Singapore June bank lending rises 7.6 pct on-year

SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - Singapore's total bank lending in June rose 7.6 percent compared to a year earlier, helped by increases in housing and bridging loans, central bank data showed on Monday. Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the ... ( read original story ...)

OCBC Cycle 2017 rolls out exciting lead-up activities

OCBC, the sponsor of this cycling fiesta since 2009 ... which will take place on Oct 7 and 28 from 9am to noon at the Singapore Sports Institute (SSI). SSI sport dietician Huang Liyan told The New Paper that the focus of this year's Cycle Cook-Off will ... ( read original story ...)

Maxine makes it two Asian Cadet Circuit foil titles in a row

as Singapore hosted its leg of the fledgling region-wide circuit at the OCBC Arena over the weekend. More than 80 fencers from 14 countries took part in the two-day competition, with 16-year-old Maxine living up to her favourite tag with a handy 15-11 win ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon Raids Singapore Market Ahead Of Australian Push

With Prime Now, Singapore users whose order totals below S$29.48 will pay a $5.99 delivery fee. But for orders above $29.48, users can get free delivery within two hours for items including electronics, beer, fresh produce and baby products. It seems ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Economy to Pick Up Pace

the IMF noted that Singapore’s economic growth momentum has improved since late last year, supported by a recovery in the global electronics trade, CNA reported. “However, the recovery has not yet been broad-based and private domestic demand ... ( read original story ...)

Siemens’ gateway to a digital future

In Singapore, we are now partnering with Nanyang Technological University, ST Electronics, and SP Group for their digital needs, and MindSphere will play a large role in these collaborations. In Vietnam we are now partnering with FPT Corporation on ... ( read original story ...)

Expand your knowledge at Singapore Coffee Festival

He will be conducting a coffee appreciation workshop at the upcoming second edition of the Singapore Coffee Festival ... $22 (regular) and $18 (DBS/POSB cardholders and The Straits Times subscribers). For more information, visit www.sgcoffeefestival.com ... ( read original story ...)

Fire at Singapore apartment leaves two in hospital

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the fire at a fourth-storey unit at 82 Tiong Poh Road at 1.05pm. Two fire engines, one red rhino, two fire bikes, one ambulance and one support vehicle were sent to the scene. However ... ( read original story ...)

More sports on offer for second edition of GetActive! Singapore

The aim is to attract all Singaporeans to celebrate National Day by taking part in a wide range of sporting activities across the island. With slightly more than a week to go before the Republic's 52nd birthday, national sports agency Sport Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Changi Airport security supervisor finds, returns $30k

but later I realised it was actually $1,000 dollar notes in Singapore currency." Without hesitation, the 39-year-old handed it to the information counter. Within three days, the black pouch, which also contained a name card and a mobile phone, was returned ... ( read original story ...)