So how can Singapore investors get on the bandwagon? Singapore’s Start-Up Opportunities As a leading economy in South-East Asia and a mature financial industry, Singapore is a regional hub for start-ups and for good reason. Good regulatory support ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Maritime Technology Conference and Exhibition (SMTC) 2017
The Singapore Maritime Technology Conference and Exhibition (SMTC) 2017 is organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and will be held on 26 – 28 April 2017 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week 2017. ( read original story ...)
Michelle Wie shoots 67, takes 2-shot lead in Singapore
SINGAPORE -- Michelle Wie shot a 5-under 67 Saturday to lead the HSBC Women's Champions tournament by two strokes after the third round. The American followed up her previous rounds of 66 and 69 to reach 14-under 202 and lead an LPGA event after 54 holes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Ezra Holdings’ debt continue to climb up
SINGAPORE: The debt woes of Singapore’s offshore marine giant Ezra Holdings reached fever pitch after it revealed that it missed the deadline to settle a $4.4 million debt with Norwegian ship owner Forland Subsea. The development puts the creditor at ... ( read original story ...)
Jean Dermine: «An Unstable European Banking Union Has Been Created»
Professor of Banking and Finance at Insead, Singapore, in an exclusive essay for finews.com. The euro-zone banking market met recently two episodes of great instability. In September 2016, Deutsche Bank was threatened by the U.S. Department of Justice with ... ( read original story ...)
Why you should get a 10-year mortgage now
But borrowers worried about the potential effect on interest rates can lock in decent mortgage rates to see them securely through the next decade. According to rate scrutineers at Moneyfacts, three years ago there were only eight 10-year fixed-rate home ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC joins DBS-UOB in New Launch price war
Apply BUC Home Loan here through us a Mortgage Broker and get $100 voucher* offered by our partners. (Check for Eligibility) Now that 3 banks have joined the war, will there be more? Buying a House in Singapore has never been more exciting. As long as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must be prepared to face water shortages: DPM Teo
SINGAPORE: Singapore must be prepared psychologically to face water shortages if its reservoirs dry up and when the second water agreement with Malaysia ends in 2061, said DPM Teo Chee Hean on Saturday (Mar 4). At present, imported water meets half of ... ( read original story ...)
Ariya two back in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Michelle Wie shot a 5-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over a trio that included Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn at the HSBC Women's Champions LPGA tournament. The American veteran followed up her previous rounds of 66 and 69 to ... ( read original story ...)
Important for public to verify news, online posts: Maliki
SINGAPORE: With the viral nature of social media, it is important for the public to verify the truth behind news stories and online posts, Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Maliki Osman said on Saturday (Sat 4), when asked about the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore strengthens cyber defence with new organisation
Dealing with such security threats, including fake news, is increasingly important for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), which as a fighting force is relying more often on computer technology. Cyber warfare is a growing phenomenon. Dr Ng cited Ukraine's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police score high marks in public survey
The Singapore Police Force scored high marks in the latest public perception survey, Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam revealed yesterday, in light of recent discussion about the public service. "An incredible number of the public holds the police ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to deploy S$45m worth defence tech labs to counter terrorism and drone attacks
Singapore to deploy S$45m worth defence tech labs to counter terrorism and drone attacks Singapore is all geared up to launch two new defence tech labs to aid next-gen Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in their counter-terrorism operations and prevention of ... ( read original story ...)
Raising taxes over time needed to boost Singapore revenues: Minister Heng
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said besides spending prudently and effectively there is a need to grow Singapore's revenue through new taxes or raising taxes over time. During his Budget 2017 round-up speech, the minister noted that this challenge of ... ( read original story ...)
UOB unveils virtual corporate credit card
The accounts payable component within the UOB Virtual Payment Solutions suite is offered in partnership with Visa Business Solutions and Invapay, a UK-based financial technology company. More From Singapore Business Review ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reveals Cyber Attack on Defense Ministry
On February 28, Singapore’s defense ministry (MINDEF) disclosed that a breach in an Internet-connected system earlier this month had resulted in the personal data of 850 national servicemen and employees being stolen. Though the impact of the breach was ... ( read original story ...)