private jet there, according to police. Pol Maj Gen Apichart Suribunya, commander of the Foreign Affairs Division in his capacity as head of Thai ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, UK share similarities in economic strategies
In short, it is fundamental to how we shape and change our societies and environments. Recent announcements and developments in the UK and Singapore has focused on the importance of science and innovation in the drive towards growth and prosperity. ( read original story ...)
Singapore's unemployment rate: How much higher could it rise?
SINGAPORE: As Singapore wrestles with slower economic growth and disruptive technological changes, challenges have emerged in the local labour market. In his annual May Day speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that unemployment increased last year ... ( read original story ...)
Asean Morning News For May 5
Stay up to Date With The AEC News Today Mobile App Download the AEC News Today mobile app from Google play or the App stores by clicking the icons below. Four banks in Singapore are participating in a pilot that aims to explore ways to simplify online ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares jump on DBS Bank earnings; Malaysia stocks hit two-year high
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore shares climbed to a 21-month high on Tuesday as banking stocks rallied after the nation's largest lender DBS Group Holdings reported better-than-expected earnings. Malaysia stocks rose to the highest in almost two ... ( read original story ...)
POSB e-payment trial to track maids' pay
POSB is waiving the minimum sum during the pilot programme. Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore) president K. Jayaprema said e-payments will help empower maids to manage their own money. Best Home Employment Agency, a participant in the trial ... ( read original story ...)
Circles.Life says cheaper mobile data in Singapore means embracing disruption
Abhishek Gupta, shared why he considers the solely digital telecommunications company, Circles.Life, an industry disruptor in Singapore's telecommunications space, and likely to other countries in Southeast Asia in the future. The co-founder of the company ... ( read original story ...)