This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence "Fintech Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. The Monetary Authority Singapore (MAS) is looking to strengthen Singapore's AI efforts by collaborating with the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore chamber brings trade documents onto blockchain
At the time, the head of Singapore Customs’ trade investigations branch, Wan Boon Oon, said: “Making false statements to obtain certificates of origin and fraudulent import and export permit declarations are serious offences under the regulation of ... ( read original story ...)
Blue Wireless and Expereo partner to deliver Optimised 4G/LTE WAN Access for Global Enterprises
Unique service combines flexible 4G/LTE access across the Asia Pacific region with the power of accelerated cloud and application performance SINGAPORE, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blue Wireless and Expereo announce a major enhancement in WAN access ... ( read original story ...)
Insurance For Expats And Dependents In Singapore – A Guide To What You Need And Costs Involved
So you’re moving to Singapore, but you’re not too worried. After all, you’ve heard about how it’s safe, modern, cosmopolitan, and has a high standard of healthcare. You’ll be just fine. Why bother with health insurance? But before you pack your ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia more powerful than Indonesia – for now: Study
Indonesia is not the most powerful nation in ASEAN, according to the latest study by the Lowy Institute, which ranks the largest Southeast Asian country behind Singapore and Malaysia in terms of power. But the country, the study says, may surpass its two ... ( read original story ...)
Meteoric Singapore Stock Comes Crashing Back to Earth
After a spectacular rise for two years, Singapore’s biggest technology company is suddenly returning to earth. All eyes in the country’s financial community have been on Venture Corp., an electronics stock that more than tripled since April 2016 to ... ( read original story ...)
Schedule confirmed for HSBC London Sevens
After a dramatic final at the HSBC Singapore Sevens where Fiji claimed their third-consecutive victory on the series, they also overtook South Africa to top the overall standings. Gareth Baber’s side will be looking to continue their winning streak in ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches $20m programme to train all its 29,000 employees in digital skills
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank is embarking on a programme to train and develop digital skills in all its 29,000 employees globally, in one of the largest digital transformation initiatives undertaken by a Singapore bank. OCBC said it will invest $20 million over ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysians in Singapore on a dash across strait hoping to sway vote
(Reuters) - Many of the half a million Malaysians living and working in Singapore crossed the strait into their homeland late on Tuesday to cast their votes in Wednesday’s national election, packing a busy causeway in a chaotic but at times festive mood. ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s earnings show some soft spots, stock takes a hit
An hour before the end of trade in Singapore, OCBC shares were down 3.6%, contrary to the trend in the other bank stocks on the Singapore Exchange. In all, Singapore's second-largest bank reported net profit of S$1.11 billion ($831 million) for the first ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s new programme to develop digital skills of 29,000 staff globally
One of the largest-scale and most ambitious digital transformation initiatives by a Singapore bank, the programme was officially launched yesterday (7 May 2018) by Samuel Tsien, group CEO of OCBC Bank, Jason Ho, head of group human resources, and Yap Aye ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines debuts new regional business class on Perth flights
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Singapore’s Conrad Centennial Reveals Results Of Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
Singapore’s luxury hotel game is strong, especially after the flurry of high profile new openings in recent years. It’s unsurprising, then, that some of the city’s older hotels are sensing the need for an update, undergoing massive makeovers and ... ( read original story ...)
Boxing classes in Singapore: kick ass with hits and HIIT workouts
Boxing is all the rage right now. Put your best gloves on and unleash your inner Muhammad Ali and Manny Pacquiao at these fitness studios in Singapore... Get ready to ruuuumble! Not your average boutique gym, Ground Zero’s Rumble rooms are loaded with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Personal Finance Management Platform Get Acquired
Seedly, the personal finance management platform based in Singapore, is joining forces with ShopBack, the one-stop lifestyle portal of Singapore. This is the Cashback e-Commerce startup’s first acquisition after its USD40M funding announcement in ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Credit Card Sign-up Promotions in Singapore 2018
Citibank credit cards $100 CapitaVouchers (MoneySmart exclusive) + up to $120 cashback New to Citibank credit cards Sign up through MoneySmart (for vouchers, expires 31 May 2018) Min. spend $200 every month x 6 months (for cashback, expires 30 Jun 2018 ... ( read original story ...)