SINGAPORE -- Singapore Telecommunications is expanding its mobile wallet service across Southeast Asia and India by linking the product with those of affiliated companies, in a bid to tap into growing demand for mobile payments among regional travelers. ( read original story ...)
The Best POSB & DBS Credit Cards Singapore Review 2018
Even though our beloved DBS / POSB is the most popular savings bank in Singapore, up until a few years ago you would not have associated them with good credit cards. Back then, nobody ever flaunted their DBS credit cards the way rich and successful people ... ( read original story ...)
West Sumatra ornamental fish exports dominate Singapore market
SINGAPORE: West Sumatra`s ornamental freshwater and sea fish have a viable market, especially for exports to Singapore, Yos Meri, head of the provincial Marine and Fisheries Service, stated here on Monday. “West Sumatra has some 20 species of specific ... ( read original story ...)
Cairns protein powder producer eyes an export deal to Japan
The delegates from IM Holdings, of Singapore, and Gold Star, of Japan, were hosted by Advance Cairns. Adam Phillips, of Life Grip Supplements, is in advanced talks to export to Singapore and Japan thanks to the expo. “The best part of the conference was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 1Q business confidence dips on surprise fall in Feb exports: Reuters/Insead survey
SINGAPORE (March 21): Business confidence in Singapore dipped over the first quarter of 2018 even as the region’s business sentiment reached a seven-year high, according to the Thomson Reuters/Insead Asian Business Sentiment Survey for the first quarter. ( read original story ...)
Singapore denies acquisition of new Leopard tank variant
Despite denying the acquisition of the Leopard 2A7, it does look like Singapore is ordering additional Leopard 2 tanks, with the German government’s annual military equipment export report stating that a further seven was delivered to Singapore in 2016. ( read original story ...)
US wine exports fell in 2017 – figures
with revenues from Hong Kong up by more than 20% (although volumes slipped back 24.7%), and a similar value increase in Singapore. In Japan, exports rose 7.6% in value terms, but declined by 1.2% by volume. Bottled wine exports to the country fell 20% by ... ( read original story ...)
Update: Singapore denies Leopard 2A7 acquisition, but questions remain over anomalies
However, German government reports on its military equipment exports, reviewed by Jane’s on 21 March, have revealed that seven Leopard 2 MBTs – although of an unspecified variant – had been exported to Singapore in 2016, further casting doubt on the ... ( read original story ...)
ST Engineering, Surbana Jurong, CAPE plan to export next-generation smart airport capabilities
Singapore Technologies Engineering is joining forces with ... the consortium plans to develop a comprehensive export strategy for this business area with a particular focus on Asia Pacific markets and cities with strong growth potential. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Trump to boost exports of lethal drones to more U.S. allies – sources
Also likely to be in the favored group would be key partners such as India, Singapore and Australia as well as many of the 35 signatories to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), an international agreement that sets rules for export of missiles and ... ( read original story ...)
KPMG acquires Singapore mobile app developer
KPMG in Singapore is acquiring business mobile app developer, Rainmaker Labs, in a move it says will beef up its digital and mobile offerings. The acquisition, which financial details were not revealed, encompassed the app developer's businesses in Vietnam ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government outlines its approach to IoT
The biggest hurdle in implementing the internet of things (IoT) around the world is the existence of walled gardens put up by technology suppliers, according to Singapore’s minister in charge of the country’s smart nation initiative. By submitting your ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes law which can bar pictures of terror attack sites
Singapore passed a law on Wednesday making it possible to ban photographs or videos of terror attack sites or communicating information about security operations amid criticism from rights groups that the move could curb press freedoms. The wealthy city ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes terror attack blackout law
SINGAPORE: Singapore's parliament Wednesday passed a controversial law giving authorities the power to block all electronic communications at the scene of a terror attack, despite protests it will erode media freedom. The law allows police to stop anyone ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel to launch mobile wallet tie-up with regional associates
SINGAPORE - The Singtel Group plans to roll out mobile wallet interoperability across its network of regional associates in Asia by mid-2018, it said on Tuesday (March 20). Mobile wallet customers of Singtel and the group's various associate telcos would ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel, AIS plan to link up mobile wallets
THE Singapore Telecom (Singtel) Group yesterday announced plans to interconnect the mobile wallet systems of their regional associates, including Advanced Info Service (AIS), through an interoperable platform. The initiative will enable the group's more ... ( read original story ...)