These are external links and will open in a new window Anyone who lives in Singapore has walked a short distance, only to find themselves sweating through their shirt. Three local companies think electric scooter-sharing services could be an answer. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Home Sales Recovery Is Down to the Locals
Start your day with what's moving markets in Asia. Sign up here to receive our newsletter. After years of declines, Singapore’s home sales are on a roll, even as purchases by foreign buyers have remained muted. Stringent stamp duties levied by the ... ( read original story ...)
IPOS, Deloitte sign MOU to help 100 companies commercialise intellectual property
SINGAPORE - Companies that make use of intellectual property (IP) - especially in the biomedical and healthcare, manufacturing and engineering and deep tech fields - are getting a boost to scale up and expand abroad. The Intellectual Property Office of ... ( read original story ...)
“Bankers in Asia change jobs far too much. Here’s why I don’t”
Since arriving in Singapore, I’ve been shocked by how much banking professionals here change jobs. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/293515/fail-singapore-banking-job/ If you read my previous article on this site, you’ll know that I’m a banker ... ( read original story ...)
SIA and SilkAir merge finance operations amid challenges
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its regional arm, SilkAir, have merged part of their finance operations, as part of an ongoing transformation to stave off competition in the industry. This will likely pave the way for further consolidation of more of both ... ( read original story ...)
Biometrics-based payment system coming soon for Singapore school kids
“Our partnership with POSB Smart Buddy to demonstrate how the world’s first biometric payment solution can be suitable for school children is an exciting development – it is in line with our Prime Minister’s focus on making Singapore a Smart Nation ... ( read original story ...)
Compass Offices Expands and Inspires with New Workspace in Singapore
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Offices today announced the expansion and redesign of its flexible workspace at Singapore Land Tower with the addition of a second floor featuring purposefully-built serviced offices, breakout and co-working spaces – a ... ( read original story ...)
SIA, SilkAir merge finance operations amid challenges
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its regional arm, SilkAir, have merged part of their finance operations, as part of an ongoing transformation to stave off competition in the industry. This will likely pave the way for further consolidation of more of both ... ( read original story ...)
3 Types of REITs in the Singapore Stock Market
Singapore is a hotbed for real estate investment trusts (REITs). We have some of the highest quality and highest yielding REITs in the region. However, there are more than 40 REITs in the Singapore market alone. With so many choices to choose from, it can ... ( read original story ...)
ExxonMobil says completes Singapore refining-petchem plant acquisition
SINGAPORE: ExxonMobil (XOM.N) said on Monday it has completed the acquisition of Jurong Aromatics, a refining and petrochemical plant in Singapore, that will meet fast-growing demand in Asia. The acquisition will boost the U.S. company’s aromatics ... ( read original story ...)
TAPPING INTO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES
How do businesses tap into the world market with lower overheads but keep a foothold in the hub of Singapore? Look north, to the burgeoning Iskandar district in Johor. A gateway to Southeast Asia and a growing business hub, Malaysia’s southern centre of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has an idea to transform city life — but there may be a privacy cost
This tiny island on the equator peeled away from Malaysia a half-century ago, an experiment in governance that willed itself into a global financial capital. Now Singapore is trying another experiment, one that could transform cities around the world. ( read original story ...)
Budget Direct Insurance Singapore Goes Live With Sapiens’ General Insurance Software Suite
As a relatively new player in Singapore, a competitive market, Auto & General Southeast Asia found Sapiens IDIT best suited for the needs of Budget Direct Insurance Singapore after an extensive search. The flagship policy administration system (PAS ... ( read original story ...)
3D digital model Virtual Singapore to launch next July
Virtual Singapore, which was originally targeted to be ready by the end of this year, will be an online platform that contains information such as real-time traffic data and weather conditions. The team behind the S$73 million technology, which comprises ... ( read original story ...)
Bridging China and Singapore
[Photo provided to China Daily] When he was appointed CEO of both Scoot Airways and Tigerair, two budget airlines owned by Singapore Airlines, in July, Lee Lik Hsin immediately realized he would have no leisure time. His task was cut out: lead the ... ( read original story ...)
New OCBC mobile keyboard allows fund transfers directly from apps
SINGAPORE: OCBC Bank on Monday (Aug 28) launched a mobile keyboard for Android device users, allowing them to make electronic payments to another person regardless of what app they are on. The custom keyboard lets consumers pay from apps they are ... ( read original story ...)