SINGAPORE: Exports of primary chemicals to China surged by 71.7% year on year in November, while shipments of other specialty chemicals to the United States were up by 62.4%, according to International Enterprise (IE) Singapore. Exports of goods made in ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of S’pore hiring staff for Mid-East wealth
The private-banking arm of OCBC Bank is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role in managing the money of the Middle East's wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire about 20 relationship ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues another cautionary note on cryptocurrencies
Singapore banking regulator has issued yet another advisory note on investing in cryptocurrencies, reminding the public that these are not recognised as legal tender. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said any investment in cryptocurrencies such as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ new cabins are going to make it hard to fly in economy again
Singapore Airlines has launched its all-new cabins on board ... Other perks include a personal reading light, cocktail table, and extra stowage space. The good news for the rest of us is economy seats have been given a makeover and they promise more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank warns against investing in cryptocurrencies
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank issued a warning against investment in cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, saying it considers their recent price surge to be driven by speculation and that there is a risk investors could lose all their capital. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered : Goes Live for US Dollar Gpi Services
SINGAPORE, Dec. 18-- The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication issued the following news release: Standard Chartered today went live with its US Dollar (USD) SWIFT global payments innovation (gpi) services to extend its offering to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s IP Office to Grant MilliporeSigma’s Patent Application for CRISPR Technology
View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/singapores-ip-office-to-grant ... to license its CRISPR-related patents to interested parties "Singapore's notice of patent allowance for MilliporeSigma's CRISPR integration ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues cryptocurrency warning
Singapore Tuesday issued a warning about cryptocurrencies after a recent surge in prices sent investors flocking to bitcoin. "The Monetary Authority of Singapore advises the public to act with extreme caution and understand the significant risks they take ... ( read original story ...)
Web portal, mobile application with petrol price comparison could soon be developed here
SINGAPORE - A mobile application that will allow consumers to compare petrol prices could soon be developed by the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS). This comes after the CCS did a second inquiry into the petrol market, where it ascertained there ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore to add more Dubai staff in wealth drive
The private-banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role managing the money of the Middle East’s wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire about 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore Hires Private Bankers for Mideast Wealth
The private-banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role managing the money of the Middle East’s wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire about ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bans Two More People From Finance for 1MDB Breaches
Singapore banned two more financial professionals over breaches related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd., taking to eight the number of prohibitions handed down by the city in connection with the troubled state investment fund. The Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hands life ban to banker in 1MDB-linked cases
Singapore on Tuesday banned a jailed banker from working in its financial services industry for life over his links to the international money-laundering scandal involving neighbouring Malaysia's state fund 1MDB. Financial regulator the Monetary Authority ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues more financial bans related to 1MDB scandal
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank on Tuesday said it had permanently barred Yeo Jiawei, a former wealth manager of Swiss bank BSI involved in breaches related to Malaysia’s 1MDB fund, from managing financial services firms and advisory ... ( read original story ...)
5 More Hidden Property Jewels
Singapore’s property market is on the verge of an uptrend, according to Morgan Stanley. Analysts at Morgan Stanley expects Singapore’s property prices to climb by as much as eight percent in 2018. Along with other research houses, Morgan Stanley ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Nov petrochemical export growth slows to 4.4%
Exports of primary chemicals to China surged by 71.7% year on year in November, while shipments of other specialty chemicals to the USA were up by 62.4%, according to International Enterprise (IE) Singapore. This is because prices of refined oil products ... ( read original story ...)