American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners ... and cash back (and currencies that can be converted into the same). Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is one of the most valuable frequent flyer programs in the world. ( read original story ...)
What does it mean to declare bankruptcy in Singapore?
The easy availability of credit in Singapore often puts individuals in a situation where they are unable to repay their debts on time. In most instances, the delay is remedied soon enough. You may have to pay late fees or overdue interest along with the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore MINDEF Internet system hacked: Ministry strengthens its cyber defence anticipating future attacks
Singapore MINDEF Internet system hacked, 850 national servicemen and employees data compromised Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has reported data theft of 850 national servicemen and employees in a recent security breach, which has been tipped as ... ( read original story ...)
Mortgage Broker Singapore – Should I use one?
Mortgage Broker, should I use one? How a mortgage broker can save you time and money? Mortgage brokers are specialist that are well versed with the banking loan process and have access to hundreds of mortgage and loan packages across many banks. Mortgage ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending dips in January over December, on slight fall in business loans
SINGAPORE - Bank lending in Singapore dipped by a marginal 0.04 per cent in January from a month ago, after rising 1.1 per cent in December, as business loans weakened skightly. Loans through the domestic banking unit - which captures lending in all ... ( read original story ...)
Is business travel in Singapore getting more expensive?
A business trip costs an average of US$472 per day. Singapore has climbed up a notch from its previous rank to become the fourth most expensive location in the Asia Pacific for business travel, according to the latest Daily Rates research published by ECA ... ( read original story ...)
Losing Streak May End For Singapore Bourse
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, dropping almost 30 points or 1 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,110-point plateau although the market may snap its slide on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
India’s Revised Tax Treaty With Singapore Takes Effect
"The Third Protocol amending the existing Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Singapore and the Republic of India entered into force on February 27, 2017," a statement issued by Ministry of Finance of Singapore said. It further stated that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore defence ministry reports cyber breach
Singapore's defence ministry said Tuesday that hackers had stolen the personal details of hundreds of staff and soldiers in what appeared to be a "targeted" cyber attack on its computer systems. Officials said hackers had not collected any classified data ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Arena to host WBC-sanctioned boxing event in March
SINGAPORE: Two boxing champs will be in town when the OCBC Arena hosts its first pro boxing event come Mar 25. Among the fighters competing in the World Boxing Council (WBC)-sanctioned The Battle of the Champions: Road to Glory is the WBC’s World Silver ... ( read original story ...)
Will Singapore be next in Trump’s trade crosshairs?
And what does this mean for Singapore? To try to figure this out, we looked at two factors in international trade: the trade balance and currency appreciation/depreciation. Countries posting a trade surplus with the U.S. Redressing the balance of trade is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore could face choice between US or China, PM says
Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong ... The full HARDtalk interview runs on BBC World on Wednesday 1 March at 0430, 0930, 1530, 2030 GMT; and on the BBC News Channel at 0430 on Wednesday 1 March and at 0030 on Thursday 2 March. ( read original story ...)
With new mobile app, you can now buy a car on Carousell
SINGAPORE – Drivers looking to buy second-hand cars in Singapore can now add one more online platform in their search for used vehicles. Carousell Motors, a new mobile app by local online marketplace Carousell, will be available on the App Store for iOS ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile shopping in Singapore to grow by 42 percent this year: PayPal
Cross-border online shopping is also forecasted to grow by 23 percent this year. According to PayPal's Ipsos Cross-Border research report in 2016, more than a third of Singaporeans (38 percent) think they will be spending more online this year. Seventy ... ( read original story ...)
Tech start-ups cram into Singapore’s education sector
SINGAPORE: There is a new breed of technology entrepreneurs looking to cater to the country’s emphasis on education. By building automated homework assistance tools, online marketplaces to find and book tutors, as well as using data analytics to take a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, China signs 15 MoUs to strengthen ties
SINGAPORE: Singapore deepened and broadened ties with China with the signing of four agreements and another 15 memorandums of understanding (MOUs). As per details, the four agreements are on the formation of a Sino-Singapore joint expert panel with the aim ... ( read original story ...)