SINGAPORE: Singapore has been chosen as the top destination for business expansion among Asian companies for the second year running, according to survey findings released by UOB on Wednesday (Oct 19). One-third, or 32 per cent, of Asian enterprises polled ... ( read original story ...)
UOB survey reveals Singapore to be the favourite business expansion destination in Asia
According to the United Overseas Bank (UOB) Asian Enterprise Survey 2016, Singapore has retained its top spot as Asian enterprises' favourite expansion destination. One-third of Asian enterprises surveyed chose the city-state as the market that they would ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore once again top destination for expansion among Asian companies: UOB survey
SSINGAPORE - Singapore retained its top spot as Asia's favourite business expansion destination, according to a UOB survey. One third, or 32 per cent, of the 2,500 business leaders surveyed said they would choose the Republic as the market to expand into ... ( read original story ...)
Historical Singapore figures classified according to this personality quiz
Who is he: Man…really? At least 70% of the statues in Singapore are based off him. Kidding. And he invented the cross-your-arms-look-off-camera look. This is the Raffles we’re talking about. Which UOB personality he is: #Globetrotter Why: Born in ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to launch virtual marketplace for SMEs
United Overseas Bank (UOB) is launching soon a virtual marketplace for its small and medium enterprise (SME) clients – a first in Singapore by a commercial bank. The bank signed an agreement with cloudBuy, a global provider of cloud-based e-commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
SMRT, University of Birmingham tie up to offer railway course in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A new postgraduate course will be offered here from Saturday (Oct 22) to boost training of the country's railway engineers. It's a collaboration between SMRT and the United Kingdom's University of Birmingham (UoB). Announcing details of the ... ( read original story ...)
UOB achieves another first: All set to launch virtual marketplace for SMEs in Singapore
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has signed an agreement with cloudBuy, a global provider of cloud-based e-commerce and business-to-business (B2B) solutions to create a virtual marketplace for the Bank’s small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fines Two Big Banks Over 1MDB Scandal, Shuts Down Another
Singapore’s central bank on Tuesday shut down a second Swiss bank in the city-state and fined banks DBS and UBS in its biggest crackdown on alleged money-laundering activities connected with Malaysian sovereign fund 1MDB. The Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
ST Electronics’ facial recognition system might soon replace travel cards
This implies, you won’t have to sweat over carrying them around or top up the EZ-link cards. A local firm – Singapore Technologies (ST) Electronics has come up with an interesting solution which comprises the Interactive Traveller Terminal (ITT ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Finals: Top Three Contenders for Singapore
The last remaining spot for the final qualifier is yet to be determined. (Photo by Julian Finney This week marks the year ending WTA championships in Singapore, and we profile our top three picks for the title. Surprising everyone (including herself ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore directs Falcon Bank to stop operations in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it had ordered Falcon Bank to cease operations in the city-state because of "serious failures in anti-money-laundering (AML) controls and improper conduct" by senior management both at the head office in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore markets left vulnerable over fears of a repeat Fed tightening tantrum
That puts Singapore in a vulnerable position, concerning a renewed sell-off in Singapore equities and a repeat of severe turbulence seen at the beginning of 2016. There was severe turbulence surrounding the Singapore economy and markets early in 2016 with ... ( read original story ...)
Simona Halep vs Madison Keys WTA Finals Singapore tennis live: Keys aims to overturn losing head-to-head vs Halep
Simona Halep, runner-up at the WTA Finals Singapore in 2014, aims to start her 2016 campaign with a win against Madison Keys in the first match of the WTA’s season-ending championships on Sunday. The WTA Finals Singapore kicks off with a bang on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says foreigners need permit for public assemblies
SINGAPORE Singapore posted new public speaking rules on Friday, clarifying that foreign companies and individuals need a permit to sponsor or take part in certain events, in an amendment that will restrict foreign support for an annual gay-rights gathering. ( read original story ...)
Singapore travels to the future, testing self-drive buses for the commuter rush
The world’s only island city-state signed an agreement this week to begin testing the vehicles as part of its future vision for autonomous technology usage on its roads. With a main diamond-shaped island and 62 other islets, the city-state wants to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM pays respects to King
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday paid his respects to the late King Bhumibol in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace. Mr Lee and his wife Ho Ching arrived at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at 10.15am to lay a wreath ... ( read original story ...)