Singapore is keeping in place curbs on food imports from Fukushima, which six years ago on Saturday (March 11) was hit by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has told The Straits Times. ( read original story ...)
China seen importing 3 mln T of pork in 2017
SINGAPORE, March 14 China is likely to import about three million tonnes of pork in 2017, similar to last year's level despite rising domestic production, a senior industry official said on Tuesday. "Global prices are still attractive for importing pork ... ( read original story ...)
Huone Singapore takes meetings out of boardrooms
The concept originated from Finland and has now opened its doors in Clarke Quay. Huone Singapore offers 11 differently themed inspirational meeting rooms for 5 to 150 people such as Igloo Room, Sandbox Room, and Forest Room. “No two rooms in Huone are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore port authority suspends licences of five bunker tankers
SINGAPORE, March 14 - Singapore's Maritime Port Authority has temporarily suspended the harbour craft licences of five bunker tankers after it found irregularities with piping fixtures, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday. All five bunker tankers are operated by ... ( read original story ...)
Go Global Singapore 2017: Exciting trade mission programme revealed
Today we announce the exciting programme for our small business trade mission to Singapore in September. The trip is designed specifically for businesses with a creative or tech solution and a strong focus on innovation and disruption. Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
“Singapore bankers change jobs for crazy reasons. You’re better off staying put”
I work in the HR team at a large US bank in Singapore. These are the five most stupid reasons for changing jobs that I’ve heard so far this year. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/265908/job-market-singapore/ I work in the HR team at a large US ... ( read original story ...)
IOB Singapore looks for new regtech system and vendor
IOB Singapore, a subsidiary of Indian Overseas Bank, is looking to modernise its regulatory reporting tech. The bank issued an RFP to this effect, which has recently closed. According to IOB Singapore, bidders should be able to supply an end-to-end ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC 360 VS UOB One VS BOC SmartSaver: Which is Better?
Read Also: Best Savings Accounts In Singapore You can stay in touch by following us on ... follow us on Instagram @DNSsingapore The post OCBC 360 VS UOB One VS BOC SmartSaver: Which is Better? appeared first on DollarsAndSense.sg. ( read original story ...)
Airbnb expands services in Singapore to soon kueh making, pottery lessons
SINGAPORE: Airbnb has expanded its operations in Singapore to offer experiences led by local experts, it announced on Tuesday (Mar 14). In a media release, the peer-to-peer home sharing site said Singapore was the first Southeast Asian city to debut ... ( read original story ...)
Narrow Trading Range Tipped For Singapore Shares
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 30 points or 0.9 percent along the way. Now at an 18-month closing high, the Straits Times Index now rests just below the 3,150-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bans ex-Goldman Sachs banker from finance industry for 1MDB links
Singapore's central bank imposed a 10-year industry ban on Tim Leissner, a former director of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) in the city state, for his involvement in the scandal-hit Malaysian state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Under the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ties stronger FinTech relationship with Japan
The two are establishing a FinTech cooperation framework. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan are forging a cooperation framework to boost FinTech linkages between both countries. The framework enables ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops city infrastructure rankings
It is also the nicest city in Asia for expats to live in. The latest list from consulting firm Mercer ranked Singapore as the city with the best infrastructure in the world. According to Mercer, city infrastructure plays an important role when ... ( read original story ...)
This Singapore MSc Finance gives you the skills to cope with changing market conditions
When the economy is slowing down, it’s a good time to upgrade your skills and keep your career on course with a Singapore-based MSc Finance from UCD. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/241841/how-to-choose-an-msc-finance-that-will-give-your-career-a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For March 14
Singapore morning news roundup by AEC News Today is your one stop source for Singapore news on matters of governance and policies affecting Asean business communities. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is committing $325 million towards warehouses and ... ( read original story ...)
New HSBC chairman welcomed by the City
AIA’s loss is HSBC’s gain, if investors’ reaction to the appointment of Mark Tucker as the next chairman of Europe’s biggest bank is anything to go by. Shares in insurance giant AIA slumped 3pc in Hong Kong while HSBC stock climbed as much as 1.8pc ... ( read original story ...)