The worst may be over for Singapore's three biggest banks. A stronger economy, higher interest rates and rising wealth is expected to boost income at DBS Group Holdings, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp and United Overseas Bank. After several quarters hit by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, the next Fintech regional hub
These advancements in technology did not happen overnight. Singapore’s big bank players are supporting the push for fintech. They are open to collaborations and partnerships with fintech firms. The financial services sector knows that fintech will be a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse May Take Further Damage On Monday
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tumbled 2.48 percent, CapitaLand skidded 2.11 percent, Genting Singapore dropped 1.48 percent, United Overseas Bank shed1.18 percent, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation lost 1.18 percent, SingTel fell 0.85 percent, Comfort DelGro ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore Sees Philippines Hiking Rates 2 to 3 Times This Year
Feb.04 -- Richard Jerram, chief economist at Bank of Singapore, discusses his outlook for central banks in Asia and monetary policy in the Philippines. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." Bloomberg 1:40 ( read original story ...)
If bonuses are down anywhere at Deutsche Bank in Asia, it will be here
Deutsche Bank may not be paying bonuses until March ... Will Deutsche’s relationship managers in Singapore and Hong Kong secure good bonuses on the back of their strong 2017? Not all of them will, says former Merrill Lynch private banker Rahul Sen ... ( read original story ...)
New export strategy to coincide with 70th Independence
Coinciding with Sri Lanka’s 70th Independence Anniversary, the government will be launching a new national export strategy this month in collaboration with the government of Singapore, following the strengthening of bilateral relations last month. ( read original story ...)
Environment activists jailed for filming sand export activities
and most of it has gone to enlarge Singapore. But Cambodia had banned all sand exports as dredging has had a serious impact on coastal ecosystems and surrounding land said the Ministry of Mines and Energy. However, when two environment activists filmed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GDP growth to moderate
SINGAPORE: which is viewed within the group of nations called ... GDP growth to moderate to +2.9%, economic growth to slow on lower exports,” said the report. It also said strong economic diversification and innovation efforts will, however, keep ... ( read original story ...)
It’s when, not if: Singapore worries, and prepares, for terrorist 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." In early 2017, Aon lifted ... ( read original story ...)
It’s when, not if – 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." In early 2017, Aon lifted ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s next prime minister: what’s taking so Loong?
Singapore is officially in a political silly season – and elections are not even due until 2021. Speculation on who will replace Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong went into overdrive last week when the 65-year-old’s latest comments suggested the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines flight from Taiwan to Singapore delayed due to bomb hoax
A Singapore Airlines flight bound for Singapore from Taiwan ... "The crew acted normally." Taiwan's Apple Daily news site said in a report on Friday that the plane was on the runway when Taipei police informed the airport police that a woman had made ... ( read original story ...)
60 Subway branches in Singapore have stopped selling pork
Reactions to the news have been mixed, with some customers bemoaning the loss and threatening to "boycott Subway", while others hoped that they'll still be able to get the regular menu in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Gānbēi To HSBC’s 8 Chinese New Year Takeaway & Dining Offers For The Year Of The Dog 2018
but if there’s one thing we Singaporeans can’t get enough of, it’s great food and even greater deals. HSBC is extending some sweet offers to its cardholders which you won’t want to miss out on, whether you’re planning to go big at a banquet or ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore still a ‘safe and secure home’: Ministry of Home Affairs
Singapore continued to be a safe and secure home in 2017 ... and was enhanced to allow users to subscribe to alerts based on their location, and to receive news alerts on terrorist incidents around the world. ( read original story ...)
No live coverage of Winter Olympic Games in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans who want to watch this month's Pyeongchang ... The national broadcaster's statement read: "Regular news updates on the Winter Olympics are available on Channel NewsAsia, 938Now, Today and our other platforms featuring news segments." ( read original story ...)