Travel to some of the Best places in Singapore by Bus Singapore does not just offer its visitors a chance to truly holiday in the lap of luxury. This tiny island state is also a land of contrasts, Chinatown and Little India, both gastronomic and shopping ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 4G leadership not just about who will be next PM, but about a capable team: PM Lee Hsien Loong
SHANGHAI - The issue of who will be Singapore's next prime minister goes beyond finding the person most suited for the post. More important is having a capable team that can work well together, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday (April 12). ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Chongqing to set up electronic information sharing platform
CHONGQING - Singapore is working with Chongqing to set up a single electronic window to connect the south-western Chinese city's economy with Singapore through data and information sharing, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing on ... ( read original story ...)
A Central Bank With No Key Rate? Yes, in Singapore: QuickTake
Singapore monetary policy can sound a little back-to-front. While for most countries tighter policy equates to higher borrowing costs, it’s not necessarily the case for the Asian city-state, where interest rates can rise when the central bank is ... ( read original story ...)
CLARKE QUAY, THE EPICENTRE FOR 2018 HSBC SINGAPORE RUGBY SEVENS
Singapore, 26 March 2018 – In the lead up to the highly anticipated 2018 HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, Clarke Quay is proud to host the “Singapore Rugby Carnival” and “Music After 7s 2018”. SINGAPORE RUGBY CARNIVAL BY THE QUAY (14 & 15 APRIL 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For April 12
In the fight against obesity, government-sponsored fat camps that shame young children into losing weight seem like an extreme approach to public health. The number of corruption cases registered for investigation fell to a record low of 103 in 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC prices 500m euro bonds due 2025 at 0.625%
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank has priced its 500million euro notes due 2025 at a fixed rate of 0.625 per cent per annum payable annually in arrear. The notes come under the bank's US$10 billion global covered bond programme. Net proceeds from the covered bonds ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore February retail sales rise 8.6 pct from year earlier
SINGAPORE, April 12 (Reuters) - Singapore’s retail sales in February rose from a year earlier, thanks to a surge in sales of wearing apparel and footwear, data showed on Thursday. Total retail sales rose 8.6 percent from a year earlier, after falling a ... ( read original story ...)
Would Warren Buffett Be Interested in Boustead Singapore Limited, One of the 30 Best Stocks in Singapore for 2018?
My Foolish colleague, Chong Ser Jing, recently ranked all the stocks in the Singapore market according to the Magic Formula, an investing strategy popularised by Joel Greenblatt in his book, The Little Book That Beats The Market. Ser Jing wanted to find ... ( read original story ...)
9 Fun Facts About Singapore’s Currency You Probably Didn’t Know
It’s no secret that we Singaporeans are cheapo financially-savvy folk. But while we handle money almost on a daily basis, there are still a ton of things we haven’t noticed about our own cash. Whether it’s paper or polymer, coins or notes, here are 9 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Favors ‘Organic’ Policy in Move Toward Open Banking
Singapore wants its lenders to share data with financial technology and other non-bank firms, but doesn’t plan to force the issue, according to a central bank official. The transition towards “open banking” can be more successful if it takes place ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines tops the world’s 10 best operators in 2018, says TripAdvisor
Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Business Class. "The award is a validation of the hard work and dedication of our thousands of staff all around the world, who focus their attention every day on ensuring that Singapore Airlines remains ... ( read original story ...)
Guide to Kampong Glam, Singapore: Get cultured at the Arab quarter
From Bussorah Street to Sultan Gate, Kampong Glam is more than just Mediterranean cuisine, Halal izakaya and Instagrammable cafes... This cafe/bar concept will get you sorted out for potent cuppas in the arvo and killer cocktails when the sun sets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines brings Boeing 787-10 to Perth from May 7
Receive 75,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases In the first 3 months. Save $425 with no annual fee for the first year. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs, fees and charges apply. Click here now. Singapore Airlines will begin flying ... ( read original story ...)
Artbox Singapore 2018: Bangkok’s flea market makes a comeback
Drop everything! Artbox Singapore is back with more Instagrammable spots, colourful snacks, quirky knick-knacks, and thankfully, space... The city’s take on Bangkok’s highly-raved flea market is an Instagram dream filled with fairy lights, decked out ... ( read original story ...)
New Brunei Army Commander Makes Singapore Visit
This week, Brunei’s new army chief made his introductory visit to Singapore, one of the sultanate’s closest defense partners in the region. The trip, which came just months after his appointment was officially announced, reinforces the significance of ... ( read original story ...)