Sixty-one men and five women, aged between 17 and 63, were arrested on Oct 24 for their suspected involvement in gang-related activities, operating of illegal gambling dens, and other criminal activit... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to hang two drug traffickers amid calls for a halt
SINGAPORE (Reuters ... not been released,” Amnesty International said in a statement on Wednesday. “News of these planned executions follow the reported execution of another man today ... ( read original story ...)
UOB reports 17% higher 3Q earnings of $1.04 bil on higher net interest income and lower allowances
SINGAPORE (Oct 26): UOB Group reported 3Q18 earnings of $1.04 billion, 17% higher than the same quarter last year, driven by double-digit growth in net interest income and lower allowances. Net intere... ( read original story ...)
DBS whets appetites with chatbot F&B service
Online chat has become more than just for chit-chat. An initiative by DBS Bank - a first in Singapore - allows consumers to skip the regular queue, pre-order and pay for food and drinks with Facebook ... ( read original story ...)
Factories get a facelift amidst Singapore’s industrial property sector transformation
With a glut of industrial space in the pipeline, developers are rolling out tempting amenities and incorporating the latest tech in order to lure long-term tenants. Gone are the days when industrial d... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Romance With Public Housing Hits Rough Patch
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s long romance with public housing is going through a rocky patch, threatening to undermine one of the most popular government policies. Load Error For decades, the no-frills, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Public Housing, Envy of the World, Hits Rough Patch
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s long romance with public housing is going through a rocky patch, threatening to undermine one of the most popular government policies. For decades, the no-frills, affordable ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Accuses Singapore Trader of Laundering North Korea Funds
U.S. prosecutors unveiled charges Thursday against a Singapore man for allegedly moving millions of dollars in transactions through the U.S. financial system on behalf of North Korea in violation of A... ( read original story ...)
Expat Banking in Singapore
For example, the global bank account offered by Citibank International Personal Bank (IPB) Singapore allows clients to save in USD and 9 other currencies, and provides trading opportunities in the US, ... ( read original story ...)
Karawang-based Firm Export Salted Egg to Singapore
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - UD Surya Abadi, a Karawang-based firm that processed duck and salted egg gradually increased the export rate of its products to the neighboring country, Singapore. Currently, the f... ( read original story ...)
Issues with SingPass Mobile app due to ‘software error’: GovTech
SINGAPORE: Issues with the new SingPass Mobile app have been traced to a software error, said the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) on Tuesday (Oct 23). Several users had reported th... ( read original story ...)
New lab at NUS, scholarships for doctoral students to boost electronics sector
SINGAPORE - A new research laboratory that aims to help develop advanced semiconductors that are more efficient and cheaper was launched on Thursday (Oct 25), along with $1.5 million in scholarships t... ( read original story ...)
Indian In Singapore Given “Stern Warning” For Posting Image Of Torn Flag
Avijit Das Patnaik, 44, who lost his job at Singapore's DBS Bank over the incident, on August 14 posted the picture on the Facebook page of the Singapore Indians and Expats group, showing the Singapor... ( read original story ...)
DBS vs OCBC vs CIMB vs Maybank Renovation Loans in Singapore (2018)
I know firsthand how chor it is for newly weds to pay for both the dream wedding and home at the same time. Even if you hold a modest banquet and only make minor renovations to your house, you’re like... ( read original story ...)
Ericsson starts export of 5G-ready telecom gear to Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand
The company is looking to add more Southeast Asia markets to its list of countries to which its facility in India will export products to from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. Swedish telecom equi... ( read original story ...)
36 Hours in Singapore
Singapore’s main island is sometimes described as diamond-shaped — fitting, perhaps, since the sparkling city, which had a starring role in the movie “Crazy Rich Asians,” is known for its materialisti... ( read original story ...)