with revenues from Hong Kong up by more than 20% (although volumes slipped back 24.7%), and a similar value increase in Singapore. In Japan, exports rose 7.6% in value terms, but declined by 1.2% by volume. Bottled wine exports to the country fell 20% by ... ( read original story ...)
Update: Singapore denies Leopard 2A7 acquisition, but questions remain over anomalies
However, German government reports on its military equipment exports, reviewed by Jane’s on 21 March, have revealed that seven Leopard 2 MBTs – although of an unspecified variant – had been exported to Singapore in 2016, further casting doubt on the ... ( read original story ...)
ST Engineering, Surbana Jurong, CAPE plan to export next-generation smart airport capabilities
Singapore Technologies Engineering is joining forces with ... the consortium plans to develop a comprehensive export strategy for this business area with a particular focus on Asia Pacific markets and cities with strong growth potential. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Trump to boost exports of lethal drones to more U.S. allies – sources
Also likely to be in the favored group would be key partners such as India, Singapore and Australia as well as many of the 35 signatories to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), an international agreement that sets rules for export of missiles and ... ( read original story ...)
KPMG acquires Singapore mobile app developer
KPMG in Singapore is acquiring business mobile app developer, Rainmaker Labs, in a move it says will beef up its digital and mobile offerings. The acquisition, which financial details were not revealed, encompassed the app developer's businesses in Vietnam ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government outlines its approach to IoT
The biggest hurdle in implementing the internet of things (IoT) around the world is the existence of walled gardens put up by technology suppliers, according to Singapore’s minister in charge of the country’s smart nation initiative. By submitting your ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes law which can bar pictures of terror attack sites
Singapore passed a law on Wednesday making it possible to ban photographs or videos of terror attack sites or communicating information about security operations amid criticism from rights groups that the move could curb press freedoms. The wealthy city ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes terror attack blackout law
SINGAPORE: Singapore's parliament Wednesday passed a controversial law giving authorities the power to block all electronic communications at the scene of a terror attack, despite protests it will erode media freedom. The law allows police to stop anyone ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel to launch mobile wallet tie-up with regional associates
SINGAPORE - The Singtel Group plans to roll out mobile wallet interoperability across its network of regional associates in Asia by mid-2018, it said on Tuesday (March 20). Mobile wallet customers of Singtel and the group's various associate telcos would ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel, AIS plan to link up mobile wallets
THE Singapore Telecom (Singtel) Group yesterday announced plans to interconnect the mobile wallet systems of their regional associates, including Advanced Info Service (AIS), through an interoperable platform. The initiative will enable the group's more ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel unveils pan-Asian mobile wallet plan
Singtel is set to connect its Singapore mobile payments service with commercial offerings from associates and partners across Asia, in a bid to create a pan-Asian network of wallet services. After linking partner operators to its Open Platform, the company ... ( read original story ...)
40% of Singapore customers cancel bank services due to poor CX
Ever thought of switching banks due to a poor customer experience (CX)? Well, you are not alone. This is based on findings from a recent study by Genesys, and Frost & Sullivan, which found 40% of Singapore banking customers stopping or cancelling their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia stocks rebound as banks advance
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. closed 1.4% higher, and DBS Group Holdings and United Overseas Bank rose at least 0.7% each. Nomura said Tuesday that Singapore banks' loan growth will continue to be supported by the robust pipeline of mortgage drawdowns. ( read original story ...)
Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge Sydney Airport
Review: China Eastern First Class 777-300ER Singapore To Shanghai Review: China Eastern First Class Lounge Shanghai Airport Review: China Eastern First Class 777 Shanghai To Los Angeles In the last installment I reviewed the Singapore Airlines first class ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel planning ‘Star Alliance’ of mobile wallets in Asia
Singapore: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) plans to create a platform that connects mobile wallets across Asia, enabling users to pay digitally in the countries its partners operate. The initiative will begin commercially in mid-2018 between ... ( read original story ...)
Outlook for government bonds to remain challenging: DBS report
says Singapore’s DBS Banking Group. In addition to renewed supply pressure into fiscal year 2019 domestically, developed market yields are likely to rise further as monetary normalisation continues, it observed in Tuesday’s daily market report. ( read original story ...)