Some of China's biggest technology firms are expanding operations in Singapore as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. Tencent and Alibaba are increasing their presence in the city state ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to reward residents for healthy habits with Apple Watch
Using the Apple Watch, Singaporeans can soon start earning financial rewards for hitting health goals and taking part in public health activities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore becoming hub for China’s tech giants
Some of China's biggest technology firms are expanding operations in Singapore as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. Tencent and Alibaba are increasing their presence in the city state ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian who overstayed in Singapore stole debit cards, bikes and mobile phone
On Wednesday (), Song was jailed two months and seven weeks after he pleaded guilty to eight charges, including overstaying in Singapore for 190 days, and for stealing bicycles, a mobile phone, and ... ( read original story ...)
DBS says ‘time to relook’ office Reits as Chinese tech giants’ expansion plans for Singapore spur demand
DBS Group Research on Wednesday (Sept 16) reiterated its positive stance on Singapore office real estate investment trusts (Reits), citing a potential upcycle in office demand spurred by the expansion ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia-Pacific mixed as Japan’s exports plunge in August
Provisional trade statistics from Japan's Ministry of Finance released Wednesday showed the country's exports in August falling 14.8% as compared to a year ago. That compared against a 16.1% drop ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered CEO says Hong Kong is ‘very, very safe’ as banking center
"The fact is Hong Kong is sitting here as the gateway to China for capital into China and out of China. That's only become more clear," said StanChart's CEO Bill Winters. ( read original story ...)
How can we mobilise finance to build back a resilient, sustainable post-Covid economy?
Finance leaders, investors meet to discuss key questions at Unlocking capital for sustainability 2020, hosted by Eco-Business in partnership with UN Environment Programme ... ( read original story ...)
Mediacorp, PropNex, 99.co team up to launch virtual Singapore Property Show 2020
A new collaboration between Mediacorp, real estate agency PropNex and real estate portal 99.co will see the launch of a virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Customs’ scrutiny from Sept 21 to check all Chinese imports
There has been rampant violation of “rules of origin” that have opened floodgates for dumping of Chinese goods in India through third countries such as Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia ... ( read original story ...)
Philips picks agency for commerce strategy and performance duties
Globally, the network is also appointed media planning and buying partner for Philips, the world’s leading health technology company. ( read original story ...)
August private home sales hit 11-month high as property market sees pent-up demand
Private developers sold 1,256 new homes excluding executive condominiums in August, surprising analysts by achieving the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Winson Oil wins favourable ICC decisions in claims against banks – documents
A Singapore oil trader has won favourable decisions from the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) against two banks in trade-finance disputes related to troubled Hin Leong Trading, ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia-Pacific trade mixed as Japan’s exports plunge in August
Apple supplier stocks in the region will be watched by investors after the Cupertino-based tech giant on Tuesday announced new devices and services, including a new Apple Watch and two new iPad models ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore turns to domestic tourism as travel sector reels from coronavirus
Singapore is turning to domestic tourism as borders remain largely closed to leisure travelers, said Chaly Mah, chairman of the Singapore Tourism Board. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Pay Citizens for Keeping Healthy With Apple Watch
Apple Inc. and the government of Singapore have partnered on a two-year health initiative dubbed LumiHealth, which is built around tracking and rewarding user behavior through the Apple Watch gadget ... ( read original story ...)