Singapore national footballers Sahil Suhaimi, Hariss Harun and Faris Ramli showing off the new National Team Kit on Friday (11 November). The Singapore National Team will debut the jersey on Sunday (13 November) when they take on Cambodia in their last ... ( read original story ...)
MAS to review regulatory regime for VCs to anchor more such funds in Singapore
Singapore - The Monetary Authority of Singapore will ease its regulatory regime for venture capital (VC) managers to draw and anchor more of them in Singapore as part of the Republic's innovation drive. Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank's digital wallet works in apps, online and through NFC
Citi Pay will initially launch across Singapore, Australia and Mexico with tap-and-pay, while it'll reach the US in early 2017. Alexa isn't talking to Citibank yet, however. ( read original story ...)
Citibank Launches Challenge to Apple and Google With Citi Pay
Customers can also use Citibank online login and password information to make ... but it will roll out later this year to customers in Singapore, Australia, and Mexico. Citi is the latest company to enter the mobile wallet wars, which is dominated by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says Malaysian 'Jho Low' key figure in 1MDB-linked probe
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's white-collar crime unit for the first time on Thursday identified Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho as a key figure in the money laundering investigation linked to scandal-tainted 1MDB fund. The revelation came from an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to study genetic screening of IVF embryos
SINGAPORE: The National University Hospital (NUH) will launch a three-year pilot programme to study genetic screening for in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) embryos, Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor said in Parliament on Thursday (Nov 10). The Pre ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Names Jho Low Person of Interest in 1MDB-Linked Probe
Singapore police identified Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, as a "key person of interest" in a money laundering probe surrounding 1Malaysia Development Bhd., according to testimony in court Thursday. The country’s investigation into Low started in ... ( read original story ...)
Google moves to new office in Singapore to house growing team
SINGAPORE: US tech giant Google officially unveiled its new Singapore office located at Mapletree Business City on Thursday (Nov 10). The Singapore office, which serves as Google's Asia-Pacific headquarters, was previously located at Asia Square Tower 1 in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's winning Rugby Sevens formula
The 'ruck, rock and rumble' mantra has certainly worked well in Singapore, writes Andrew Alderson. Singapore Sports Hub, with the National Stadium. A successful rugby sevens tournament needs a thriving British expatriate or colonial culture, visitors ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ease venture capital rules in bid to boost Fintech
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank is looking to ease regulation for venture capital (VC) investors next year in a further push to boost the financial technology industry, deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore approves changes to elected presidency
Singapore’s parliament has approved changes to the country’s elected presidency system as part of efforts to address the need for minority representation and adequate safeguards in the decision-making process. The changes, approved after three days of ... ( read original story ...)
What a Trump win means for Singapore
Stock markets in Singapore and across Asia will see an immediate decline, said IG market strategist Bernard Aw. Yesterday, Singapore stocks finished 1.1 per cent lower, with the benchmark Straits Times Index losing 30.36 points to 2,789.88. A large part of ... ( read original story ...)
“Singapore corporate banking is cut-throat: here’s how I survive it”
The corporate banking market is very competitive in Singapore and if you make a mistake when handling a client it can put your career in jeopardy. Last month I wrote a blog about how much I loved my job as a corporate banker at a big European bank in ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore is the best city in the world for expats
A new study from HSBC reveals that the top place to live as an expat is Singapore. The study was conducted among 27,000 expats in about 100 countries between March and May 2016. Third party survey group YouGov conducted the poll, which did not survey HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Flying Business Class with Singapore Airlines: Philippines to New Zealand Route
Flying business class is placed high up on my bucket list — besides, who wouldn’t want to travel in utter luxury, style, and comfort (with ample leg space), right? So you could imagine how happy I was when I finally checked this experience off ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranks the highest in Asia for its pension system
In its latest report for 2016, Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) reported that Singapore is now rated B Grade up from C+ the year before. Its score improved from 64.7 to 67 due to better pension adequacy. Ranking seventh globally, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)