For instance, in 1977, the bank launched the Pandan Valley condominium, Singapore’s largest condominium at the time. DBS today continues its slew of firsts. In 2017, the bank launched POSB Smart Buddy – the world’s first in-school wearable tech ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore final Q4 GDP seen revised down on slowing manufacturing, exports growth
SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Singapore's economy is forecast to have expanded less than initially expected in the fourth quarter as factory activity and exports slowed, suggesting the recent moderation in booming sales of electronics could be a drag on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Falls Most in 9 Years Amid India Futures Spat
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore Exchange Ltd. stock fell the most since November 2008 in early trading Monday as investors reacted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.’s move to end its licensing pact with the Lion City bourse. NSE, together with other ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seen Kicking Off Race to Tax $38 Billion Shopping Boom
Singapore may unveil an e-commerce tax in next week’s budget, setting the tone for a region that’s grappling with online retail’s assault on brick-and-mortar vendors. Eight of the 12 economists in a Bloomberg survey said the Feb. 19 budget will ... ( read original story ...)
Regional IPO market to accelerate in 2018, says SGX
KUALA LUMPUR: Ample liquidity, high valuation levels and a renewed appetite for cross-border listings are brightening the horizon for the regional initial public offering (IPO) market this year amid a pickup in global listings, according to Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For February 12
Malaysia will discuss in detail with Singapore the proposal to introduce a single inspection centre on the Johor Causeway, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Sunday (Feb 11). Singapore may unveil an e-commerce tax in next week ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia DPM: Further discussion needed with Singapore on single border checkpoint
LABIS (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia will need to hold further discussions with Singapore over the possibility of having a single border checkpoint between the two countries, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Sunday (Feb 11). ( read original story ...)
Excitement over Singapore-Malaysia market connect
Against this shared history and the bilateral chemistry between both countries that is at its best now, the plan to allow mutual market access under a "Malaysia-Singapore Connect" would not only seem logical, but also natural. The stock trading link ... ( read original story ...)
Where to get hired (and fired) at Standard Chartered in Asia after CNY
https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/307747/bankers-asia-regret-becoming-mds/ Standard Chartered will ramp up hiring of corporate banking relationship managers (RMs) in Singapore after Chinese New Year. The bank is also looking to redeploy some of its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore wholesalers turning tech-savvy in expanding online and regional market
... is merging with Spring Singapore to form the new Enterprise Singapore agency - is at the helm of the ITM, which will also aim to help wholesalers like Song Fish to tap on technology to cope better with peak business periods like Chinese New Year ... ( read original story ...)
Sasseur Reit plans up to $600 million IPO in March
SINGAPORE - SASSEUR Group, a Shanghai-based developer of outlet malls which last year pushed back plans for a Reit listing here, has begun gauging investor interest again with plans to list Sasseur Reit in March. The initial public offering (IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Ultimate CNY Discount Cheatsheet – 20 Reunion Dinner, Snacks & Takeaway Deals In 2018
DBS/POSB cardmembers exclusive: $5 return voucher with no minimum ... Not valid for Pen Cai Treasure Pot and all hampers. The Westin Singapore is also offering a 1-for-1 international buffet at Seasonal Tastes, taking your dining experience to a new ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank crowned king at the Marketing’s 2018 Mob-Ex Awards
With the launch of its first global POSB Smart Buddy programme ... of their child’s whereabouts with the bus tracker and in-school locator feature. The Singapore bank placed its focus on reducing cost of cash handling and recycling in the eco system. ( read original story ...)
Festive promotions, travel aid and cashback for active living
DBS and POSB are offering a slew of festive deals ... The recent launch follows the campaign roll-out across Asia, with Singapore being the first and only market to reward customers with cash for achieving their set step goals. A Manulife study covering ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t let employers hold on to maids’ salaries: Centre for Domestic Employees
The Singapore government should consider prohibiting the practice ... For maids who said they wanted to receive their salary electronically, CDE collaborated with POSB and employment agencies to help these workers open a bank account known as the POSB ... ( read original story ...)
EZ-Link Expands EZ-Pay to Singapore Car Parks
EZ-Link Singapore, the largest issuer of CEPAS-compliant cards ... It works by enabling payments to be charged directly to a Citibank or DBS/POSB card with no service or administrative fees. “The expansion of EZ-Pay acceptance to car parks demonstrates ... ( read original story ...)