DBS and POSB customers can now get cash from SPH Buzz newsstands

SINGAPORE - DBS and POSB customers now have 60 new places where they can get cash, with the addition of SPH Buzz newsstand outlets to the POSB Cash-Point network. The POSB Cash-Point service lets customers withdraw up cash in $10 multiples, with any item ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore tops latest PISA education survey

PARIS (Reuters) - Fifteen-year-olds from Singapore topped the ranks of the best- performing students in the OECD's triennial survey on international education, followed by Japan, Estonia, Finland and Canada. The metropolitan areas of Hong Kong, Macau and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's startup boom to create more jobs in 2017

Firms will be on the lookout for digital marketing, data analytics talents. Next year will be a good one for jobseekers looking for a fresh start as the startup boom in Singapore is seen to create more jobs. According to Hays Singapore managing director ... ( read original story ...)

DBS profits could grow by up to 7% through 2018

In the face of worsening asset quality amid the turning credit cycle, Maybank KimEng thinks DBS can retain or even grow profitability from better cost containment. According to the research house, Singapore banks are struggling with sluggish loan demand ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore rail fares amongst world's cheapest

It's at the bottom four. According to a new blog post by Public Transport Council (PTC) chairman Richard Magnus, Singapore's rail fares are among the lowest in 35 major cities across Asia, Australia, North America and Europe. Based on the study ... ( read original story ...)

Second edition of Dance Singapore Dance ends with a Bang

The runaway success of the first season set the stage for an even bigger canvas for the second season of Dance Singapore Dance. There were many breath-taking moments as the level of performances soared episode after episode. Each contestant left no stone ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC enables Apple Pay for Singapore cardholders

Customers can enjoy $5 off every transaction as a kick off promo. HSBC Singapore is treating its HSBC Visa and MasterCard credit cardholders with Apple Pay. Customers using iPhone SE, iPhone 6 to higher versions, and Apple Watch can use Apple Pay in stores ... ( read original story ...)

Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore runner dies

SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old male runner died after collapsing during the half-marathon of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore on Sunday (Dec 4), race organiser Geoff Meyer said. ""Tragically and very sadly today we have had a passing of an athlete. ( read original story ...)