Singapore has reportedly assured Taiwan that a decades-long military agreement between both sides will remain, according to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report. “[Singapore said] everything would be the same as usual,” said Taiwan’s Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s public sector finds agility and speed in AWS
When WordPress developers issued a critical software update earlier this year, the Singapore government was able to apply the update across its websites that were powered by the popular content management system within hours. Download this free guide Cloud ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Thailand look to link e-payment schemes
Thailand and Singapore have announced tentative plans to integrate their respective e-payment schemes in a bid to promote digital banking, according to a Bloomberg report. The initiative, which would be a first in the Asean region, is also being driven by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MAS May Tighten Policy, Pimco Says
UOB and HSBC expect the monetary authority to keep its policy ... It doesn’t disclose details on the basket, or the band or the pace of appreciation or depreciation. The Singapore currency’s trade-weighted index is approaching its highest level in ... ( read original story ...)
InnoVen Capital appoints Ashish Sharma as CEO for India
InnoVen is a pan-Asian venture debt platform jointly owned by UOB and Temasek, with offices in Mumbai, Singapore and Beijing. As India's oldest and largest venture debt platform, InnoVen has supported and provided more than USD 240 million in capital to ... ( read original story ...)
Pimco sees chance Singapore’s MAS surprises by tightening stance
UOB and HSBC expect the monetary authority to keep its policy ... It doesn’t disclose details on the basket, or the band or the pace of appreciation or depreciation. The Singapore currency’s trade-weighted index is approaching its highest level in ... ( read original story ...)
MAS may surprise financial markets by tightening its policy stance this month: Pimco
SINGAPORE — There's a chance the Monetary Authority of Singapore ... October statement to prepare the market for some tightening in the first half of 2018. UOB and HSBC expect the monetary authority to keep its policy unchanged at its upcoming meeting. ( read original story ...)
Oil stable on expectations of extended output cut, but U.S. crude exports drag
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices were stable on Thursday on expectations that Saudi Arabia and Russia would extend production cuts, although record U.S. exports and the return of supply from a Libyan oilfield dragged on the market. Brent crude futures ... ( read original story ...)
Godrej Agrovet IPO subscribed 53% on first day
The IPO will close on 6 October ... which at the upper end of the price band will fetch the Singapore state-owned investor about Rs565.8 crore. Temasek invested Rs572 crore in 2012. Post share sale, Temasek will hold 13% in Godrej Agrovet. ( read original story ...)
Here are the 11 Biggest and Best Credit Card Signup Bonuses You Can Get Right Now
American Express, Citibank, Chase, Capital One and other banks are advertising ... Points transfer to United, Hyatt, Southwest, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, Air France KLM, Marriott Rewards, IHG Rewards Club, and ... ( read original story ...)
Oil Co. Moves To Stop Citibank Payouts From $46M Escrow
Law360, London (October 4, 2017, 7:24 PM BST) -- A Kuwait Petroleum Corp. unit has asked a U.K. court to order the London branch of Citibank NA to not pay out ... Ltd. KUFPEC Singapore Holding Ltd. filed a commercial contract claim, seen Wednesday by ... ( read original story ...)
Oil stabilizes on expectations of extended output cut, but U.S. crude exports drag
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices stabilized on Thursday on expectations that Saudi Arabia and Russia would extend production cuts, although record U.S. exports dragged on the market. Brent crude futures , the international benchmark for oil prices ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Thailand Discuss E-Payment Alliance for Digital Push
according to a Monetary Authority of Singapore release on Aug. 29. Both networks allow peer-to-peer transfers via banks and enable payments to be made using recipients’ mobile phone or national identity card numbers. Thailand’s priority is to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines and Grab share mobile apps
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has joined forces with ride-hailing firm Grab in an initiative that sees the two companies integrate their mobile apps to provide more convenience for their customers in Southeast Asia. It means that SIA customers can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines and ride-hailing app Grab announce ground transport partnership
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and ride-hailing app Grab have announced a partnership to provide customers with more seamless travel experiences. SIA and Grab will integrate their mobile apps to offer more convenience to customers when travelling to the airport ... ( read original story ...)
The Real Reasons Why Personal Finance Is Not Taught In Singapore Schools
That was how I felt as a working graduate personally after 25 years growing up in the Singaporean education system. I realised this trend only as I was working on financial articles daily and interacting with my peers around me. I was curious that as a ... ( read original story ...)