SINGAPORE: Singapore has said it “will not hesitate” to investigate and take action against anyone found guilty of flouting recently imposed rules to suspend all trade with North Korea. In an e-mail to The Straits Times, Singapore Customs said it ... ( read original story ...)
Has the Singapore property market turned the corner?
According to the latest real estate forecast report published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PwC, we’re seeing the end of the dark night of the soul for the local property scene as Singapore leapfrogs its way from near the bottom of the table to ... ( read original story ...)
UOB’s 2 new robot employees cut data processing time by over half
SINGAPORE - United Overseas Bank (UOB) has welcomed its first "virtual employees", that will take over tasks its human employees have found repetitive and time-consuming, and thus allowing the latter to focus on more stimulating and challenging job roles. ( read original story ...)
Singapore offers J&K help in ‘critical areas’: Drabu
"Singapore has a separate Master Plan for Water-based Activities in the country and a similar concept could be implemented in Jammu and Kashmir for rejuvenation of waterways and water resources," the Finance Minister said. Get latest news & live updates on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wealth Firms Weather Tax Transparency, Minister Says
the city-state’s senior minister of state for law and finance. “I don’t think there’s any significant outflows” since June, when Singapore signed up for a multilateral framework that facilitates the exchange of information on tax issues ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat in Suzhou and Beijing for series of meetings
SINGAPORE - Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be visiting Suzhou and Beijing in China for a series of meetings and engagements from Wednesday (Nov 22) to Sunday. Mr Heng will be in Suzhou to co-chair the 11th Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council (SJCC ... ( read original story ...)
Small eruption at Bali volcano triggers Singapore travel advisory
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's Mount Agung volcano in Bali has let out a puff of black smoke and ash in a small eruption, prompting Singapore to advise its citizens to be ready to evacuate the holiday island at short notice amid concern about a bigger ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to help JK in Water Management,Skill, Riverfront Development:Drabu
“Singapore as a separate Master Plan for Water-based Activities ... If you have noticed we haven’t put up a paywall unlike many news organisations, – as we want to keep our journalism open. We believe journalism should be open, fearless and unbiased. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to roll out driverless buses in three towns by 2022
It is still quite far-off, but residents and workers in three Singapore towns, Punggol, Tengah and the Jurong Innovation District (JDI), will get to commute via driverless buses in 2022. These driverless buses will, however, operate during off-peak hours. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s design incubator set to jump-start emerging talent
Singapore is showing its prowess as a design hub by opening a new Design Incubator, where more than 40 brands will be presented on a rotational basis. The retail showcase will focus on new-to-market and emerging designers. The space is dedicated to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For November 22
The dairy industry has a battle on its hands to increase milk consumption in Singapore, with a recent report revealing that half of Singaporean adults seldom consume it and are content to ignore its important health benefits. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia exports first live pigs to Singapore in 18 years
SINGAPORE: Singapore received its first shipment of live pigs from Malaysia in 18 years on Saturday after a farm in Sarawak became the only approved source in the country to export live pigs to the Republic, the Straits Times reported today. Its addition ... ( read original story ...)
Designing Singapore Airlines’ new A380 business class seats
Receive 55,000 Bonus Qantas Points when you apply online, are approved and spend $1,500 on your new card within the first 3 months. Earn 1.5 Qantas Points for every $1 spent on card purchases, except spend at government bodies in Australia where you'll ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Will Ensure Rich Pay More in Tax Regime, Minister Says
Singapore will ensure its tax system is based on “solid” economic performance and the principle that higher income earners pay more, a senior government official said, after the prime minister signaled that the nation needs to prepare for tax ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC has just hired from Standard Chartered is this newly hot Singapore job function
OCBC has made a ‘head-of’ hire from Standard Chartered in Singapore. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/296427/ocbc-digital-banking-hiring/ OCBC has recruited a new senior strategist from Standard Chartered as banks in Singapore step up their ... ( read original story ...)
IE Singapore-Gyeonggi MOU to boost collaboration in technology, trade and logistics
SINGAPORE - An agreement signed on Tuesday (Nov 21) aims to boost partnerships in technology start-ups and logistics between Singaporean and South Korean firms. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was inked between IE Singapore and the Korean province ... ( read original story ...)