An hour before the end of trade in Singapore, OCBC shares were down 3.6%, contrary to the trend in the other bank stocks on the Singapore Exchange. In all, Singapore's second-largest bank reported net profit of S$1.11 billion ($831 million) for the first ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s new programme to develop digital skills of 29,000 staff globally
One of the largest-scale and most ambitious digital transformation initiatives by a Singapore bank, the programme was officially launched yesterday (7 May 2018) by Samuel Tsien, group CEO of OCBC Bank, Jason Ho, head of group human resources, and Yap Aye ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines debuts new regional business class on Perth flights
Receive 75,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases In the first 3 months. Save $425 with no annual fee for the first year. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs, fees and charges apply. Click here now. Singapore Airlines has launched its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Conrad Centennial Reveals Results Of Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
Singapore’s luxury hotel game is strong, especially after the flurry of high profile new openings in recent years. It’s unsurprising, then, that some of the city’s older hotels are sensing the need for an update, undergoing massive makeovers and ... ( read original story ...)
Boxing classes in Singapore: kick ass with hits and HIIT workouts
Boxing is all the rage right now. Put your best gloves on and unleash your inner Muhammad Ali and Manny Pacquiao at these fitness studios in Singapore... Get ready to ruuuumble! Not your average boutique gym, Ground Zero’s Rumble rooms are loaded with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Personal Finance Management Platform Get Acquired
Seedly, the personal finance management platform based in Singapore, is joining forces with ShopBack, the one-stop lifestyle portal of Singapore. This is the Cashback e-Commerce startup’s first acquisition after its USD40M funding announcement in ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Credit Card Sign-up Promotions in Singapore 2018
Citibank credit cards $100 CapitaVouchers (MoneySmart exclusive) + up to $120 cashback New to Citibank credit cards Sign up through MoneySmart (for vouchers, expires 31 May 2018) Min. spend $200 every month x 6 months (for cashback, expires 30 Jun 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech CCRManager wins funding from ex-Temasek banker
CCRManager, a Singapore fintech that is tackling the secondary market in trade loans, has raised US$6.5 million in Series A funding from a group of investors led by veteran banker and ex-Temasek Holdings executive, Francis Rozario of Asia Capital and ... ( read original story ...)
Iran prepares to export new oil grade amid sanctions threat: sources
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Iran is readying the first commercial exports of its West Karoun crude oil grade for May or June, two sources familiar with the matter said, even as fresh economic sanctions against the country loom. Iran has already been ... ( read original story ...)
Property: 3 (legal) ways to avoid paying ABSD
In Singapore, all property purchases are charged Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD), calculated at 1% on the first $180,000, 2% on the second $180,000, and 3% on the rest of the property’s cost. But in December 2011, the Government implemented the ... ( read original story ...)
3 in 10 bosses could pay bribes to win business
Despite regulators and law enforcement agencies around the world imposing more than US$11b of financial penalties since 2012, 10% of Singapore executives still believe bribery and corrupt practices remain prevalent in business, EY revealed in a report. ( read original story ...)
Inaugural Luxury Brands Summit in Singapore Accelerates Digital Transformation of Luxury Brands in Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 100 industry and academic professionals will convene at the Mystique of Luxury Brands Conference 2018 held in Singapore for the first time. They will exchange ideas and views covering the latest trends in ... ( read original story ...)
ThoughtWorks Singapore Launches a Technology Immersion Programme to Grow Tech Talent
SINGAPORE, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ThoughtWorks, a global software development and digital transformation consultancy, today announced the launch of a new ThoughtWorks Immersion Programme supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). ( read original story ...)
Singapore as a governance model
Half a century ago when Singapore was granted its independence in 1965, no one could have predicted accurately that today it would be ranked as the third-most competitive economy by the World Economic Forum and termed as a high-income economy with superior ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: The next chapter
In her inaugural address to Parliament yesterday, President Halimah Yacob focused on the challenges and priorities of a new generation of leaders as they and fellow Singaporeans undertake a new phase of nation building. Here is her address. In January 2016 ... ( read original story ...)
USDA funds major seafood export push into Vietnam
has agreed to provide $196,000 to Food Exports USA-Northeast, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) and four other organizations to cover the cost of a trade mission this year to Ho Chin Minh City, promote products to Singapore and Thailand ... ( read original story ...)