Singtel launched 5G trial services in Singapore on Tuesday (Sept 1), the second telco after StarHub to allow consumers to surf on a faster mobile network.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
South Korea imports oil from China storage in rare flow – sources, Eikon
South Korean refiners have bought nearly 2 million barrels of Omani crude from Chinese storage tanks in the past two months, seldom seen trades created by low prices and high inventories, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Open for business: Time Out launches campaign to celebrate independent businesses
Time Out changed its name to Time In. We probably don’t need to go through all the reasons why, right? But now that Singapore’s done with the circuit breaker and life is slowly returning back to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech firm Atlantis launches digital bank in India
Bank aspires to play a leading role in driving the transition to 'self-driven finance' by providing its customers with a smart, speedy, and easy to use, platform with an initial focus on India and Sou ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Brunei agree on ‘green lane’ for business and official travel
Residents in Singapore and Brunei can soon travel between the two countries for essential business and official purposes, after both ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Fast-Growing Consultancy Reveals 3 Keys to Accelerate Growth for Financial Advisors & Firms
In speaking to Mike Yap, Head of Growth at Miked Up Consulting, he recognised that Financial Advisors should focus on the "Growth Trinity", the 3 critical keys to accelerate growth for Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore to offer 100 traineeships to fresh grads, mid-career workers
Maybank Singapore announced on Tuesday (Sept 1) a new 12-month traineeship programme that will recruit at least 100 fresh graduates and mid-career candidates, as part of efforts to grow its talent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businesses continue to face economic uncertainty
While confident that they can tide over the pandemic, most businesses in Singapore acknowledge the challenges facing them. ( read original story ...)
More resignations at Singapore firm linked to Newcastle United bidders
Several directors resigned from a Singaporean firm linked to bidders for soccer club Newcastle United on Tuesday, the latest hiatus for the bidding group since Reuters reported doctored photos of ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore’s vibrant hawker culture – a ‘foodie’s delight’ – unifies its multiracial society
City state has applied to have its beloved hawker scene, dating from mid-1800s, recognised on Unesco List of Intangible Cultural Heritage ... ( read original story ...)
China set to import largest monthly LNG volumes this year in August
China is set to import its largest monthly volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for this year in August, as gas companies take advantage of low spot prices to stockpile ahead of peak winter demand. ( read original story ...)
Technology conferences and events in Southeast Asia 2020-21
14 September: CIO Leaders Indonesia Summit, Jakarta. The networking-focused in-person event explores ways to innovate business via technology. 15 September: ReactJS Singapore meetup, virtual event. ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes closer tie-ups with Guangdong in finance, talent, aviation
Singapore aims to deepen collaboration with China's Guangdong province in several key areas, including financial services, talent exchange and aviation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: Singapore May be Ideal for Virtual Banks Offering Modern Financial Services as 40% of its Nearly 6 Million Residents are Underbanked
Singapore may be ideal for virtual banks offering modern financial services as 40% of nearly 6 million residents are underbanked. ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s data analytics training programme for employees receives IBF accreditation
As of August 2020, close to 200 OCBC employees have embarked on the pathway, with some expected to graduate by the end of this year. OCBC Bank's employees who successfully complete the Bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean fintech firm Atlantis launches digital bank in India
Eyeing the USD 15.7 billion global millennial banking industry, Atlantis, a Singapore-headquartered fintech company has announced the launch of Neo-Bank for Gen Z and millennials, Atlantis said in a ... ( read original story ...)