SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's exports in October contracted sharply as sales to major markets fell, raising the risk of a recession in the trade-dependent economy amid heightened uncertainty around global trade in the wake of Donald Trump's U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore October exports slump 12 percent year-on-year, much worse than expected
SINGAPORE Singapore's exports in October shrank far more than expected as shipments to Europe contracted sharply, suggesting stubbornly weak external demand will remain a drag on the trade-dependent economy. Non-oil domestic exports last month slid 12.0 ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore exports for Oct shrink 12% in worse than expected decline
SINGAPORE — Singapore exports for October fell more sharply than expected, declining 12 per cent on the back of a fall in shipments of both electronics and non-electronic products amid weak global demand. This is the second straight month of decline for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore October exports contract sharply, raise recession risks
SINGAPORE Singapore's exports in October shrank more than expected as sales to major markets fell, with those to Europe contracting sharply and raising risks of a recession in the trade-dependent economy. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) skidded 12.0 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms wary about rushing into Myanmar
Singapore Business Federation chief executive Ho Meng Kit said results from its National Business Survey released in January showed that Myanmar was the most popular market for Singapore companies wanting to venture overseas. But that enthusiasm has not ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tests digital currency system to ease bank payments
Singapore - Singapore will launch a new electronic payment system using blockchain, the technology behind the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, the city-state's central bank chief said Wednesday. The Singapore stock exchange and eight banks will take part in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants to steal London's fintech crown after Brexit
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Britain leaving the European Union is opening up an opportunity for Singapore to recruit talent for its ambitious plans to become a leading financial technology hub, said the chief FinTech officer of the city-state's central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Two firms in race to be Singapore's fourth telco
It also indicated that the Singapore business would be funded from existing debt facilities and cash generated from Australian operations. A TPG spokesman told The Business Times that the company believed "strongly" that mobile telephony and broadband are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees Brexit as chance to recruit London's FinTech talent
SINGAPORE Britain leaving the European Union is opening up ... Some 11,000 participants - including software giant Microsoft and global banks such as Citibank and Standard Chartered - from over 50 countries gathered for the FinTech event. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Working on Interbank Payments Blockchain
The trial project is also exploring cross-border transactions, Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said in a speech Wednesday. The city’s stock exchange, its largest bank DBS Group Holdings Ltd., its two local rivals ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Luxembourg ink agreements in R&D
SINGAPORE: Two agreements were signed between Singapore and Luxembourg on Tuesday (Nov 15) to deepen partnerships in areas of research and development. These will pave the way for millions of dollars in funding for joint projects. Luxembourg Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to launch blockchain project for interbank payments
SINGAPORE Singapore's central bank on Wednesday said it will launch a pilot project with the country's stock exchange and eight local and foreign banks to use blockchain technology for interbank payments including cross-border foreign currency transactions. ( read original story ...)
Coldplay coming to Singapore next April
Tickets for the 8pm show in Singapore start at S$78 and go up to S$298 for a VIP standing ticket, which includes priority entry, a lanyard and official merchandise, organiser Live Nation Lushington said. There will be pre-sales for Citibank cardholders ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore at front line of Standard Chartered's technology quest
With digital technology now at the heart of banking, the task of a chief information officer is more challenging and demanding, as Standard Chartered's Michael Gorriz knows only too well. Mr Gorriz, who joined the bank in July last year, says the financial ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches personalised investment tool for affluent clients
Standard Chartered is joining the digital wealth management revolution, introducing a personalised investment tool that harnesses the power of big data to help its relationship managers advise affluent clients in Singapore. Accessed via iPad, the tool uses ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Oldest Bank, OCBC, Is First Bank In Southeast Asia To Use Blockchain Technology For Cross-border Payment Services
OCBC Bank has become the first bank in Southeast Asia to use Blockchain technology in its local and cross-border payment funds transfer services. The use of a payment Blockchain solution will see increased efficiency, transparency and security as well as ... ( read original story ...)