SINGAPORE: Profits plunged at Singapore Airlines (SIA) in the second quarter amid a sluggish global economy and aggressive competition that continues to put pressure on fares and yields. Earnings fell by almost 70 per cent to $64.9 million in the three ... ( read original story ...)
All you need to know about robo-advisor players in Singapore
We've previously written on robo-advisory services extensively and also on how it is affecting jobs in Singapore. But since Singaporeans are among the world’s wealthiest people with 10.7% of the country’s households in the millionaire category ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Air Reiterates Weak Outlook as Profit Slumps 70%
Singapore Airlines Ltd. said it will be vigilant on costs as it warned yet again that the weak operating outlook is likely to persist amid excess capacity and aggressive pricing by competitors. The prospects for most major economies remain “tepid ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming: Gary Tan appointed Singapore head coach
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) unveiled Gary Tan as head coach of the National Training Centre (NTC) on Friday (Nov 4), effectively putting the 34-year-old in charge of the elite squad. Two-time Olympian Tan succeeds Sergio Lopez, who ... ( read original story ...)
Vocal Hedge Funds Shake Up Singapore's Staid Corporate Landscape
In Singapore, where activist investing was virtually unheard of until now, two companies have found themselves in the crosshairs in the past month alone. Quarz Capital Management Ltd. urged retailer Metro Holdings Ltd. to return excess cash to investors ... ( read original story ...)
Company director fined $134k, jailed 1 week for GST evasion and giving false information
and for furnishing false information to Singapore Customs. Xie Yuan, 30, director of Nu Gift Private Limited, pleaded guilty to two charges while another three charges were taken into consideration in the sentencing. Investigations by Singapore Customs ... ( read original story ...)
GE’s Marine Solutions selects Jason Electronics as reseller
GE’s Marine Solutions has appointed Singapore-based Jason Electronics as its value-added reseller for SeaStream dynamic positioning (DP) systems in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) region and China. Through this appointment, Jason ... ( read original story ...)
BBQ restaurants in Singapore: Eazy Gourmet and HSBC Credit Card discounts on yakitori, steaks, roasts, seafood and more
We love nothing more than a great excuse to splurge on a feast at the hottest new tables in town and with tantalising discounts from Eazy Gourmet and HSBC Credit Cards; eating out is now more affordable than ever! This month, they are offering foodies some ... ( read original story ...)
Karaoke Singapore: Top 3 Cheapest KTV For Crooners
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Woman used cut-&-paste trick to steal $1.5m
Kuah, 44, was working for Kanetsu Singapore when she committed forgery between Dec ... To siphon the money from Kanetsu's Citibank accounts, she needed their signatures, and to get that, she used falsified funds transfer forms, using customers of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory activity expands yet again in October
The electronics sector grew faster at 50.8. The October reading of Singapore Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) recorded a marginal dip of 0.1 point from the previous month to moderate at 50. This is the second reading of expansion after the PMI recorded 14 ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC should stand trial in tax fraud case: French prosecutor
A French prosecutor has called for British banking giant HSBC to stand trial for enabling French clients to hide more than 180 billion euros from the taxman, a source close to the probe said Thursday. The recommendation also names the former chief ... ( read original story ...)
Thrust or parry? Singapore kendo's inner duel between mainstream appeal and traditional steel
Kendo, which literally translates to “way of the sword”, first found its way to Singapore during the Japanese Occupation. News reports from then mention that the martial art was being taught as a subject at local Japanese schools then. In 1972 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore supermarket apologises for beef ad during Diwali
Singapore: Singapore's oldest supermarket chain Cold Storage, which used a price promotion on beef at one of its outlets during Diwali, on Wednesday apologised for the advertisement which was "insensitive" to Hindus. A photo of the promotion, which ... ( read original story ...)
Essential Tips For Business Travelers Visiting Singapore
I’ve probably travelled to Singapore about 20 times in the past 3 years. I visit frequently to work with clients of Xpat Media. A couple of weeks ago I visited to speak at ITB Asia with several bloggers from the Professional Travel Bloggers Association. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PMI at 50 in October; electronics expands to 50.8
SINGAPORE'S manufacturing sector stayed in expansionary territory in October, albeit just barely. The latest reading of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 50, marking the second month of expansion. However, this was a marginal dip of 0.1 point ... ( read original story ...)