Singtel might have been banking on first-mover advantage when it launched its mobile wallet platform in 2014 as the earliest in Singapore, but the telco has so far failed to capture the whole populati... ( read original story ...)
Singapore orders return of first batch of pilfered 1MDB money
The funds in various currencies total about SGD 15.3 million ($11.1 million) and are being transferred to a special 1MDB recovery bank account in Kuala Lumpur, according to an emailed statement Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Customs arrests 7 men, seizes truckloads of contraband cigarettes
cartons of contraband cigarettes in two operations last week, the authority said. In a news release on Tuesday (Sep 11), Singapore Customs said it arrested three Singaporean men aged between 25 and 55 ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. oil exports to Japan, South Korea soar as refiners reap steep discounts
SINGAPORE/HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. oil exports to Japan and South Korea will rise to record highs this month as Asian refiners take advantage of the steep discounts American sellers are offering after ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares under pressure as trade dispute ratchets up
Singapore shares began the week in the red as trade tensions between the U.S. and China deepened, underlining concerns about the fallout on the city-state's export-dependent economy. The Straits ... ( read original story ...)
DBS starts wealth chat service using WhatsApp, WeChat platforms
SINGAPORE: DBS Group Holdings Ltd, Southeast Asia’s biggest bank, unveiled a service that will allow wealthy clients to interact with their relationship managers on WeChat and WhatsApp. The Singapore- ... ( read original story ...)
GRAPHIC-U.S. oil exports to Japan, S. Korea soar as refiners reap steep discounts
SINGAPORE/HOUSTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S. oil exports to Japan and South Korea will rise to record highs this month as Asian refiners take advantage of the steep discounts American sellers are ... ( read original story ...)
Asean youth bullish about impact of technology on jobs
The majority of respondents were in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines. The degree of optimism about the impact of technology on the future of work varied strongly b... ( read original story ...)
Infosys and Temasek Announce Joint Venture in Singapore
The partnership will also help unlock new capabilities and technology platforms that help Temasek as the organization continues our growth as a Singapore-headquartered investor, with a global ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Plans New Bill to Attract More of World’s Millions
Singapore, one of the world’s easiest places to do business, is making it simpler for investment managers to register funds locally as the city-state goes after a bigger slice of the $69 trillion glob... ( read original story ...)
Singapore business sentiment dips after rising for three quarters
SINGAPORE - Business sentiment has moderated slightly for the upcoming final quarter of 2018, ending the rising trend of the preceding three quarters, according to the latest quarterly Singapore Comme... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Plans New Bill to Attract More of the World’s Millions
Singapore, one of the world’s easiest places to do business, is making it simpler for investment managers to register funds locally as the city-state goes after a bigger slice of the $69 trillion glob... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Builders Seen Facing Debt Troubles Amid Curbs
“Singapore developers with higher leverage may have less room to maneuver, in case they cannot sell their units,” said Wong Hong Wei, credit research analyst at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Small Builders Seen Facing Debt Troubles Amid Curbs
Singapore’s small construction firms are likely to face more difficulties repaying debt as a clampdown on property speculation worsens their already tight liquidity. Any slowdown in demand for homes i... ( read original story ...)
Here are the 5 fastest-growing jobs in Singapore, says a LinkedIn survey
SINGAPORE - Jobs in technology that also require management and communication skills are growing the fastest in Singapore, a LinkedIn report revealed. According to the report, the top five emerging jo... ( read original story ...)
Go Paperless, Singapore Lawyer Encourages About Future Law Practice
Fijian lawyers have been encouraged to embrace the paperless journey and collaborate with technology. Singapore lawyer Lim Seng Siew said though Singapore’s paperless journey may not be Fiji’s journey ... ( read original story ...)