SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank ... It was the bank's highest quarterly profit in nearly two years. UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong said the performance was helped by broad-based growth in revenue streams, while the bank's asset quality ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to hike tariffs on frozen beef imports from U.S., others
TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Friday the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the United States and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will jump to 50 ... ( read original story ...)
Fullerton Family Package – Perfect for a quick getaway!
The building housed services and organisations such as the General Post Office, the Exchange, the Singapore Club, the Marine Department and the Import and Export Department. One of the most prominent things to remember about the Fullerton hotel is that ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam plans to spend over $6 bln for crude oil, fuel storage
net import) Location 2.3 mln cubic metres 1.7 mln cubic metres capacity across the capacity across the country country Investment $3.16 bln figure (Reporting by My Pham in HANOI and Florence Tan in SINGAPORE; Editing by Christian Schmollinger) ( read original story ...)
US guard Shannon Shorter joins Adelaide 36ers on one-year deal
US GUARD Shannon Shorter has targeted championship glory after being unveiled as Adelaide’s first import signing for the coming National ... the squad in time for the Merlion Cup tournament in Singapore that month. ( read original story ...)
54-year-old caught smuggling foreign currency in rectum
The Sri Lankan passenger who attempted the smuggling was found to be from Negombo, and was bound to Singapore via Mumbai aboard the aircraft bearing the number 9W251, when he was intercepted by Customs officers at the departure terminal, Media Spokesperson ... ( read original story ...)
Carpenter nabbed with forex worth Rs.14mn in his rectum
... Mirror BIA Deputy Customs Director Parakrama Basnayake said the suspect was arrested after a tip off to the customs. He was bound to Singapore via Mumbai by flight 9W251. During the inquiry the suspect was identified as a carpenter from Negombo area. ( read original story ...)
Smoke ’em if you got ’em: Singapore busts Malaysian smuggling 3,200 cartons of cigs
The labels read wafer cup cones and chocolate dips, and we’re pretty sure that’s not what they’re calling thousands of Melvus hidden in the back of your truck.ve Singapore Customs has since taken over. Should the lorry driver have to pay the amount ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign investment surges 52%
Imports of foreign-invested enterprises reached $71.35 billion ... Japan was the runner-up, with $5.46 billion, or 24.92 per cent of the FDI. Singapore followed with $3.8 billion, accounting for 17.3 per cent of the total FDI. The central province of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s banking sector filling tech roles fast
There were 3,150 unique online jobs in Singapore’s banking and finance industry during the second quarter, marking a 12% hike from the first three months this year, according to labor market intelligence provider JobTech. Hiring in the industry has seen ... ( read original story ...)
Declining Exports to Singapore a ‘Blessing’ for Indonesia?
Over the past decade Indonesia has been able to ship more products, largely non-oil and gas items, directly from its ports to overseas destinations. A CMA CGM vessel. (Photo source: SINDO News) Jakarta, GIVnews.com – Indonesia’s exports to Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon launches Prime Now services in Singapore
Prime Now will allow Singapore users to place orders for fast delivery on a variety of items, including beer, beverages, milk, eggs, fresh produce, dried goods, consumer electronics, toys and baby products. The app was made available for download on ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon launches Prime Now service in Singapore as it bids to take on Alibaba
The US firm, which has already a sizeable presence in India and Japan, said its Prime Now service in Singapore will guarantee two-hour delivery on thousands of items, including groceries and electronics. Amazon launched its Prime Now service in New York in ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Prime makes first foray into South East Asia
The Singapore service promises two-hour delivery on thousands of items including groceries and electronics. Amazon Prime is a service available to Amazon customers who pay an annual membership fee. It was first launched in New York in December 2014 and has ... ( read original story ...)
Indexes in Asia close in the green as markets digest corporate earnings, Fed decision
Singapore-listed commodity trader Noble Group saw its shares ... expected on Thursday include Japan's Nissan and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, and South Korea's LG Electronics. On the energy front, oil prices took a breather after trading near their highest ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Prime Now launches in Singapore
Products, sourced from hundreds of local vendors and distributors, as well as imported from overseas, include electronics, home appliances ... Amazon's Prime Now express delivery service will make Singapore's retail industry even more competitive, experts ... ( read original story ...)