SINGAPORE - Singapore's three top banks DBS, OCBC and UOB are significant funders of coal projects in the region, an analysis of their investments shows, putting them at odds with a growing number of global banks shunning financing of polluting coal-fired ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia doesn’t want a return to ‘confrontational diplomacy’ with Singapore: PM Najib
Malaysia does not want a return to the era of “confrontational diplomacy” and “barbed rhetoric” between itself and Singapore, said Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Tuesday (16 January). In an apparent dig at former premier Mahathir Mohamad ... ( read original story ...)
Ishikawa grabs share of halfway lead at Singapore Open
SINGAPORE (AP) -- Ryo Ishikawa moved into a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the Singapore Open on Saturday, raising hopes the former teen prodigy can finally win a tournament away from home. Ishikawa completed his weather-interrupted second round ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For January 19
If fertility rates in Singapore remain at current levels, the ageing population will cause a drag of 1.5 percentage points on per capita gross domestic product (GDP) growth every year until 2060. The government of Singapore is set to announce its budget ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sparks mockery with Instagram ‘influencers’ for budget
Singapore's government has sparked mockery after hiring social ... alongside the message: "Great news -- Budget 2018 is coming soon!" Another showed user Josephine. T staring pensively at an iPad, with the post: "With inflationary pressure in mind, we ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based Grab Acquires Bangalore-based Payments Startup iKaaz
Grab, a Singapore headquartered on-demand transportation mobile payments platform in Southeast Asia, today announced it has acquired Bangalore-based payments startup iKaaz. The rich functionality of iKaaz’ mobile payments platform and its experienced ... ( read original story ...)
Sea, Razer IPOs will get more startups to go public, but when will SGX attract them?
For example, Netlink NBN Trust’s US$1.7 billion listing on SGX topped the IPO charts (Netlink is Singapore’s fiber broadband network owner and telco Singtel’s broadband unit). Cromwell European Real Estate also listed on SGX, raising US$1 billion. ( read original story ...)
All You Need to Know About Setting Up a Fintech Business in Singapore
In recent times, it is common to see the term “fintech” being bandied around in common parlance. Perhaps you yourself may be interested in finding out more about fintech and even starting your own fintech business to ride the fintech wave. However, you ... ( read original story ...)
A first timer’s experience traveling business class
is something that's not offered in the economy section. So imagine the excitement I felt when I got the chance to fly business class via Singapore Airline last November. Selected members of the media including yours truly were invited by the company to see ... ( read original story ...)
3 Big Risks Singapore Exchange Limited Is Facing, And How It Is Handling Them
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68) is the only stock exchange operator in Singapore. Any company, big or small, faces risks that could damage its business. In Singapore Exchange’s annual report for its fiscal year ended 30 June 2017 (FY2017), the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ new Airbus A380 for London, Hong Kong
Min spend, T&Cs apply. Click here. London and Hong Kong are next on the list for Singapore Airlines' newest Airbus A380s featuring the Star Alliance members' latest first class suites and business class seats. From 16 February a new A380 will take on SQ322 ... ( read original story ...)
Export growth hits 7-year high but outlook more muted
A global electronics boom propelled Singapore's export growth to a seven-year high last year - but an underwhelming showing last month hinted that this pace will be tough to sustain. While trade demand is set to remain robust, exports are expected to grow ... ( read original story ...)
Shock in Singapore as back-office salaries surge by up to 34%
After years in the doldrums, pay for these banking professionals in Singapore is suddenly and surprisingly on the up again. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/305287/recruiters-asia-frustrated-by-candidates/ After years in the doldrums, pay for back ... ( read original story ...)
Business Committee Urges Govt To Help Startups Grow Into Unicorns
To help the Republic thrive in the digital economy, the Government needs to make the country more attractive to startups and help them grow into unicorns, said the Singapore Business Federation-led SME Committee (SMEC) on Wednesday (Jan 17) as it unveiled ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore needs stronger anti-bribery laws
Areas to beef up in 1960 Act include bigger fines and a wider net for prosecutors Singapore's biggest corruption scandal, involving Keppel Offshore & Marine, has shown up areas in the country's anti-bribery laws that could be strengthened to better deter ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Air Force at 50
This year, Singapore’s air force is commemorating its 50th anniversary. The occasion, along with the series of commemorative activities that have been planned for 2018, puts the focus not just on the city-state’s existing capabilities, but the ongoing ... ( read original story ...)