LONDON (Reuters) - Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC will invest $200 million (£152.3 million) in the upcoming $2.2 billion initial public offering (IPO) of ContourGlobal , a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Conditional ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore moots stricter use of national ID, bill to ease data-sharing within government
The Singapore government is reviewing guidelines to limit the use of national identification numbers and has introduced a new bill to ease data-sharing within the public sector. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) said it was looking to revise ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines new double bed: The $850 million airplane sleep revolution
(CNN) — It's been nearly 38 years since Philippine Airlines unveiled the first fully flat bed on a commercial jet in the shape of slim, bunk-style "Skybeds" on the first class upper deck of its Boeing 747. That luxury was short-lived, and airlines mostly ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Singapore airport’s swanky new terminal with street food stalls, facial scanning and seriously lush interiors
After three years of construction, Singapore airport's luxurious new Terminal 4 has finally opened for business! Changi Airport is repeatedly hailed as the world's best airport, so it comes as no surprise that the new terminal - which cost approximately £ ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore world’s fourth most visited city, to overtake London by 2025: Euromonitor
Singapore was ranked fourth among the world's most-visited city in the world in Euromonitor International's latest Top 100 city destinations ranking 2017 edition. Hong Kong took the top spot with 26.6 million visitors, followed by Bangkok with 21.2 million ... ( read original story ...)
Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression in Singapore: Myth or Reality?
Singapore has faced criticism from around the world over its censorship laws. This has resulted in discussions on whether the right to freedom of speech and expression even exists in Singapore. Does the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression Exist in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore socialite Jamie Chua cried during interview with Indonesian media
Singapore socialite Jamie Chua broke into tears during a recent interview with Indonesian media Silet that was posted on YouTube on 30 October. The 44-year-old was spotted crying after addressing the public’s negative views about her in relation to her ... ( read original story ...)
How safeguarding intellectual property benefits Singapore’s economy
As global competition intensifies, it is more important than ever for firms to stand out. Intellectual property (IP)—from brands and trademarks to patents and copyrighted work—is an important means by which local enterprises can set themselves apart ... ( read original story ...)
Man charged with money laundering in Singapore previously accused of swindling Citibank of S$27 million
SINGAPORE — A 45-year-old Nigerian man who had been charged in a United States court for swindling Citibank was charged in a district court here on Wednesday (Oct 25) with laundering S$1.7 million. Paul Gabriel Amos, who is a Permanent Resident in ... ( read original story ...)
Why An Australian Space Entrepreneur Chose Tiny Singapore To Build A Rocket Factory
he joined Citibank in Australia as a foreign exchange trader and over twenty years built his career there, working his way up to Managing Director in charge of regional sales business for financial markets based in Singapore. As part of his job ... ( read original story ...)
46Years Old Nigerian Charged In Connection With US$27M Citibank Fraud (Pics)
A Nigerian previously accused of swindling Citibank of millions of dollars was on Wednesday, Oct 25th, charged with money laundering. Paul Gabriel Amos, a 46-year-old Singapore Permanent Resident, was believed to be involved in a scheme to dupe Citibank in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Reveal of Brand New Suites Class: Is This The New Best First Class in the World?
Singapore Airlines doesn’t make them available to partner airline frequent flyer programs, but over the past few years has been fairly generous with Krisflyer’s own members (and Chase, Citibank, and American Express points all transfer to Krisflyer ... ( read original story ...)
Nigerian Lamborghini Driver Charged with Money Laundering
45-year-old Nigerian man, Paul Gabriel Amos, who had previously been charged in a United States court for swindling Citibank was charged in a district court, Singapore on Wednesday, October 25 with laundering S$1.7 million. On October last year ... ( read original story ...)
Oil dips on lower China crude imports, but market well supported overall
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday as Chinese crude imports slipped to their lowest level in a year, although traders said the overall market remains well supported because of OPEC-led supply cuts. Traders said they were closely eyeing ... ( read original story ...)
2 Lessons from China on How Singapore Can Become Truly Cashless
Speficially, we look to China, where cash has essentially given way to mobile payments already, to get more clarity to probe into what must be done in Singapore to truly kill cash. Understanding how WeChat became the de-facto mode of payment in China ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC first Singapore lender to launch face ID recognition for mobile app
OCBC Bank's retail and business banking customers can now log into the bank's app via their Apple iPhone X. The bank said it's the first in Singapore to offer such biometric technology. By leveraging Apple's Face ID facial recognition technology, OCBC Bank ... ( read original story ...)