recently launched its latest savings account – the UOB Stash Account. This new savings account gives people in Singapore a new and simple way to accumulate and earn interest on their savings. The UOB Stash Account works in a relatively straightforward ... ( read original story ...)
Import of instant mala hotpot products containing meat not approved by AVA; importers fined and products seized
"AVA has not approved the import of instant hotpot products containing meat such ... a Chengdu-based instant hotpot brand is the latest food craze to hit Singapore. It comes in several mala flavours including original, rice and meat, and beef. ( read original story ...)
Revamped SingPost Centre features new retail technology
SINGAPORE - The redeveloped SingPost Centre in Paya Lebar was officially launched on Monday (Oct 9) with the first "smart" post office and a new FairPrice supermarket that will serve as a testing ground for new initiatives in retail technology. Located ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first robot masseuse starts work
Emma is developed by AiTreat, a technology start-up company incubated at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). Just two years old, AiTreat has a valuation of SGD$10 million (USD $7.3 million) after it recently completed its seed ... ( read original story ...)
Asean lagging in AI, but Singapore can be regional hub
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) is devoting hundreds of scientists on AI-related projects. Industry observers say that there are more than 50 AI startups based here. While Singapore has made great advances in AI, it is not ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore troops gain valuable experience in military exercise in Shoalwater, with training set to expand
The Singapore military's largest training activity is underway ... The A-League kicked off, Bathurst was run and won, and there was some news ahead of the Ashes, but were you keeping track of developments in sport? Find out in our quiz. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 50% Port Dues Concession for Double Hulled Bunker Tankers to End
A 50% port dues concession in Singapore for MARPOL compliant double hulled (MCDH) port limit bunker tankers will be withdrawn from January 1, 2018, the The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) noted in a circular Monday. MPA has granted the 50% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore scientists crack the durian genome
2 related media assets (image or videos) available. Click to see the gallery. SINGAPORE: For Professor Teh Bin Tean, the deputy director of the National Cancer Centre, the endeavour to map the complete genetic blueprint of durian began with a love for the ... ( read original story ...)
Owner of Garena gaming platform seeks up to $950m from IPO
South-east Asia's most valuable start-up Sea - known for its Garena gaming and shopping platform - aims to raise as much as US$696 million (S$949.6 million) in its United States initial public offering (IPO). The Singapore-based company, formerly called ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore aims to rival London and New York in debt restructuring
[cat_name] => Finance and Insurance [category_nicename] => finance-and-insurance [category_parent] => 54 ) ) Singapore authorities are trying to position the Southeast Asian republic as a debt restructuring centre on a par with London and New York ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Property Market: Is 2018 The Right Time To Start Investing In Private Properties Again?
Last week, URA reported that the private residential property index for 3Q2017 have increased by 0.5 per cent. This is the first time an increase has been seen, after 15 straight quarters of decline. Having endured a lacklustre market for four years, there ... ( read original story ...)
What’s the difference between a business trust and a REIT? Quite a lot.
Investors need to be aware that there are important differences between Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Business Trusts. The confusion usually arises because both are listed on the Singapore Exchange as “trusts.” A REIT can only own and ... ( read original story ...)
Cash is pouring into Singapore’s biggest private venture fund
SINGAPORE — The Singaporean venture capital firm led by ... what Mr Tan refers to as "deep technology" — real scientific advancement as opposed to mobile apps. "We are focusing on deep tech and impact," Mr Tan said in an interview. ( read original story ...)
Singapore property recovery may leave agents behind
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's housing market is posting a strong recovery but the city-state's real-estate agents may not benefit much as newcomers in the property technology space displace them by matching buyers and sellers. The approach ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia investigates StanChart over $1.4 billion transfer
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is investigating reports that $1.4 billion held by Standard Chartered Plc (STAN.L) in Guernsey, mainly on behalf of Indonesian clients, was transferred to Singapore just before the island moved to new tax transparency rules ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Adopts Credit Cycle Approach with Z-Risk Engine to Meet IFRS 9 Regulatory Requirements Ahead of January 2018 Deadline
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DBS, the Singapore-based regional bank, announced today that it is deploying Z-Risk Engine ® (ZRE) to generate forward-looking future credit losses on the bank’s wholesale credit portfolio, as it complies with imminent IFRS ... ( read original story ...)