Sopnendu Mohanty, Singapore’s fintech chief, breaks down Partior, the “watershed” blockchain-based platform for cross-border payments announced by JPMorgan Chase, Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and DBS ... ( read original story ...)
17 new COVID cases in Singapore, 5 linked to TTSH cluster
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (4 May) confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 61,252. ( read original story ...)
New Singapore Customer Experience Report Ranks E-Commerce Retailers
Singapore. Discover why retail store Little Nyonya ran frictionless. singapore, Singapore, May 04, 2021 --(PR.com)-- During a friction test conducted in late 2020, run_frictionless measured one ... ( read original story ...)
Private Swiss bank buys BMO private bank in Singapore and Hong Kong
The J Safra Sarasin Group completed the acquisition of the Bank of Montreal's Private Banking Business. Private Swiss bank J. ( read original story ...)
Finance sector projected to create 6,500 jobs in 2021, building on last year’s expansion
SINGAPORE: The employment outlook for the finance sector remains positive, with about 6,500 positions projected to be created in 2021, said Mr ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Cycle: Slow but steady, a 72-year-old is determined to take on 23km ST Virtual Ride
SINGAPORE - One of Chua Hui Yi's fondest childhood memories is of her parents taking her and her elder sister, Jing Yi, to an empty field in front of their residence along Nile Road (now renamed ... ( read original story ...)
UOB and American Express(R) launch cashback card that meets the needs of consumers who want unlimited cashback on all card spend
UOB and American Express have joined forces to launch the UOB Absolute Cashback American Express Card ® for consumers who want a cashback product that earns them cashback on all card spend. The UOB ... ( read original story ...)
Reits to see near-term weaknesses with Covid-19 tightening measures: DBS
With the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, the tighter measures may result in near-term weaknesses for "reopening trade" office and retail Reits (real estate investment trusts), DBS Group Research said ... ( read original story ...)
Quilter International names new Singapore CEO
Leading brand for international independent financial advisers, wealth management professionals serving expatriate and cross-border clients worldwide. ( read original story ...)
6,500 new jobs in financial sector this year, with technology leading hiring: MAS chief Ravi Menon
SINGAPORE - The financial sector will see 6,500 new jobs created this year, with technology leading the hiring.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
8 more COVID-19 infections linked to TTSH cluster among 10 new community cases in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Ten community cases were among the 17 new COVID-19 infections reported in Singapore as of noon on Monday (May 3), the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Some safe opening’ of air travel expected: Singapore transport minister
Singapore's transport minister has played down any indication of a V-shaped recovery of the aviation industry this year, but notes that the first shoots of recovery are starting to form and this is ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to attend Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit due to be held in Singapore next month, organisers said, after the annual meeting was cancelled last year ... ( read original story ...)
Firmenich Opens Culinary & SmartProteins® Innovation Hub in Singapore
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately owned fragrance and taste company, today announces the launch of its Culinary and SmartProteins® Innovation Center in Tuas, Singapore. The new center will ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Limited appoints Standard Chartered CEO for consumer, private and business banking as director
CapitaLand Limited has appointed Judy Hsu as non-executive and independent director to its board on May 3.Hsu was also appointed a member of the group’s executive resource and compensation committee ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore sees first death in weeks; Thailand reports record daily toll
Elsewhere, Nepal is suspending all domestic and international flights, and Pakistan warned its virus fight was at a ‘critical’ phase. ( read original story ...)