The only recent piece of analysis that leaves much food for thought is Ku Swee Yong’s three-part articles on “Big Singapore Market Upgrade – Hype or Reality?” where he questions Morgan Stanley’s remarks that “property prices are on track to ... ( read original story ...)
Could Tech Relieve Singapore’s Aging Woes?
Singapore is embracing technology and focusing more on personal health, as an expected doubling of seniors over the next two decades forces the nation to confront politically sensitive decisions on financing and immigration. While Singapore’s aging ... ( read original story ...)
What changed market while you were sleeping
At 6.30 am, Nifty futures on the Singapore Stock Exchange were trading 31 points. Benchmark equity indices are seeing strong resistance at higher levels. Analysts believe there could be more consolidation on the indices and investors should rather focus on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s hotel boom: Why now is the time to visit
(CNN) — Singapore's illustrious hotel history may have started with Raffles, but it took many decades for another new hotel -- the Marina Bay Sands in 2010 -- to capture travelers' popular imagination in the same way. Since then, the hotel scene in ... ( read original story ...)
Graying Singapore Embraces Technology to Face Health Challenges
Singapore is embracing technology and focusing more on personal health, as an expected doubling of seniors over the next two decades forces the nation to confront politically sensitive decisions on financing and immigration. While Singapore’s aging ... ( read original story ...)
Supporting Singapore’s growth
HSBC opened its doors in Singapore 140 years ago. The case for doing so for the (then) 12-year-old Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank was clear. The port of Singapore was the largest trading hub along the Calcutta to Hong Kong spice route, and so our first branch ... ( read original story ...)
Beware of fake Singapore Airlines, DBS phishing websites: Police
SINGAPORE - If you receive e-mails from DBS Bank or Singapore Airlines asking you for your personal information and credit card details, be on your guard as they may well be a phishing attempt, the police said in an advisory on Wednesday (Dec 20). ( read original story ...)
Keep an eye on mortgage rates
DBS Bank, OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank (UOB ... In October, less than two months ago, the rate was 1.68 per cent. The three-month Singapore interbank offered rate (Sibor), the benchmark interest rate to which home loans are pegged, has climbed ... ( read original story ...)
Police issue alert on fake DBS Bank, Singapore Airlines websites
Several reports have been made by victims of phishing websites after they responded to e-mails purportedly sent by DBS Bank or Singapore Airlines, said the police on Wednesday (20 December). In these cases, the victims would either receive an e-mail ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government employee fined for media leak
A Singapore civil servant was Wednesday fined but escaped jail for leaking confidential information to a journalist, a prosecution that a rights group described as an attempt to spread a "culture of fear". Government housing agency employee Ng Han Yuan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports in Nov eases from Oct’s
SINGAPORE: Exports of primary chemicals to China surged by 71.7% year on year in November, while shipments of other specialty chemicals to the United States were up by 62.4%, according to International Enterprise (IE) Singapore. Exports of goods made in ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of S’pore hiring staff for Mid-East wealth
The private-banking arm of OCBC Bank is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role in managing the money of the Middle East's wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire about 20 relationship ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues another cautionary note on cryptocurrencies
Singapore banking regulator has issued yet another advisory note on investing in cryptocurrencies, reminding the public that these are not recognised as legal tender. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said any investment in cryptocurrencies such as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ new cabins are going to make it hard to fly in economy again
Singapore Airlines has launched its all-new cabins on board ... Other perks include a personal reading light, cocktail table, and extra stowage space. The good news for the rest of us is economy seats have been given a makeover and they promise more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank warns against investing in cryptocurrencies
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank issued a warning against investment in cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, saying it considers their recent price surge to be driven by speculation and that there is a risk investors could lose all their capital. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered : Goes Live for US Dollar Gpi Services
SINGAPORE, Dec. 18-- The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication issued the following news release: Standard Chartered today went live with its US Dollar (USD) SWIFT global payments innovation (gpi) services to extend its offering to ... ( read original story ...)