Singapore’s migrant workers struggle to get paid

Singapore (CNN)It's a bustle of activity in the drop-in center. Men line up to sign their names in a book and claim tokens for a free meal, redeemable at cheap restaurants in Singapore's Little India district. They're all migrants without jobs in the city ... ( read original story ...)

All have part to play in fighting fake news

The proliferation of fake news has to be fought by newsmakers being more proactive in communication, good journalism and smart citizens. This was the view of Straits Times editor and Singapore Press Holdings' editor-in-chief for its English/ Malay/Tamil ... ( read original story ...)

Blockchain for Finance Conference Returns to Singapore

FinTech Network announces that the Blockchain for Finance Conference, Asia Pacific will be returning to Singapore on June 20-21 with the most innovative organisations sharing DLT developments from across APAC including: Additional speakers from J.P. Morgan ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore bank lets Apple customers voice their transactions

OCBC Bank has turned on voice-based commands for iPhone users, allowing them to check their bank accounts or make e-payments via Apple's virtual assistant Siri. Cashless cannot be the face for Singapore smart nation success Increased emphasis on building a ... ( read original story ...)

Huawei, NYP to set up first Huawei ICT academy in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) agreed to set up the first ICT Academy in Singapore as part of Huawei's global initiative to support ... ( read original story ...)

Sembcorp Energy files for IPO

MUMBAI: Sembcorp Energy, an independent power producer that is promoted by Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries, on Friday filed a draft prospectus with markets regulator Sebi for an IPO that could mobilize in the upwards of Rs 5,000 crore. According to the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore hosts record 1.27 million Indian travellers in 2017

MUMBAI: For the third time in a row, Singapore has registered record arrivals from India with 1.27 travellers visiting the country last year. Over 1.1 million Indian travellers went to Singapore in 2016. Visitor arrivals from India into Singapore has ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore-flagged tanker attacked off Somalia but escapes

An international anti-piracy force says a Singapore-flagged chemical tanker has exchanged fire with attackers off the coast of Somalia before escaping unharmed. The European Union anti-piracy force says in a statement that the MT Leopard Sun was attacked ... ( read original story ...)

Property: Refinancing your mortgage loan

The biggest reason for refinancing your home mortgage loan would be because the market rates have been, and will, increasing. The US Federal Reserve is set to continue hiking its rates for the foreseeable future, and the Singapore Interbank Offered Rate ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s Central Bank Gets Tightening Trigger From Budget

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Why Singapore is the Top Immigration Destination

Singapore’s popularity is not just based on assumption. Singapore was actually named the best place to settle for immigrants in the world by the HSBC Expat Explorer for the third year in a row! This particular survey questioned over 27,000 expats across ... ( read original story ...)

Sembcorp Industries Plans India Unit IPO, Asset Sale

... initial public offering of its Indian power unit and said it plans to raise 500 million Singapore dollars (US$379 million) more selling some other assets. The IPO of Sembcorp Energy India Ltd. will help grow its Indian business, Sembcorp said, adding ... ( read original story ...)