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 ...)
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 Jan bank lending slows for the first time 4 months
SINGAPORE Feb 28 Singapore's total bank lending in January slowed for the first time in four months, due to a fall in general commerce, central bank data showed on Tuesday. Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the city-state amounted to S$617.1 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Retail Banking Country 2016 Market Growth Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts Report 2016-2021
Singapore has a highly concentrated market for most financial products, with DBS, POSB, and OCBC dominating the provision of current accounts, savings accounts, and mortgages. Consumers are cautious in their choice of provider, favoring those with strong ... ( read original story ...)
Finance firms eyeing bigger slice of the SME pie
Singapore's three listed finance firms are poised to reap benefits from regulatory changes that will boost their customer reach and capacity to lend. Already, Hong Leong Finance, Sing Investments & Finance and Singapura Finance have enjoyed hefty run-ups ... ( read original story ...)
Mild Support Tipped For Singapore Stock Market
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Friday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 45 points or 1.5 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,115-point plateau, although the market may find traction on ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Singapore River Trail Higlights!
This is the Trail Highlights Video for a Corporate Team-building trail organised by LDR Pte Ltd for UOB IT Staff! Check out more of our trails at our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/LDR.pteltd. ( read original story ...)
DBS and UOB starts Home loan price war for New Launch Properties
DBS and UOB Starts new launch Home Loan Price War Many launches now ... And when they do, I expect them to match, rather than beat these rates. Buying a House in Singapore has never been so easy for as long as I can remember, will cheap home loans lead ... ( read original story ...
Standard Chartered shares tumble after 'wrenching' year
The boss of Standard Chartered conceded the emerging-markets focused bank had endured a “wrenching” year that saw it creep back to profit but took it no closer to restoring its dividend. Bill Winters, who took the helm at the lender in 2015 and ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung Pay now available in Malaysia with Maybank, Citibank, etc
After launching in Australia, Singapore, and Thailand, it’s now the the turn of Malaysia. The mobile payment system is finally available in the country through its partnership with major banks like Maybank, Citibank, Standard & Chartered, as well as Visa ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Market May Inch Higher Again On Friday
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 45 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,135-point plateau, and the market may open slightly higher ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore consumer price inflation at 28-month high on rising food and transport costs
Customers shop at a vegetable and fruits wholesale market in Singapore Reuters Consumer price inflation in the island nation rose to a 28-month high in January on the back of surging food and transport costs in the city while the monetary authority's core ... ( read original story ...)