This article was originally on GET.com at: You Can Now Use Apple Pay Or Android Pay On Singapore Airlines’ Mobile App Do you use Singapore Airlines' mobile app when booking your flight reservations? The airline recently enhanced its app by adding both ... ( read original story ...)
The one thing stopping bankers in Hong Kong and Singapore from getting new jobs
“This problem happens all in the time in Asia,” says Clarence Law, a Singapore-based business advisor in private banking. “It would be a miracle if I got through a year without seeing several cases of last-minute candidate withdrawals from job offers ... ( read original story ...)
As Trump Prepares For Asia, A New Methodology: ‘Exports Per Capita’
We should be nice to the Canadians. Our exports per capita with the top 11 nations exceeds $1,000. After Canada, those are 2. Singapore ($4,828.34), 3. Hong Kong ($4,776.18), 4. Belgium ($2,840.69), 5. Switzerland ($2,744.63), 6. United Arab Emirates ($ ... ( read original story ...)
Exports of non-RMG items buoyant
The export of leather and leather goods declined to some extent ... The shipment of leathers goods to new destinations such as Japan and Singapore, apart from the traditional markets of the EU, Canada and the US, is increasing at a faster rate, he said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore unveils plans to create 4000 jobs
The LTE version of Surface Pro is expected to have seven massive LTE antennas for more reliable network connection. Microsoft first unveiled its Surface Pro with LTE earlier this year , promising a release before the end of 2017. ( read original story ...)
Inside Singapore’s new 4,000-jobs-a-year financial hiring boom
The Singapore government’s new target of adding 4,000 extra financial services jobs a year until 2020 is achievable if talent shortages – particularly in the technology sector – can be overcome, say industry experts. Earlier this week the Monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered rejigs top team as retail banking boss leaves
The change will take effect at the end of November. It is part of a wider shake-up of senior roles at Standard Chartered. Singapore chief executive Judy Hsu will take over responsibility for South-East and South Asia from Anna Marrs, with Ms Marrs ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC publishes book documenting its growth in S’pore
SINGAPORE — In 1969, when OCBC started to outgrow the China Building that has housed it for nearly 40 years, it began work on a new “superstructure” that would become the bank’s present headquarters on Chulia Street today. The day the move was ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s aquaculture export potential projected at $7bn
The Sultanate has immense opportunity to develop as an aquaculture hub with an export potential projected at $7 billion per annum, according to Teng Theng Dar, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the Sultanate of Oman. The dignitary ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Re names new Singapore branch CEO
Bermudian reinsurer Qatar Re has named a new chief executive officer for its Singapore operation after his predecessor decided to leave the company. Manik Sethi will lead the Singapore branch, effective November 13, after the departure of Micky Lee ... ( read original story ...)
Razer to IPO in Hong Kong on Nov 13; gaming tech firm could be valued at up to S$6.2b
SINGAPORE - Gaming tech firm Razer is seeking to raise up to US$545 million (S$743 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong that could value the company at up to US$4.55 billion. Razer, which is on a roadshow until Nov 6, has ... ( read original story ...)
Prince Charles and Camilla kick off Asia tour in Singapore
SINGAPORE -- Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, were welcomed to Singapore on Tuesday, the first stop of an 11-day trip to strengthen ties between Britain and Asian countries. They received a ceremonial welcome on their arrival to the Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s pessimistic electronics makers point to slowdown
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Electronics manufacturers in Singapore have turned bearish about prospects in the next few months, indicating the industry's rapid expansion is coming to an end after several quarters of stellar growth. Nevertheless, overall ... ( read original story ...)
Razer to IPO in Hong Kong on Nov 13; gaming tech firm could be valued at up to US$4.55b
SINGAPORE - Gaming tech firm Razer is seeking to raise up to US$545 million (S$743 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong that could value the company at up to US$4.55 billion. Razer, which is on a roadshow until Nov 6, has ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to re-skill 1,500 bank staff in its own professional conversion programme
SINGAPORE - In a move to help employees sharpen their competitiveness and deepen their skillset, DBS Bank will proactively re-skill 1,500 employees over the next 18 months under a scheme known as Professional Conversion Programme (DBS PCP). Extolling this ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Malaysia launches mobile banking app
has launched UOB Mighty, a mobile banking app that enables customers to turn their smartphones into electronic wallets and enjoy great dining deals in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. In a statement today, UOB Malaysia said the app allowed customers to ... ( read original story ...)