Singapore will pull the plug on 2G mobile services on 1 April ... will keep the legacy technology alive in some markets – at least until LTE connectivity becomes more widely used in the M2M space. Pauline Trotter, practice leader at technology research ... ( read original story ...)
Surge in foreign buying in Singapore assets: JLL
Singapore real estate investment trusts were also less active ... They were mainly hit by a double whammy of financial and business services consolidating while the completion of large projects also caused a short-term supply overhang. ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar forecast to strengthen
SINGAPORE: Interest rate markets are signaling gains for the Singapore dollar amidst expectations of unchanged policy stance in April. “The city-state’s two-year swap has fallen below its US counterpart this year, sending the gap to minus 9.6 basis ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors shun real estate deals in home market
Domestic investment in Singapore real estate fell 16 percent in 2016, according to JLL. Unlike other countries in the Asia Pacific, Singapore saw domestic real estate investment drop 16 percent in 2016, while inbound investment surged 441 percent from ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Citigroup to seek bids for Asia general insurance distribution deal – source
The multi-year, bancassurance deal for products such as motor, property and travel insurance, will be one of the largest of its kind in the region, and give insurers access to 15 million customers of Citibank in 12 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to seek bids for Asia general insurance distribution deal: source
The multi-year, bancassurance deal for products such as motor, property and travel insurance, will be one of the largest of its kind in the region, and give insurers access to 15 million customers of Citibank in 12 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
These 2 REITs Have the Highest Yields In Singapore’s Stock Market Right Now
Where can investors find stocks that have high dividend yields and carry relatively low risks? My suggestion would be real estate investment trusts, also known popularly as REITs. Of course, not every REIT is a good investment. To start my search for REITs ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel, Telkomsel to launch mobile remittance service in Indonesia
SINGAPORE -- Singapore Telecommunications, known as Singtel, is partnering with Indonesian operator Telkomsel to launch a real-time mobile remittance service in Indonesia, to boost its mobile money initiatives and tap into the relatively unbanked market in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore couple jailed for starving Philippine maid
"Too little... it's too inhumane to starve a person," said one Facebook user. The BBC's Leisha Chi in Singapore says Ms Gawidan received S$20,000 in compensation, but in today's sentencing the judge's primary concern was whether giving money, be it "one ... ( read original story ...)
Why you shouldn't rush to buy property after the easing of property cooling measures
Since 2009, the government has been trying to rein in property prices in Singapore. To this end, they introduced a slew of cooling measures - eight in total - including the ABSD (Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty), the SSD (Seller's Stamp Duty) and the TDSR ... ( read original story ...)
DBS: Asian Equities Outlook For 2Q17
Among the Asian markets, DBS recommends investors to focus on Singapore and Hong Kong. These two markets have outperformed the US market in Q1 due to its stable policies and premium growth prospects. DBS is confident that Singapore’s cheap valuations and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange boosts tech sector, investor interest and support driving the next wave in technology disruption
Tech stocks listed in Singapore outperformed the benchmark in average return and valuations over the past five years, reflecting investor interest against the backdrop of a new wave in technology disruption. With the rapid pace of innovation spurred by ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore to roll out 20-week paid maternity leave
SINGAPORE: Standard Chartered Bank Singapore on Monday (Mar 27) announced it will introduce 20-week paid maternity and adoption leave from Apr 1. The bank said that as part of its family-friendly culture, it will be increasing fully paid maternity leave ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore offers mothers 20 weeks paid maternity leave
SINGAPORE — All female employees at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore will be getting 20 weeks of paid maternity leave effective from April 1 this year, the bank announced on Monday (March 27). The policy, which is part of a larger rollout of enhanced ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to set up foreign subsidiary bank
The United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has received preliminary approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to establish a foreign-owned subsidiary bank in the country. It would become the first Singapore bank to be granted a foreign-owned subsidiary bank ... ( read original story ...)
France's Hollande looks to strengthen ties with Singapore
SINGAPORE - French President Francois Hollande, on an official visit to Singapore, expressed a desire Sunday to strengthen France's partnership with the Southeast Asian city-state. "France considers Singapore not only for an economic partner, but also as a ... ( read original story ...)