KUCHING: Asia continues to provide promising economic prospects and improved quality of life that appeal to professionals and entrepreneurs both from within the region and across the globe, according to HSBC’s new Expat Explorer survey. While Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
DBS takes the stage with branded stand-up comedy effort
DBS Singapore created its very own branded stand-up comedy session called “DBS Presents THE FUNNY IN MONEY” to push for further adoption of its PayLah! app. “DBS Presents THE FUNNY IN MONEY” is a part of an overarching concept to bring about the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore risks destroying past in race to build: top archaeologist
Singapore faces a race against time to save its past, according to its top archaeologist, who warns relentless development in the land-scarce city-state comes at a heavy price. Construction work has been near ceaseless in recent years as the financial hub ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore vows to back Vietnam in transforming industries
VNA Singapore vows to back Vietnam in transforming industries, Government news, Vietnam breaking news, politic news, vietnamnet bridge, english news, Vietnam news, news Vietnam, vietnamnet news, Vietnam net news, Vietnam latest news, vn news ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia to set up stock market trading link by year-end
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore and Malaysia will set up a stock market trading link between Bursa Malaysia (BMYS.KL) and the Singapore Exchange (SGXL.SI) by the end of this year, regulators from both countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore says no strong case to ban cryptocurrency trading
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank has been studying the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, but there is as yet no strong case to ban trading of the digital coins in the city-state, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore’s Nicholson Calls Rising Rates Biggest Risk
Feb.04 -- Bank of Singapore Head of Fixed Income Gareth Nicholson discusses the bond markets and his investment thoughts. he speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank expects BSP to raise interest rates
DBS Bank of Singapore said Monday it expects the policy-setting Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to raise the benchmark interest rates in its meeting Thursday to control the accelerating inflation rate. DBS said in a report inflation in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airshow: Why is Asia spending big on defence?
Asia's biggest airshow has opened in Singapore. The biennial event brings together the biggest names in the commercial aviation and defence industries. While many countries are slashing their defence budgets, in Asia it's quite the opposite. The BBC's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airshow: Asia aviation in five charts
And the region is also home to the most popular aircraft journey on the planet. With Asia's largest air show taking place in Singapore, we've been taking a look at the region's aviation industry. Asia is the world's dominant region for air travel. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For February 5
Singapore retained its position as the second freest economy in the world for the 24th consecutive year, but the margin with top-ranked rival Hong Kong has widened further. — The Straits Times (paywall) Improper for MPs or public officers to ‘get back ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech company launches cryptocurrency
Singapore mobile payment app company SpherePay officially opened its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on Monday. Earlier this month, SpherePay announced that it would launch a total of 10 Billion SAY tokens, of which 40% would be distributed for sale via an ICO. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Stan Chart and UOB director leaves Singapore banking, heads to start-up
A senior banking professional, who’s held director-level roles at UOB and Stan Chart in Singapore, has just joined a fintech firm. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/306691/peter-vicente-uob/ A senior banking strategist, who’s held director-level ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Advance Credit Card – MoneySmart Review 2018
Running a household in Singapore is no joke. Not only do you need to make sure ... else—from washing machine purchases to that sleek new sound system. The HSBC Advance Credit Card is a strong contender thanks to the fact that it doles out up to 3.5% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore worries, and prepares, for militant attack
"If there's an attack in the Philippines, it may get half an hour in a 24-hour news cycle. An attack in Singapore with all the multicultural individuals operating here, will be within the narrative for a few days at least." (Video YouTube/Straits Times ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airshow focuses on drones and cybersecurity technology
SINGAPORE -- As the global aviation industry undergoes a major transformation, the Singapore Airshow, the largest of its kind in Asia in terms of exhibitors, opens on Tuesday with plans to showcase innovative technologies on drones and cybersecurity. ( read original story ...)