Musk has also been criticised recently for smoking marijuana while on a podcast. Singapore has been ranked the second best city for technology companies looking to expand in Asia, according to a repor... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tightens Financial Cooperation with China
Notably, Singapore has emerged as one of the top three offshore RMB centers globally. This is in regardsd to deposits, trade finance, clearing etc. MAS states that RMB is among the top 5 foreign curre... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Test Resistance At 3,200 Points
The Singapore stock market has tracked higher in two straight sessions, advancing more than 40 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,180-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says It Needs Foreign Tech Talent and ‘Fun’ Education
Singapore, grappling with an aging population and a shortage of high-tech workers, says it needs to bring in foreign talent in areas including software programming while the country rebalances its edu... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Extend Wednesday’s Gains
The Singapore stock market on Wednesday ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than 20 points or 0.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,175-point plateau and it m... ( read original story ...)
One of Deutsche’s Singapore heads has left for DBS as job market heats up
Wee Soon Tan, Deutsche Bank’s head of anti-financial crime for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, has departed for DBS. The hire is a coup for DBS as competition for ... ( read original story ...)
Visual Effects Firm Vividthree Heads for Singapore IPO
Singapore-based digital effects company Vividthree Holdings is to float on the local stock exchange later this month. The IPO will raise $9.50 million (S$13 million). The firm is a subsidiary of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Set to Tackle Spread of Fake News With New Laws
Singapore will likely adopt strong laws empowering the government to swiftly disrupt the spread of fake news following the release of a parliamentary report today. Among the 22 recommendations ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s housing dilemma: What are the broader implications?
SINGAPORE (Sept 17): In the past year and a half, the issue of the 99-year leases on Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats has triggered much debate. Now might be a good time to step back and examin... ( read original story ...)
Singapore panel recommends regulation of tech firms over fake news
SINGAPORE, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A Singapore parliamentary committee said on Thursday the government should consider legislation to ensure technology companies rein in online fake news and that ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank collaborates with Ondot to enhance digital customer experience in Malaysia
New features powered on Ondot's digital card services mobile platform redefines banking through co-innovation initiative led by The Open Vault at OCBC SINGAPORE, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire ... ( read original story ...)
Top 8 IPOs To Invest In Singapore 2018
The investment market can be super exciting for an investor that has experience and knows how to juggle with objectives, types of investment and other similar things. However, for a beginner, things c... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank calls blockchain ‘fundamental’ tech to change financial services
Singapore’s central bank is counting on blockchain, along with artificial intelligence, to serve as “fundamental” technologies that will help transform financial services, according to a senior offici... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani: Amazon plans to enter the country
E-commerce giant Amazon is said to be considering business expansion to Indonesia and is now exploring the possibility with the country’s Finance Ministry. The expansion will be Amazon’s second one in ... ( read original story ...)
A look at new launch condos in Singapore
This means that Singapore homebuyers will have a wide range of condos across all market segments to choose from. In this article, we will look at some new projects as well as those that are scheduled ... ( read original story ...)
POSB Smiley CDA: Is It Worth Signing Up For?
POSB, OCBC and UOB all offer CDA accounts, which typically offer 2% interest. Doesn’t sound too bad at all, considering the typical savings account in Singapore gives you almost negligible interest. T... ( read original story ...)