London: The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has signalled its intention today to set up its first international hub in Singapore. CFTE has been working closely with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to formalise plans to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Keppel Group says academic resigns after residency cancelled
SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Singapore's Keppel Land, part of conglomerate Keppel Group Ltd, said its independent director has resigned after his permanent residency was cancelled when he was accused of being an agent of influence for a foreign country. ( read original story ...)
Singapore positions itself to become a global leader in professional services
When Ogilvy and Mather (O&M) joined forces recently with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) in a three-year collaboration to advance the country’s modern marketing services, it marked another milestone in the city state’s ambition to become ... ( read original story ...)
SPH joins hands with Mediacorp in digital advertising
Ms Esther Low, Samsung Electronics Singapore's head of corporate marketing, said: "Having a single view of the digital options from SPH and Mediacorp empowers us to buy into digital media more effectively and efficiently." ( read original story ...)
Singapore Q2 GDP seen revised slightly higher on buoyant manufacturing
Singapore and other trade-reliant Asian economies have gained a boost this year from an improvement in global demand, particularly for electronics products and components such as semiconductors. Growth in other parts of the city-state's economy has been ... ( read original story ...)
New system to detect drones on trial at NDP
"ST Electronics offered the NDP 2017 Executive Committee the Aveillant Gamekeeper Radar to test its drone detection capabilities. The system is located within the proximity of the Singapore Flyer to detect and track unauthorised drones near the NDP ... ( read original story ...)
Nisshin Electronics Service Co Ltd (6741) Rise 0.35% on Aug 8
Nisshin Electronics Service Co Ltd is a stock traded on the Japan stock exchange. In 1986, the Nikkei 225 Futures was launched on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Two years later, it was launched on the Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE). In 1990, it was ... ( read original story ...)
Open Innovation takes centrestage at this year’s TechInnovation
TechInnovation features innovations and technologies in sectors such as info-communications, electronics, materials, manufacturing, personal care, healthcare, medtech, energy and environment and food science. Organised by IPI Singapore, this year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Case study: How NEC launched a programme to develop young graduates
Singapore-based NEC Asia Pacific is the regional headquarters ... We also held a career fair at NTU recently in March, where we attracted more than 100 students from Electronics, Electrical Engineering (EEE) Faculty to speak with us. ( read original story ...)
Innovation flourishes in Singapore’s ‘conducive environment’ for tech start-ups
Singapore continues to foster successful technology start-ups through several government funding initiatives. Professional venture capitalists such as Golden Gate Ventures have been involved from the start, providing early-stage funding through a range of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore wows the car world with leading-edge models
In May, the Singapore-based OTSAW Digital revealed it would supply Dubai with four-wheeled, mobile O-R3 security robots that would patrol the emirate with laser, thermal-imagery and facial- and number-plate-recognition technology. “Powered by an advanced ... ( read original story ...)
K-pop stars’ Music Bank tour sets Singapore on fire
The Music Bank tour 2017 held at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore was nothing short of a visual extravaganza. K-pop stars set the stage on fire with their vibrant performances. Some of the main highlights of the event came from boy bands SHINee ... ( read original story ...)
K-pop extravaganza Music Bank In Singapore is a music buffet feast
Music Bank World Tour In Singapore, a K-pop mega concert held last Friday night, was a K-pop music buffet. More than 7,000 fans were treated to a spread by five music acts at the sold-out session at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. ( read original story ...)
Are Singapore Banks transferring Interest volatility risks to consumers?
UOB calls their product “Fixed deposit Pegged Rate” or (FDPR). OCBC calls their product “Fixed deposit Mortgage Rate” or (FDMR). They all mean the same thing. Before OCBC’s switch FDMR (36-month) at 0.65% + 0.65% = 1.3% (Where 0.65% is the spread ... ( read original story ...)
UOB loans expected to grow 4.5%
This will push net interest income to grow 8%. Following a strong net interest income in the past quarter, Singapore big bank UOB is expected to grow loans by 4.5% yearly. According to RHB analyst Leng Seng Choon, this will come as net interest margin ... ( read original story ...)
ANZ migration to DBS on track for full completion by early 2018
ANZ's wealth management and retail banking business in Singapore was migrated across to DBS Bank over the weekend, said the Singapore lender yesterday. The process involved transferring ANZ customer databases to DBS while staff moved their belongings to ... ( read original story ...)