SINGAPORE: An election featuring a controversial racial provision will be held later this month to choose a successor to Singapore President Tony Tan, who stepped down on Thursday after completing his six-year term. The election for the mainly ceremonial ... ( read original story ...)
Alaska Airlines, Singapore Airlines announce frequent-flier pact
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Alaska Airlines is adding Singapore Airlines to its already broad line-up of frequent-flier partners. The carriers announced their partnership on Wednesday, saying they’ll offer reciprocal frequent-flier ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore leads foreign investment
SINGAPORE: More than US$3 billion worth of investment entered Myanmar by August this financial year and Singapore topped the list of foreign investors, according to the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). Singapore has traditionally been used as a conduit ... ( read original story ...)
Illegal rhino horns seized at Changi Airport; Vietnamese man assisting in investigations
In a joint media release today, the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) — acting on a tip-off — collaborated with the Singapore Customs and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and stopped the 29-year-old, who was transiting in Singapore during ... ( read original story ...)
8 pieces of illegal rhino horn seized at Changi Airport
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said on Friday they had worked together with Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to investigate the smuggling attempt. Acting on a tip-off, the 29-year-old Vietnamese man ... ( read original story ...)
IPOS partners with Deloitte to strengthen Singapore’s IP position
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and Deloitte have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on solidifying Singapore’s position as an IP and innovation hub. The MoU combines IPOS’s knowledge in IP with Deloitte ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s All-New Suites, Business, Premium Economy and Coach Reveal November 2
Singapore Airlines will take delivery of a new Airbus A380 later this year with its new first class product. That was expected to happen in October, but it’s been delayed. However they’re going to reveal all new products for their four cabins on ... ( read original story ...)
HK lags China, Singapore on blockchain technology: Paul Fung
In recent years, several companies have begun stepping up investments in blockchain technology. Meanwhile, governments are also getting into the act. China, for instance, is reported to be mulling the adoption of blockchain in public services. Paul Fung ... ( read original story ...)
SK Infosec’s Official MSS Launching in Singapore
SK Infosec officially announced it has recently signed partnership contract with Equinix Singapore and would launch its Managed ... Infosec to expand its MSS business abroad. Here at Fintech Finance, we work with renowned executives in the industry ... ( read original story ...)
Australian man JAILED in Singapore after telling police officers he’d ‘knock their f***ing heads off’ before assaulting them in a two week binge of booze and bad behaviour
A Perth man will spend six-and-a-half months behind bars in Singapore after a two-week drunken rampage where he assaulted police and 'caused annoyance'. Jason Peter Darragh arrived in Singapore on April 20 on a stopover to the Philippines, Perth Now reported. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For September 1
Singapore’s emphasis on the security of its critical infrastructures is necessary to safeguard general public safety and compel these systems to keep pace with current security landscape. SINGAPORE’S three banks – DBS Bank, OCBC Bank and United ... ( read original story ...)
Interview: Singapore must look to fintech, China for growth
Minister of Finance sees opportunities in Belt and Road Initiative SINGAPORE The banking sector of Singapore must embrace fintech and other innovations as the financial industry changes due to disruptive forces, said Heng Swee Keat, the city-state's ... ( read original story ...)
Why Alaska Airlines is partnering with Singapore Airlines
The partnership with Singapore Airlines is a good addition to Alaska Airlines' stable of foreign airline partners, travel analysts said. But the fine print won't make high-end business travelers happy. Filled with “must read” stories, industry news and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending up 5.9% year on year in July, for 10th straight monthly rise
SINGAPORE - Bank lending rose 5.9 per cent year on year in July, slowing from June's 7.6 per cent growth, which was the fastest in more than two years as both business and consumer loans improved. Loans were also higher for the 10th straight month ... ( read original story ...)
Citi MaxiGain Savings Account – Is It Worth Signing Up For?
Citibank Singapore is offering a savings account with higher interest that differs from your other “higher interest” savings / current accounts like the OCBC 360 or the UOB Account. You don’t have to credit your salary or spend a certain sum in your ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon: Road closures earn runners’ applause
Local runners are cheering news that more than 90 per cent of this year's route for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) will enjoy full road closures. The move, announced by race organiser Ironman Asia yesterday, will take the SCSM closer to ... ( read original story ...)