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A 50% port dues concession in Singapore for MARPOL compliant double hulled (MCDH) port limit bunker tankers will be withdrawn from January 1, 2018, the The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) noted in a circular Monday.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 ...)
Would you get a massage from a ROBOT? Singapore’s robo-masseuse ‘Emma’ begins work to treat back and knee pain
Named Emma, short for Expert Manipulative Massage Automation, it mimics the human palm and thumb to replicate therapeutic massages such as shiatsu and physiotherapy. The company's technology aims to address workforce shortages and challenges with quality ... ( read original story ...)
Johanna Konta remains in race for Singapore after Caroline Garcia pulls out of Tianjin
Johanna Konta may have slipped back in the race to reach the WTA Finals in Singapore, but at least she knows what she needs to do. A place in the final of next week’s Kremlin Cup in Moscow will move her back ahead of Caroline Garcia and into eighth and ... ( read original story ...
Import of instant 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 ...)
Eyes on Cairns sky for Singapore export opportunities
OPPORTUNITY abounds for increased trade between Cairns and Singapore with exporters waiting in the wings for larger aircraft to start making regular journeys. Air Freight Handling Services manager director Barb Ford oversees SilkAir’s cargo operations at ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Faces Challenge From Malls, Alibaba in Singapore
As Amazon.com Inc. pushes into Southeast Asia with a new venture into Singapore, the online retailer is facing some tough hurdles. Shopping in air-conditioned malls is practically a national sport, and e-commerce rivals moved in long ago. Delivery delays ... ( read original story ...)