Iranian debut film, “Disappearance” was the winner of the best film prize at the Silver Screen Awards, the competitive section of the Singapore International Film Festival. Directed by Ali Asgari, the film tells the story of two young lovers who run ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bars American-Muslim preacher entering from Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: American-Muslim preacher Yusuf Estes was barred from entering Singapore last month in connection with a controversial Islamic-themed cruise. Estes and his wife were deported from Changi Airport back to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 24. He had gone to ... ( read original story ...)
The next stop for ‘smart’ Singapore? Cognitive city
Key to that leap is developing Singapore’s smart banks, particularly through mobile payment. China is a leader here, having developed a highly sophisticated system of mobile payment where any individual in nearly 280 cities needs only to carry a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Horse Racing: Sunday Preview Dec 3
Singapore action returns Sunday with an 11 race card, the last meeting of 2017, here are our selections for the day brought to you by Knightsbridge Bloodstock Come racing in Singapore in 2018 with one of their easy syndicates. RACE 1: CLASS 5 – 1200M ... ( read original story ...)
Whisky Live Singapore really got us loving the whisky life
There was something different about last weekend’s Whisky Live Singapore 2017. Firstly, there was the change of location – after two consecutive years at Sentosa Island, this year the organisers, La Maison Du Whisky Singapore (LMDW), moved the show to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Australia ratify upgraded free trade agreement
The upgraded Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement came into force yesterday to herald a new era of bilateral economic relations, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said. Its key benefits include updated trade rules in goods, increased ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s youth football teams dogged by administrative issues
Singapore's national age-group football teams, along with the senior side, have come under fire after a string of poor results in recent times. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has already announced a slew of changes to improve the quality of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bars foreign preacher from entering to preach on Islamic-themed cruise
Estes was reportedly being considered as a speaker on the cruise after two previous candidates, Zimbabwean Ismail Menk and Malaysian Haslin Baharim, were banned from setting foot in the Republic for their “segregationist and divisive teachings”. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Logistics & Warehousing Market Outlook 2017-2021 – A Benchmark Report for Every New Player
The "Singapore Logistics & Warehousing Market Outlook to 2021 - Freight Forwarding and Warehousing Sector to Support Future Growth" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. "Singapore Logistics & Warehousing Market Outlook to 2021 - Freight ... ( read original story ...)
Company briefs: Singapore Post
Singapore Post is revising its rates for the international delivery of small packets from Jan 2 next year, following new rates set by a United Nations agency. It will also stop accepting delivery of international small packets by ship from the same date as ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore to deepen business collaboration with Zhejiang
More opportunities are opening up for Singapore firms in the Chinese province of Zhejiang in areas of trade, e-commerce, professional services and innovation. A growing number of local companies - such as e-commerce player M-DAQ and logistics business ... ( read original story ...)
UnionPay International launches Merchant Strategic Partnership Program to enhance user experience overseas
SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2017 /CNW/ -- After building an extensive global acceptance network, UnionPay International is now attaching greater significance to cardholders' experience at major merchants. The other day, UnionPay International held its first ... ( read original story ...)
Indian tech firm launches anti-fraud exam software in Singapore
Singapore: An Indian technology company on Friday launched a software in Singapore to prevent cheating and fraud in examinations. Bengaluru-based Mindlogicx Infratec Limited claimed that the software is the first of its kind in the world. 'IntelliPAD ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Launches World’s Largest API Platform – Why Should You Even Care?
Earlier this month, DBS launched what they claim is the world’s largest API platform by any bank. Some 155 APIs for Singapore are now available to anyone who wants to tap into DBS’ many financial services, from fund transfers, to rewards points and ... ( read original story ...)
Threats to Singapore’s media industry are opportunities: IMDA board member
Singapore’s media industry is facing threats from the rise of digital content through new distribution platforms such as social media and over-the-top (OTT) video platforms. The threats, however, also represent opportunities for the industry to grow ... ( read original story ...)
Gong Cha reopens in Singapore – here’s what else is new
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong Cha returned to Singapore today with the opening of a new flagship outlet at SingPost Centre. It temporarily exited Singapore earlier this June when Royal Tea Taiwan, the company behind the Gong Cha brand, did not renew a ... ( read original story ...)