MUMBAI/BENGALURU, May 3 (Reuters) - Gold demand was robust in India and Singapore this week as a correction in prices ahead of a key gold-buying festival boosted purchases even as major centres like ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore morning news for May 3
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) recently released the official list of all Singapore public holidays for 2020. THIS is the dawn of a new era for Singapore’s payments system. As part of its Smart Nation ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook launches 3rd-party fact-check program in Singapore
SINGAPORE — News stories deemed false or inaccurate will now appear lower in the news feed of Facebook users in Singapore. This comes after the social media giant announced on Thursday (2 May) that it ... ( read original story ...)
Fake news decisions by Singapore government should be subject to review by independent council, say lawmakers
to combat “fake news” is facing strong resistance ahead of a parliamentary debate on the legislation – with three independent lawmakers this week joining the fray by proposing amendments to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Send 1MDB Money From Ex-Goldman Banker Back to Malaysia
Singapore authorities didn’t immediately reply to an email seeking comments. Ng’s lawyer didn’t immediately respond to calls or an email for comment. Ng faces charges in Malaysia and the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Beezy opens office in Singapore
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2019 /CNW/ -- Beezy Inc., the all-in-one Intelligent Workplace solution for Office 365, announced the opening of a new office in Singapore. This expansion is a testament to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shoppers given tool to choose products using ethical palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A new online shopping tool gives Singaporeans the option of buying products made using ethical palm oil, a non-profit behind the scheme said on Thursday, as ... ( read original story ...)
ARA US Hospitality Trust seeks to raise $451 mln in Singapore IPO
SINGAPORE, May 2 (Reuters) - ARA US Hospitality Trust launched an initial public offering in Singapore on Thursday to raise about $451 million, for what would be the first new mainboard listing on the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Boustead Singapore Limited’s (SGX:F9D) Return On Capital Employed Is Impressive
Today we are going to look at Boustead Singapore Limited (SGX:F9D) to see whether it might be an attractive investment prospect. In particular, we'll consider its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore urged to make changes to proposed bill against online falsehoods
Singapore's online licensing rule a sign of more to come ... on non-legislative measures to resolve problems of online falsehoods. "Bots, trolls, fake news sites, and micro-targeting exist to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Host 2019 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky(R) — the success and leadership summit for women and Global Leonie Awards
Biggest day of inspiration to be hosted in Singapore in 2019 with over 100 Companies expected to share best practices for leadership, diversity & inclusion and success. SINGAPORE, May 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore deputy PM nods to future leadership role in speech to workers
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s newly-appointed deputy prime minister hinted at a future leadership role in a speech on Wednesday in which he echoed a pledge made by previous prime ministers to ... ( read original story ...)
Oxley Sells Singapore Office Tower in a $753 Million Deal
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s office market is running hot -- so much so that debt-laden Oxley Holdings Ltd. just sold a building for S$365 million ($268 million) more than it paid less than 18 months ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek Gears Up for More U.S. Deals
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s $200 billion state investor is gearing up for more deals in the U.S. Temasek Holdings Pte says it’s “underrepresented” in the world’s biggest economy with about 15 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore morning news for April 30
Can plastic toys, clothes and glass pots be recycled? If you say yes, you’re not alone, but these items do not belong in a recycling bin, according to authorities. Singaporeans’ deep-seated desire for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Athletes To Take Center Stage At ONE: ENTER THE DRAGON
ONE Championship will make its return to Singapore next month with a mega event that will feature a plethora of stars from “The Lion City.” The Singapore Indoor Stadium will play host to ONE: ENTER ... ( read original story ...)