SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A plan to acquire Singapore's United Engineers Ltd by Yanlord Land Group and Perennial Real Estate Holdings that valued the century-old property group and a stake in a subsidiary at $1.4 billion has failed on low shareholder ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Alternative Finance Rises to a Quarter Trillion Dollars in 2016 led by China
Japan totaled $398 million, South Korea at $376 million, Singapore at $164 million, and India at $124 million. The authors state that online alternative finance platforms that have emerged across the region since 2013 “have changed the way people ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to set up Skill Center in Northeast: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS): The Government of Singapore will set up a Skill Center at Guwahati which will cater to the entire North-Eastern region. This was stated here by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will work with universities to get more research to market
The Singapore government is determined to cultivate more entrepreneurial minds through its institutes of higher learning. During Switch 2017, Minister of Finance Heng Swee Keat announced two new initiatives for building the city-state’s ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered’s Asian hiring spree that wasn’t
http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/295385/5-private-banks-asia-hiring/ Standard Chartered has so far not been able to hire as many ex-Barclays private bankers in Asia as it would have liked, say headhunters. Bank of Singapore acquired the Asian wealth ... ( read original story ...)
After (Business) Hours: Eat Your Way Through Singapore’s Hawker Centers
Looking for an authentic experience while traveling for business in Singapore? Head to its hawker centers. (Photo Courtesy: Makansutra Gluttons Bay) A major center of commerce, Singapore draws no shortage of business travelers seeking authentic experiences ... ( read original story ...)
Next generation of family business leaders embracing digital change, but facing hurdles
Singapore – 20 th September 2017 – Among the next generation of family business leaders, three in four have big plans to take their business forward. However, generational challenges persist, largely in the areas of digital and innovation. PwC ... ( read original story ...)
ams Further Expands Singapore Manufacturing Capacity to Address Global Demand for Optical Sensor Solutions
ams (SIX: AMS (News - Alert)), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today announced the expansion of its manufacturing operations in Singapore at JTC nanoSpace @ Tampines. ams will operate a fully automated clean room with ... ( read original story ...)
POSB Smart Buddy Cashless Payment Programme | GadFit
The presentation opened with an elaboration on the reach and receptiveness of the POSB Smart Buddy programme; 19 primary schools so far and reception has been very positive. For the record, there are close to 200 primary schools in Singapore so POSB is ... ( read original story ...)
China, Singapore look to put difficulties behind them
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) walks with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 19. BEIJING: China and Singapore on Tuesday sought to put recent difficulties in their ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches data-driven interactive campaign to promote credit cards
HSBC Singapore has partnered with JWT Singapore to launch a data-driven interactive campaign titled “Choose What You Love”, to help consumers choose a credit card suited to their lifestyle and personality. HSBC aimed to present an engaging way for ... ( read original story ...)
Case startup RVS Rubber Solutions competed in Singapore business contest
CLEVELAND, Ohio - RVS Rubber Solutions, the startup founded by Case Western Reserve University junior Pavel Galchenko and his best friend, Yohann Samarasinghe, competed in an invitation-only business competition at Singapore Management University last week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Likely To Remain Rangebound
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market turned lower again on Tuesday, one session after it had ended the three-day slide in which it had surrendered more than 25 points or 0.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,225-point ... ( read original story ...)
Trillanes: Singapore bank denied account
Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said on Tuesday he had proven that he had no bank accounts in Singapore after visiting the city-state, debunking claims of President Rodrigo Duterte. Trillanes went to Singapore to visit two banks and to inquire whether there were ... ( read original story ...)
TPG to complete Singapore outdoor mobile network by end of 2018
Australian telecommunications provider TPG has announced that its Singaporean mobile network has seen "strong progress", with the outdoor portion set to be complete by December 2018. TPG aims to provide nationwide outdoor coverage by the end of next year ... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Market Today: New Kid on the Block, Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited, Beats the Index
Hello, Fools! Here are three things you might want to know about the local stock market today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) pared some of the gains that it had made yesterday. The Singapore stock market bellwether slipped 0.5% to end Tuesday at ... ( read original story ...)