A Perth man will spend six-and-a-half months behind bars in Singapore after a two-week drunken rampage where he assaulted police and 'caused annoyance'. Jason Peter Darragh arrived in Singapore on April 20 on a stopover to the Philippines, Perth Now reported. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For September 1
Singapore’s emphasis on the security of its critical infrastructures is necessary to safeguard general public safety and compel these systems to keep pace with current security landscape. SINGAPORE’S three banks – DBS Bank, OCBC Bank and United ... ( read original story ...)
Interview: Singapore must look to fintech, China for growth
Minister of Finance sees opportunities in Belt and Road Initiative SINGAPORE The banking sector of Singapore must embrace fintech and other innovations as the financial industry changes due to disruptive forces, said Heng Swee Keat, the city-state's ... ( read original story ...)
Why Alaska Airlines is partnering with Singapore Airlines
The partnership with Singapore Airlines is a good addition to Alaska Airlines' stable of foreign airline partners, travel analysts said. But the fine print won't make high-end business travelers happy. Filled with “must read” stories, industry news and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending up 5.9% year on year in July, for 10th straight monthly rise
SINGAPORE - Bank lending rose 5.9 per cent year on year in July, slowing from June's 7.6 per cent growth, which was the fastest in more than two years as both business and consumer loans improved. Loans were also higher for the 10th straight month ... ( read original story ...)
Citi MaxiGain Savings Account – Is It Worth Signing Up For?
Citibank Singapore is offering a savings account with higher interest that differs from your other “higher interest” savings / current accounts like the OCBC 360 or the UOB Account. You don’t have to credit your salary or spend a certain sum in your ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon: Road closures earn runners’ applause
Local runners are cheering news that more than 90 per cent of this year's route for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) will enjoy full road closures. The move, announced by race organiser Ironman Asia yesterday, will take the SCSM closer to ... ( read original story ...)