Indonesia-based Go-Jek is partnering DBS Bank to offer regional payments ahead of the ride-hailing firm’s arrival in Singapore. Go-Jek, whose investors include Google, Temasek, Tencent and Meituan Dia... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia renew ties as historic rival surfaces
Singapore’s leader vowed Monday to strengthen ties with Malaysia, which is now led by a historic rival following a game-changing election. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute And Johnson & Johnson Vision Set Sights On Halting Global Myopia Epidemic
SERI and SNEC have a strong track record of high-impact eye research and excellence in clinical care that has paved the way for improvements in how eye diseases are detected, prevented and treated in ... ( read original story ...)
Russian cybersecurity firm Group IB to open global HQ in Singapore: CEO
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian cybersecurity company Group IB is to open a global headquarters in Singapore this year or in early next as part of international expansion plans, Chief Executive Ilya ... ( read original story ...)
Fintech and the Monetary Authority of Singapore: Interview
Ravi Menon, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s managing director, has embraced financial technology to create jobs and bolster the city-state’s position as a financial hub. The central bank is amon... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MAS, SGX develop blockchain tech for tokenised assets settlement
According to a statement issued by Singapore Exchange (SGX ... The DvP prototypes were developed with technology partners Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq. “The ability to perform these activities simultan... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech Festival 2018: MAS, SGX successfully use blockchain technology for settlement of tokenised assets
SINGAPORE (Nov 12): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) have succesfully developed Delivery versus Payment (DvP) capabilities for the settlement of tokenised assets ... ( read original story ...)
First Blockchain Solution developed in Singapore for the Bullion Market Supply Chain
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 12 November 2018 - Bullionist Technology (a Singapore fintech company) announced that it has developed "ELUME," a digital platform on the IBM Blockchain Platform and targe... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Firmly Tugs the Heartstrings in Campaign About Family Time in Singapore
HSBC Singapore has launched a new campaign to remind parents to spend more time with family and not let life’s sometimes busy demands get in the way. And it does so with an emotional reminder. The cam... ( read original story ...)
Ahead of school holidays, HSBC showcases card with family-centric benefits
HSBC Singapore is reminding parents to spend more family time together despite their busy schedules with new work for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards. The latest campaign working in collaboration with ... ( read original story ...)
Grab To Have UOB’s Digital Banking Service Integrated into Its App
Under the alliance, UOB will become Grab’s preferred banking partner in Singapore. UOB will also be a strategic credit card partner for Grab in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Co... ( read original story ...)
Meniga Inks Deal with Singapore’s United Overseas Bank
According to reporting from Tanya Andreasyan of Fintech Futures (Finovate’s sister publication) Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has signed a deal with Icelandic fintech vendor Meniga for it... ( read original story ...)
FORCS Enhances Solutions Offering in Singapore with Integration of MyInfo
The company first entered the Singapore market in 2015 with the aim of introducing paperless technology to the financial institutions and insurance agencies of the smart-city state. The Singapore offi... ( read original story ...)
Singapore consumers still prefer to pay for online purchases by credit card versus e-wallet
SINGAPORE - Mobile wallets or e-wallets have yet to change payment habits among Singapore consumers, according to a Global Payments Report by payment processing company Worldpay. Credit cards continue... ( read original story ...)
Singapore calls for closer Southeast Asia, says multilateralism under threat
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on Monday for greater integration between Southeast Asian countries at a time when multilateralism is under threat. His remarks ca... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Limited’s Stock Is Down 16% From Its 52-Week High: Is It A Good Business?
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68), or SGX for short, is the only stock exchange in Singapore. At the share price of S$7.18 (at the time of writing), the company’s stock is trading 16% lower than i... ( read original story ...)