Singapore enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a hub for financial ... insights and research knowledge from Citi’s global research and advisory team.Access to Citibank’s online investment platforms such as eFX, Online Unit Trusts, and Citibank ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines now accepts Android Pay, Apple Pay on its mobile app
BOOKING flights and selecting seats on Singapore Airlines has now become easier as travellers can now pay for airfares and other services via Android Pay and Apple Pay on the carrier’s mobile app. The airline said the new payment methods will make ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore online gaming firm Sea raises about $890 million in U.S. IPO: IFR
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore-based online gaming and e-commerce firm Sea Ltd has raised about $890 million in its U.S IPO after pricing the offering above expectations, Thomson Reuters publication IFR reported, citing two people with knowledge of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Sea poised to raise US$850m in IPO
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Sea Ltd. plans to price shares at $15 in its initial public offering and raise more than $850 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The total amount may be more than $1 billion if an option to sell additional ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to finalize $13.8 billion Boeing order next week
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Friday it will finalize an order for 39 Boeing Co aircraft worth $13.8 billion at list prices when Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visits Washington D.C. next week. The airline said in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore couple stranded on Japan mountain saved by sheltering in tiny cave
The newlyweds from Singapore decided to trek up Hokkaido’s tallest mountain ... where Ms Lim called home to tell their families the good news. Both will be discharged today. Ms Lim added they will continue their honeymoon in Japan and will return ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is known as a ‘nanny state’ — and its leader has no apologies
Tiny Singapore's leap from developing world to advanced economy within a single generation depended on a strong government hand in external relations, economic policies, citizens' retirement savings and more — leading to a perception that the country is ... ( read original story ...)
Property Agent Commissions – What Singaporeans Might Not Know
Property agents cannot handle most money related to the property transaction on your behalf. In purchase and sale transactions for all properties in Singapore, e.g. refer you to a moneylender and advertise your property without your consent.While a ... ( read original story ...)
The Virtual Singapore project aims to digitize an entire city
But that’s just what’s happening with Virtual Singapore, a new public-private partnership to take one of Asia’s most vibrant cities and recreate it as a dynamic 3D model. The idea is to collaborate on a data platform that will allow scientists ... ( read original story ...)
Magic Leap Confirms $500 Million Finance Round led by Temasek
Mixed reality hardware startup, Magic Leap has confirmed that it has raised $502 million in a funding round led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek. The firm previously raised more than $1.3 billion from investors including Google, Alibaba and ... ( read original story ...)
Property market heats up: prices expected to rise by 10% in 2018
Despite the property cooling measures which are in place, UOB Kay Hian expects home prices in Singapore to climb by 5 to 10% in 2018. Morgan Stanley concurs, predicting that property prices will increase by 10% by the end of 2018. According to Vikrant ... ( read original story ...)
SIA adds Android Pay, Apple Pay as new payment methods on mobile app
Mr Campbell Wilson, SIA’s senior vice-president for sales and marketing, said cashless payment was a rising trend not only in Singapore but in many parts of the world. “Having cutting-edge mobile payment platforms such as Android Pay and Apple Pay ... ( read original story ...)
Nets mobile wallet allows you to leave your cards at home
SINGAPORE — Making payment through Nets can now be done with a tap of the mobile phone or by scanning a QR code on a new mobile app, without the need for the physical ATM cards. Electronic payments company Nets launched its mobile wallet, NetsPay ... ( read original story ...)
Parliament ticks off Singapore trade deal
Australian universities, lawyers and financial firms will be among the biggest winners from an updated free trade agreement with Singapore. Enabling legislation cleared parliament on Thursday. Under the changes, Australian lawyers and financial service ... ( read original story ...)
CubeLogic Accelerates Growth with Opening of New Office in Singapore
The new Singapore office will service the needs of existing APAC ... and Lee Campbell, CEO.” Here at Fintech Finance, we work with renowned executives in the industry to provide key decision-makers globally within leading financial services organizations ... ( read original story ...)
Will Hong Kong spark a race to the bottom in IPO rules?
Some big Hong Kong listings are expected to be pushed into 2018, but the pipeline remains strong. Hoping to increase its share of IPOs, the Singapore Exchange launched discussions last year over a more relaxed approach to dual-share listings. If the plan ... ( read original story ...)