OCBC intends to pursue more opportunities in Asia and follow its clients deeper into ASEAN markets such as Indonesia and Myanmar, at a time when Singapore companies will be more compelled to expand overseas as growth at home slows, said the bank's chief ... ( read original story ...)
New market study, "Singapore Consumer Electronics Report Q1 2017", has been published
Singapore ' s consumer electronics market is expected to return to growth over the medium term after a period of contraction as the market adjusted to replacement demand after short and sharp booms in new product categories , such as smartphones and ... ( read original story ...)
Overview of Singapore’s Lending Environment – End of 2016
Since gaining its independence in 1965, Singapore has grown into a global powerhouse of trade and finance. In this article we explore the lending environment from a macro perspective, and explain what this means for individuals and businesses who are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says deported close to 70 suspected radicals in past two years
SINGAPORE Singapore has deported the majority of the 70-odd foreigners it has investigated for suspected radicalism in the past two years, although none planned to carry out attacks in the city-state, the ministry of home affairs said on Monday. Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-JB Rapid Transit System to make impact on Johor real estate: Analysts
SINGAPORE: Investor interest in Johor Baru properties will likely pickup with recent news that Singapore and Malaysia are expected to ink a bilateral agreement for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) next year, analysts told Channel NewsAsia. The system ... ( read original story ...)
5 maids in Singapore investigated for radicalism in past 2 years
SINGAPORE: Five foreign domestic helpers working in Singapore were investigated over the past two years for suspected radicalism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement on Monday (Dec 19). The five “did not pose an imminent security ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bond market faces $22 billion refinancing bill
Singapore dollar bonds worth S$22 billion ($15.5 billion) are callable or due to mature next year, exposing issuers and investors to refinancing risks as borrowing costs rise in the US. The US Federal Reserve last Wednesday raised policy rates by 25bp and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 70 suspected radicals deported in past 2 years
SINGAPORE - The city-state has deported the majority of the 70-odd foreigners it has invesigated for suspected radicalism in the past two years, although none planned to carry out attacks in the city-state, the ministry of home affairs said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange : SGX to report 2Q FY2017 results on 19 January
12/15 LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE: Euro clearing may move from London but only after Brexit.. 12/14 LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE: Deutsche Boerse and LSE say EU's list of merger concerns.. 12/12 DJ BANK OF CYPRUS PUBLIC: Shareholders Are Set to Approve LSE Listing 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bond market faces $22b refinancing bill
This came as Fed raised policy rates by 25bp. According to Reuters, Singapore dollar bonds worth S$22 billion ($15.5 billion) are callable or due to mature next year, exposing issuers and investors to refinancing risks as borrowing costs rise in the US. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines' passenger volume slips 1.2% in November
Due to weak demand from South West Pacific. Singapore Airlines ferried 1.52 million passengers last month, down 1.2% on a year-on-year basis. The drop was mainly due to an 8.1% reduction in demand from South West Pacific, which has been affected by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore a winning bet
SINGAPORE: Despite being one of the world's top casino gambling ... At the Marina Bay Sands in the business district, the casino is cloistered in a huge complex dominated by an exhibition and convention centre and a shopping mall, facing the three imposing ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore eyes London foothold
Singapore’s second-biggest bank says Brexit is not all bad news for UK financial services even as the sector braces for a mass exodus of foreign banks. Bank of Singapore is considering setting up a private bank in the UK, its chief executive Bahren ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore the model for Japan's casino gamble
SINGAPORE: Despite being one of the world's top casino gambling destinations, Singapore is still just a shadow of Macau or Las Vegas, with just two casinos tucked away in sprawling resort facilities that beckon visitors with other delights besides betting. ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports unexpectedly jump in Nov
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s exports in November unexpectedly jumped, thanks to a sharp rise in shipments of pharmaceuticals as well as overall increases in sales to the European Union and China, but analysts say it’s too early to call a turn for the ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered to Open a Fintech Innovation Lab in Singapore
Standard Chartered is the latest bank to jump on the fintech crazy train in Singapore. Today it announced the interestingly capitalized eXellerator, a new enterprise acceleration and innovation hub located in the city state. The new lab will build on ... ( read original story ...)