SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Data & Analytics ... Speakers are from the likes of Citibank, Tinder, AXA Asia, Henkel, Tesla, GO-JEK, Grab, Shopee and many others. The summit also features two real-knowledge sharing workshops - The ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore’s population ages, can the Lion City continue to roar?
Singapore seems to be following this notion, at least in regards to its government coffers. The country’s Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat made it clear during the annual budget that he has no intention of allowing funds to run out any time soon. ( read original story ...)
Ex-ANZ bankers in Singapore: where are they now?
Scores of staff left ANZ in Singapore in 2016 – some of their own accord, others because of layoffs and the sale of the firm’s Asian retail and wealth unit to DBS. The Australian bank is now focused on its larger institutional clients in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
The Online Citizen registers with IMDA to continue operations in Singapore
Other websites that have registered under this rule include news sites The Independent Singapore and the now-defunct The Middle Ground. On 6 February, TOC was instructed by the IMDA to register with it under the Broadcasting (Class Licence) Notification ... ( read original story ...)
The Week In Numbers: Singapore Budget 2018
The much-awaited Singapore budget for 2018 was announced on Monday. First off, Singapore reported a budget surplus of $9.61 billion last year. This makes up 2.1% of Singapore’s gross domestic product and is also the highest sum in 30 years. It also ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s migrant workers struggle to get paid
Singapore (CNN)It's a bustle of activity in the drop-in center. Men line up to sign their names in a book and claim tokens for a free meal, redeemable at cheap restaurants in Singapore's Little India district. They're all migrants without jobs in the city ... ( read original story ...)
All have part to play in fighting fake news
The proliferation of fake news has to be fought by newsmakers being more proactive in communication, good journalism and smart citizens. This was the view of Straits Times editor and Singapore Press Holdings' editor-in-chief for its English/ Malay/Tamil ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore set to tax e-books, web TV shows and other digital services from 2020
Singapore Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen conferred France’s highest award A broad swathe of e-services ranging from downloadable digital content such as mobile applications, e-books and movies, to subscription-based media including news, magazines ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain for Finance Conference Returns to Singapore
FinTech Network announces that the Blockchain for Finance Conference, Asia Pacific will be returning to Singapore on June 20-21 with the most innovative organisations sharing DLT developments from across APAC including: Additional speakers from J.P. Morgan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lets Apple customers voice their transactions
OCBC Bank has turned on voice-based commands for iPhone users, allowing them to check their bank accounts or make e-payments via Apple's virtual assistant Siri. Cashless cannot be the face for Singapore smart nation success Increased emphasis on building a ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei, NYP to set up first Huawei ICT academy in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) agreed to set up the first ICT Academy in Singapore as part of Huawei's global initiative to support ... ( read original story ...)
Sembcorp Energy files for IPO
MUMBAI: Sembcorp Energy, an independent power producer that is promoted by Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries, on Friday filed a draft prospectus with markets regulator Sebi for an IPO that could mobilize in the upwards of Rs 5,000 crore. According to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hosts record 1.27 million Indian travellers in 2017
MUMBAI: For the third time in a row, Singapore has registered record arrivals from India with 1.27 travellers visiting the country last year. Over 1.1 million Indian travellers went to Singapore in 2016. Visitor arrivals from India into Singapore has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-flagged tanker attacked off Somalia but escapes
An international anti-piracy force says a Singapore-flagged chemical tanker has exchanged fire with attackers off the coast of Somalia before escaping unharmed. The European Union anti-piracy force says in a statement that the MT Leopard Sun was attacked ... ( read original story ...)
Refinancing Your Home Loan in Singapore – Guide to Saving On Your Mortgage 2018
If your home loan is currently charging you more than 2% interest, you might be paying more than you need to, and should definitely consider refinancing. Refinancing your home loan in Singapore means reducing your monthly repayment amount by switching to a ... ( read original story ...)
Property: Refinancing your mortgage loan
The biggest reason for refinancing your home mortgage loan would be because the market rates have been, and will, increasing. The US Federal Reserve is set to continue hiking its rates for the foreseeable future, and the Singapore Interbank Offered Rate ... ( read original story ...)