Hi, Fools! Here are three things about the local stock market and investing in general that you might be interested in today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), ended the day after our nation’s birthday at 3,323.24 points. This was a slight increase ... ( read original story ...)
Arab Street: Singapore’s longtime creative hub
Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Singapore (CNN) — With up and coming hipster ... ( read original story ...)
Go exploring in Singapore’s secret backyard
Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Kranji, Singapore (CNN) — In a country that ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Negara hits out at SGX and ICE
PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara has hit out at the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) and the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in Singapore after the bourses introduced the trading of ringgit futures on their exchanges that went against the country’s policies. ( read original story ...)
DBS unveils Singapore’s first bank-led car marketplace
Singapore's largest bank DBS made history as it launched its own car marketplace in partnership with sgCarMart and Carro. The launch of the DBS Car Marketplace follows the recent proposal by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to relax anti-commingling ... ( read original story ...)
M’sia to benefit greatly from Asean’s infrastructure-backed growth – HSBC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to reap immense benefits from ASEAN’s infrastructure -backed growth, says HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd ... such as the East Coast Rail Link and the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project. “Meanwhile, a strategic ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC takes tech route to end trade paper trail
HSBC now aims to revolutionise the $2tn world of documented ... a partner at consultancy Bain & Co in Singapore. “That has struggled over the last 20 years for a few reasons” including the difficulty in getting all constituents to move together. ( read original story ...)
Are DBS Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) and Save as You Earned (SAYE) Account Good?
You must also not having a salary credit arrangement with POSB/DBS bank from 01 Sep 16 to 28 Feb 17 ... If you put your money for 1 or 2 years in a Singapore Savings Bonds, it will net you 1.23%/yr. When you evaluate, you have to be realistic how ... ( read original story ...
DBS Bank launches online marketplace for buying, selling cars
SINGAPORE - DBS Bank has launched an online marketplace for cars, the first of its kind in Singapore to be helmed by a bank - a one-stop solution for those looking to purchase or sells cars. The launch comes after a proposal by the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
NDP 2017: A show of technology, military might and splendour
SINGAPORE: With the introduction of new elements in a dynamic display of Singapore’s military capabilities, unmanned drones setting the night sky alight with formations and crowd favourites like the Red Lions staging a triumphant return, this year’s ... ( read original story ...)
From epic skyscrapers to stunning gardens, bird’s-eye-view photographs reveal a rarely seen view of Singapore’s urban beauty
But while most people view Singapore from the ground upwards, one photographer has offered a refreshing alternative - thanks to his collection of stunning aerial shots. Taken by local resident Willy Chandra, his bird's eye-view images show residential hubs ... ( read original story ...)
Passion, pride and speed at the core of Superworld Electronics’ breakthroughs
Through collaborating closely with clients, universities and other technical organisations in Singapore, China and Taiwan, Superworld Electronics is able to anticipate the direction industries will take. Armed with the passion and know-how to pursue ... ( read original story ...)
It could now take you 23 weeks to find a new banking job in Singapore
To find out, we asked several Singapore recruiters (Black Swan, Charterhouse, KS International, LMA, Morgan McKinley, Nastrac, Selby Jennings, Randstad, and Robert Walters) to provide minimum and maximum hiring times across 10 broad banking job functions. ( read original story ...)
CFTE to help ASEAN finance professionals acquire Finance 2.0 skills
The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has been working closely with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to formalise plans to expand CFTE’s education initiative to the ASEAN with the purpose of training finance ... ( read original story ...)
Which of Singapore’s 7 Merlions is the most expensive?
Mention Singapore and the Merlion often comes to mind. You know it as the half-lion, half-fish official mascot of Singapore that appears as plushies and keychains and chocolates. But did you also know that the Merlion is a product of marketing? Unlike ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: The power of Singapore’s social entrepreneurs in a profit-driven world
SINGAPORE: Today marks Singapore’s 52th anniversary as an independent country. A mixture of foresight and bold decisions have contributed to a stable, prosperous and resilient society. Everywhere we look, we see signs of economic development and wealth ... ( read original story ...)