SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia have increased Singapore's official Haj quota to 800 places, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim announced on Friday (Feb 17). In a media release, the Islamic Religious Council of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's Growth Shock Masks a Duller Outlook for Economy
Singapore’s government has a message for anyone expecting great things following Friday’s surprise growth bounce: don’t hold your breath. The city-state’s economy will still only expand between 1 percent and 3 percent this year, policy makers said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end up 0.35 pct
Singapore shares closed 0.35 percent higher on Friday, although some investors began to turn cautious and take profit after U.S. stocks fell overnight. Wall Street lost momentum on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump's first solo news conference ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Singapore property: One is winning over Chinese investors
Against a backdrop of an uncertain global macro environment, one constant continues to drive key Asian property markets: The Chinese buyer. Mainland China investors, and their growing appetite for overseas assets, have been a key theme for the property ... ( read original story ...)
Your HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s ticket may win you a Harley-Davidson
SINGAPORE — Anyone who has bought a ticket to the HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s now has a chance to ride away with a custom Harley-Davison Roadster decorated with a “made in Singapore” artwork. This comes after the iconic motorcycle manufacturer announced ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Hong Kong restart dual-class push as rivals snag IPOs
Singapore is a few steps ahead. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong last week gave his approval to dual-class shares and other measures proposed by a panel to drive economic growth. The city-state’s stock exchange yesterday started a public consultation, a ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore kicks off public consultation on dual-class share structures
Worried about its competitiveness as an IPO destination, Singapore has moved to re-examine its position on dual-class shares, and last year SGX's Listings Advisory Committee gave the stock exchange the green light to allow companies to list with such ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Singapore property: One is winning on Chinese investors
Against a backdrop of an uncertain global macro environment, one constant continues to drive key Asian property markets: The Chinese buyer. Mainland China investors, and their growing appetite for overseas assets, have been a key theme for the property ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Say Bojio: 1-For-1 Admission Tickets to S’pore Zoo, Night Safari and More For PAssion POSB Cardmembers(From 10 Feb)
Wildlife Reserves Singapore (Jurong Bird Park, River Safari, Night Safari or Singapore Zoo) Madame Tussauds Singapore Singapore Cable Car The Polliwogs MOSH! What’s more, you’ll get an exclusive offer on Sentosa Islander Membership. Simply download the ... ( read original story ...)
10 Valentine's Day Dinner Deals In Singapore That Won't Deplete Your Angpao Money
For the month of February, DBS/POSB cardmembers enjoy additional savings with 10% ... This V-Day, enjoy a taste of the freshest seafood right smack next to the Singapore River. Make your dinner special with their Valentine’s signature, the decadent ... ( read original story ...)
Queues at Singapore banks on Li Chun as people deposit money on auspicious day
SINGAPORE - Hoping for better fortune in the new year ... When The Straits Times visited the Tampines Central POSB branch at 8am on Friday, queues of around 10 people had formed at each of the two cash deposit machines. Another 20 people were waiting ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Savings Bond programme exceeds $1b
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that the Singapore Savings Bond ... MAS noted that there is a significant number of investors that have applied for SSBs online through DBS/POSB's Internet Banking portal, besides the ATMs of DBS/POSB, OCBC ... ( read original story ...)
Remembering The People’s President Ong Teng Cheong
At that time, the POSB had a legal status as a statutory board and whose ... The answer is no. My loyalty is first and foremost, to the people of Singapore. It has always been so, and will always remain so. This was more than just cheap talk – it was ... ( read original ...
Ong Teng Cheong, S’pore’s people’s president, passed away 15 years ago
In his later years, he also opposed the sale of POSB (Post Office Savings Bank) to DBS (The Development Bank of Singapore) in 1998 during his last year in office. He felt that the sale was procedurally inappropriate and did not regard the president’s ... ( read original story ...)
PARKROYAL On Kitchener Road Crabs & Lobsters Buffet Is Back Until 30 April
UOB, DBS, POSB, Maybank and HSBC Cardholders promotion: S$129 for 2 Adults (minimum four persons to dine) All prices quoted are subject to GST and service charge. For reservations, call: +65 6428 3160 or email spicebrasserie.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com. ( read original story ...)
App for cashless payment at Koufu food court gets mixed response
SINGAPORE — A new app that helps customers cut down on time ... The one-time set-up is done by entering the particulars of the user’s DBS or POSB credit or debit card, or with the DBS PayLah! mobile app. Jimmy Shin, 21, a student intern, offered ... ( read original story ...)