OCBC Bank, Singapore Exchange, Standard Chartered Bank, and United Overseas Bank. In a statement today Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer, MAS explained the goal of the project to be: A key outcome of the consortium’s effort is the ability to ... ( read original story ...)
Top Singapore chef gives back Michelin stars
Singapore (AFP) - A Singapore chef with two Michelin stars has announced he wants to be stripped of the honour and will close his popular eatery, the latest restaurateur to walk away from the culinary distinction. Foodies in the affluent city-state, home ... ( read original story ...)
Exxon opens third Singapore cogeneration power plant
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) opens its third cogeneration power plant in Singapore on the site of its Jurong refinery, increasing its total cogeneration capacity in the city-state by nearly 25%. XOM says the new 84 MW plant, which produces both electricity and ... ( read original story ...)
The debut of InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay
Set amid a dynamic, sophisticated neighbourhood along the Singapore River, known for its dining options and arts houses, the luxury hotel has been carefully curated by world-class designers, architects and culinary purveyors. Located just a few minutes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For October 12
Chinese Internet behemoth Alibaba will open a research lab here in Singapore, as part of its new global research programme called the Alibaba Discovery, Adventure, Momentum and Outlook (DAMO) Academy. Singapore’s central bank is widely seen sticking to a ... ( read original story ...)
Banyan Tree is opening its first Singapore resort near the zoo
The news comes as part of the ongoing project to turn the Mandai ... Perks, of course, include easy access to Mandai’s five wildlife parks, which include the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari, the River Safari, the soon-to-be-relocated Jurong Bird Park ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Singapore’s bid to achieve smart city status
Shawn Lim is a reporter at The Drum, covering industry news around the Asia Pacific region with a focus on Singapore and Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, he has worked across photography, video and online, covering a range of subjects including current ... ( read original story ...)
FinTech Gains: Singapore & Indian State Foresee Blockchain Cross-Border Payments
A senior Singapore central bank has called blockchain technology “a natural form of collaboration” between Singapore and the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at a blockchain conference in India, Singaporean central bank managing director Ravi ... ( read original story ...)
PINTEC launches Singapore-based PIVOT to offer digital wealth management technology services in Southeast Asia
BEIJING, Oct. 11,2017 /PRNewswire/ PINTEC Group ("PINTEC"), a leading fintech player in China, today announced the launch of PIVOT Fintech Pte. Ltd. ("PIVOT"), to offer digital wealth management technology services powered by artificial intelligence and ... ( read original story ...)
GIC Makes Share Grab at Glenveagh IPO
Singapore’s GIC Private Limited was revealed to have a 10.2% ownership position in Glenveagh Properties PLC at the Irish homebuilder’s initial public offering (IPO) at October 10th, which saw a 14% increase in Glenveagh’s value from an initial market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based BIGO LIVE Helps Shape Local Internet Business forged Special Partnership with Indonesian Ministry of Communication
Singapore home brand BIGO LIVE is the only livestreaming partner ... with a lot of valuable suggestions for BIGO's future development in Indonesia. View More News at CyberMedia Press Center: http://www.cybermedia.com.tw/news About BIGO ( read original story ...)
HSBC appoints new CEO to replace retiring Stuart Gulliver
Chairman Mark Tucker says Flint has "great understanding and regard for HSBC's heritage, and the passion to build the bank for the next generation." Flint says he's "humbled by the responsibility." He has represented the group in Hong Kong, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC picks John Flint for CEO hotseat
Analysts said given the complexity of HSBC, having two outsiders running the bank would have been a challenge. Flint joined the bank in October 1989 and has worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Bahrain, the US and the UK. His first ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore monetary policy on Oct 13: Here’s what to expect
Singapore's growth outlook is brightening amid a resurgence ... Speculation is building among analysts, including from United Overseas Bank, HSBC Holdings and Macquarie Bank, that the MAS may remove that language in its October statement to prepare the ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft collaborates on blockchain with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and The Association of Banks in Singapore
Participating financial institutions include Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Credit Suisse, DBS Bank Ltd, HSBC Limited, J.P. Morgan, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, OCBC Bank, Singapore Exchange, Standard Chartered Bank, and United Overseas Bank. ( read original story ...)
Axwell and Ingrosso, Marshmello among ZoukOut 2017 acts announced
Two-day passes, bundle tickets and discounted tickets for DBS or POSB Cardmembers are also available. All of the acts announced so far are no strangers to Singapore, having played at previous editions of ZoukOut, other music festivals such as Laneway ... ( read original story ...)