Shirish Jain, payments director at Strategy&, said: "Asia remains the powerhouse in leading customer shift to mobile payments with the report reflecting eight Asian nations in the top 10, and six are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is second priciest city for private property: CBRE
SINGAPORE remains the world's second most expensive housing market after Hong Kong, according to an annual CBRE report which compares private residential property markets across 35 cities. But average ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP growth slows at start of 2019
Economic growth in Singapore slowed in the first three months of 2019 on an annual basis, as falling electronics output dragged down the manufacturing sector, according to a preliminary reading. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank stands pat on monetary policy as growth slows
"The uncertainty for the Singapore economy still remains the same, a two-pronged risk – U.S.-Sino trade relations and the maturing of the global electronics cycle," said Barnabas Gan, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Police go hi-tech with launch of drone-equipped surveillance vehicles
Singapore Police are also going to equip its front-line police officers with the use of wearable technology such as smart glasses armed with video feeds for information gathering. The glasses will be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Keeps Policy Settings as Growth Slows
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s central bank kept its monetary policy settings unchanged on Friday, striking a dovish tone as economic growth slows and inflation stays low. After tightening policy twice ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore quarter one GDP rises 2.0 percent quarter-on-quarter
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s economy grew more than expected in the first quarter from the quarter before on an annualized basis, preliminary data showed on Friday. Gross domestic product (GDP) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank ends tightening cycle as growth slows
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank on Friday kept its monetary settings unchanged after two consecutive rounds of tightening, underscoring policymakers' concerns about a cooling economy ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank leaves policy unchanged as expected
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank on Friday kept its monetary policy unchanged as expected, citing easing economic growth and mild inflationary pressures. The Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Jet Airways suspends Singapore flights; airline’s fleet now down to 14 aircraft
Jet Airways’ former chairman today said that he has announced a 26% stake in the airline as security for Punjab National Bank loans, per regulatory filing. Debt-ridden Jet Airways has slipped into ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking! Another 12.7 Tons Of Hidden Pangolin Scales Seized In Singapore; Marks 2nd Seizure Within 5 Days
National Parks Board (NParks), Singapore Customs and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority have seized another 12.7 tons of pangolin scales; bringing the total recovered in five days to 25.6 tons. As ... ( read original story ...)
At Singapore’s Changi Airport, a New Jewel Shines
At first glance, visitors to the new Jewel complex at Singapore’s Changi Airport might feel like they have entered some mythical dimension. An indoor waterfall — the tallest in the world — drops 130 ... ( read original story ...)
Canada returns to Singapore Sevens wondering how it all went so wrong
It is official. Canada is running on empty. There are only fumes left in the tank but the journey is not over. It was inevitable. When it finally happened it looked and felt ugly. On the biggest ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Private Banking appoints new UNHW head in Singapore
HSBC Private Banking has appointed Chan Eng Chien as its new head of ultra-high net worth (UHNW) solutions, Southeast Asia, HSBC Private Banking, the bank announced on April 11. This is the latest in ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Private Banking in Singapore hires ex-Credit Suisse banker for ultra high net worth unit
"We’re making that pivot to growth by substantially investing in our bench strength attracting the best talent in the industry," said Philip Kunz, head of private banking, South-east Asia. SEE ALSO: ... ( read original story ...)
UOB prices first tier 2 bonds under Singapore’s new regulatory regime
On April 8, United Overseas Bank (UOB) priced US$600 million Basel III-compliant tier 2 bonds, representing the first such offering under Singapore’s statutory bail-in regime for banks. The Reg s/144A ... ( read original story ...)