New Delhi: India and Singapore on Wednesday signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in maritime security and called for ensuring freedom of navigation in critical sea lanes in the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Which banking jobs in Singapore have the biggest vacancies?
Digital banking is a good choice. HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citi: they are three of the Western banks most entrenched in the Asian region. The first two generate most of their profits from Asia, while Citi employs more people in Singapore than any other ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS Bank lowers India’s FY18 GDP growth to 6.6 pc
Singapore's DBS Bank today lowered India's GDP growth forecast for current fiscal to 6.6% from the previous 6.8%, citing that businesses were "still adjusting" to the new GST regime and there was "limited room" for fiscal support. The bank, however ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank lowers India’s FY18 GDP growth to 6.6%c
Singapore’s DBS Bank today lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent from the previous 6.8 per cent, citing that businesses were “still adjusting” to the new GST regime and there were “limited room” for fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Brunei Conclude Military Exercise
This month, Singapore and Brunei carried out another iteration of one of their annual military exercises. The drills, which came amid a series of other interactions as well, highlighted the ongoing defense ties between the two fellow Southeast Asian states. ( read original story ...)
The changing nature of Singapore’s swingers scene
Singapore may consistently rank among the world’s freest economies, but the city remains highly conservative – on the surface. Numerous pornographic websites are blocked by the state and homosexual acts still warrant jail terms. Digital disruption ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to boost employees’ digital skills to push design thinking and planning
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has unveiled the first phase of its Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) to strengthen the digital capabilities of Singapore employees. Approximately 900 branch employees including service associates and assistant branch ... ( read original story ...)
The new Chee Soon Juan? Singapore activist Jolovan Wham defiant after court charges
A Singaporean civil activist facing the prospect of imprisonment for organising small-scale public protests has urged his compatriots to question why peaceful assemblies are criminalised, as rights groups and observers once again piled pressure on the ... ( read original story ...)
Eye on China: India and Singapore ink naval pact
Singapore's proposal to expand the "Code of Unplanned Encounters ... to resources in accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app ... ( read original story ...)
Panaya Expands Global Footprint in Asia Pacific with Singapore Based Management Team
Panaya, the leader in SaaS-based testing and continuous delivery announced today the opening of four new offices in Singapore, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai to meet a growing demand for its enterprise agile delivery solutions. New contracts that ... ( read original story ...)
Annual investments in public safety LTE infrastructure will surpass $800 Million by the end of 2017
The "Public Safety LTE & Mobile Broadband Market ... Sao Tom & Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka St Kitts & Nevis St Lucia St Vincent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore charges activist for organising assemblies without permit, showing ‘blatant disregard for the law’
Singapore authorities charged human rights activist Jolovan Wham on Wednesday for organising public assemblies without a police permit, prompting rights groups to call on the government to guarantee the right to peaceful assembly. The 37-year-old Wham, the ... ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore vow to deepen defence ties, ensure freedom of navigation
NEW DELHI: India and Singapore today signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in the maritime security domain and called for ensuring freedom of navigation in critical sea lanes against the backdrop of China's increasing military manoeuvres in the Indo ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares end lackluster as weak financials weigh
Singapore stocks ended little changed on Wednesday, tracking mixed Asian shares amidst caution over the latest missile test by North Korea and concerns at recent softness in Chinese shares. Stocks in Seoul fell as investors considered the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Businessman charged after moving S$12 mil into Singapore
The forms must then be submitted at the Customs Red Channel upon arrival in Singapore, and at the immigration counters on departure. The daily said Abdul Jalil had indicated that he wished to plead guilty. Under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Oct factory output up 14.6% y/y, but growth not ‘broadbased’
SINGAPORE (Nov 24): Singapore's industrial production rose for a fifteenth straight month in October, driven largely by growth in electronics output, data showed on Friday, raising concerns about an uneven recovery. Manufacturing output in October rose 14 ... ( read original story ...)