SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Three major banks are joining forces in Singapore to build a customer identification and verification system using blockchain technology, potentially lowering compliance costs as lenders step up efforts to combat money ... ( read original story ...)
One Team Singapore Fund kicks off with S$500,000 donation for elite athletes
SINGAPORE — The One Team Singapore Fund is off to a winning start, as the Government-led initiative pocketed S$500,000 from three donors - Fullerton Health, Deloitte Singapore, and Tiong Bahru Gardens Joggers – at its official launch at Swissotel the ... ( read original story ...)
PH teams up with China, Japan, and Singapore to ramp up renewable energy projects
The Philippine government is teaming up with Asia’s heavyweights China, Japan, and Singapore, to ramp up the development of renewable energy projects, as economic growth drives up demand for electricity in the country. Bilateral talks were conducted at ... ( read original story ...)
Boeing rolls out first 787-10 for Singapore Airlines
Boeing has rolled out the first 787-10 built for Singapore Airlines at its final assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The aircraft will now undergo livery painting, system checks, fueling and engine runs. Delivery is scheduled for the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore LTA forms new subsidiary for Kuala Lumpur to Singapore HSR project
THE Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary – SG HSR PTE. LTD. – to implement the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. SG HSR will be Singapore’s infrastructure company for the HSR project ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tables bill supporting HSR links with Kuala Lumpur
The report said the Cross-Border Railways Bill would provide for the licensing of operators to run train services and maintain railway assets; the appointment of independent safety auditors; and funding for the projects’ construction, among various clauses. ( read original story ...)
Do You Have S$300,000 to S$500,000 in cash? What Kind of Wealth Management Provider Should You Choose?
The Lion-Bank of Singapore Asian Income Fund was launched in February 2016 and has provided a return of 10.24% in the last year. Investors who use UOB’s wealth management services will be provided with a dedicated relationship manager. This officer from ... ( read original story ...)
InnoVen Capital names former GE Capital India CEO Ashish Sharma as new India head
along with Singapore-based bank UOB, acquired SVB India Finance, an arm of Nasdaq-listed SVB Financial Group, for about Rs 300 crore in a quasi-management buyout 2015, and rebrandedSVB India Finance in the process. ( read original story ...)
Richfield AHTS trio up for sale again
A Singapore court is trying again to dispose of three anchor ... Mortgagee United Overseas Bank (UOB) is trying to recoup $22.4m alone on the Pacific Bronze. At the time it came up for auction, the ship was deemed by VesselsValue to be worth only its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Insurance companies do battle!
SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Whilst most insurance companies give away petrol and shopping vouchers, Budget Direct Insurance has gone one step further. They're giving away hard cash to motorists who haven't even bought their insurance. In an ... ( read original story ...)
Smarten Spaces Announces Dinesh Malkani as its Founding Partner and Worldwide CEO
Smarten Spaces, a Singapore Headquartered company ... Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for NuCana’s [..] Citi, acting through Citibank N.A., has been appointed by NuCana plc (“NuCana”) as depositary bank for its American Depositary ( read original story ...)
Australian financial comparison site iSelect acquires majority stake at iMoney
Also Read: PiMoney aims to provide a comprehensive aggregation solution for bank accounts, credit cards, loans and investments Founded in 2012, iMoney is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and has presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
Japan farmers market opens at Singapore airport to promote exports
SINGAPORE – Various Japanese foods are on sale at the newly opened Premium Japan Farmers Market in Singapore’s Changi Airport for local consumers and globe-trotting travelers. A gourmet specialty shop backed by Japan’s agricultural cooperative sells ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines, Grab partner to let passengers ride to fly
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Grab have integrated their mobile apps so passengers can book rides to the airport days ahead of their scheduled flight. The integration also would automatically list the corresponding airport when SIA customers use the airline ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will go cashless in 6 months, and this is how things will happen
The concept of making transactions with your mobile phone has been around for many years and has been successfully implemented in countries much larger than Singapore. Mr. Lee pointed out that the country has a natural advantage in that it is compact and ... ( read original story ...)
Grab partners with Singapore Airlines to turn GrabRewards into air miles
Grab and Singapore Airlines are teaming up to integrate their respective loyalty schemes and mobile apps. The partnership between the two companies will give members of Grab’s GrabRewards loyalty program the opportunity to convert GrabRewards points into ... ( read original story ...)