KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said that he had an “an open and candid discussion” with Malaysian Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin A... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-backed technology firms make waves at CES
A year ago, Creative chief Sim Wong Hoo had described Super X-Fi to The Business Times in the exact same words. SEE ALSO: Creative shares surge 36% on positive CES launch of new SXFI headphone technol... ( read original story ...)
2 initiatives launched to help fight fake news, terrorism
One of the things taught is that humorous parodies and reports that one does not agree with do not constitute fake news. The module, which was presented yesterday, will be included in future counter-t... ( read original story ...)
10 Hotel Food Deals This Christmas For Dine-In & Takeaways – Including 1-For-1 International Buffets
Meat-ception. Use your DBS/POSB card to pay for your orders with The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, and you’ll enjoy 15% off your total bill. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MB’s visit near Johor port limits ‘provocative’, but Azmin still welcome
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said today it still welcomes Datuk Seri Azmin Ali to his bilateral meetings in the republic, despite a controversial move by Johor mentri besar Datu... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Kickstarts Zero-Waste Plan as Recycling Rate Stalls
Singapore is making a clarion call to citizens and businesses to reduce domestic and industrial waste toward zero as the country’s recycling rate has stalled and its sole landfill may run out of space ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Malaysia talks to continue despite Johor chief minister allegedly intruding Singapore waters: Malaysia foreign ministry
Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to continue talks with Singapore on other bilateral issues, despite a postponed meeting about a joint development project because a state chief minister reportedly i... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia delay meeting amid territorial spat
Singapore and Malaysia agreed to postpone a ministerial meeting amid a dispute on territorial waters, a sign that tensions between the neighbours may be intensifying in spite of efforts to forge close... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered appoints global digital head
British bank Standard Chartered (SC) has hired Martijn De Jong as the global head of its Digital Channels & Data division. Based in Singapore, De Jong will report to Lisa Robins, global head, Transact... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered’s global head of digital and retail marketing Sam Ahmed exits
Standard Chartered has confirmed his departure to Marketing and said that he will be pursuing new opportunities. He joined the role in April 2017, and was based in Singapore. Ahmed reported to Emma Sh... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered appoints global head, digital channels & data.
Standard Chartered has appointed of Martijn De Jong as global head, digital channels & data. Effective 2 January, he is based in Singapore and reports to Lisa Robins, global head, transaction banking. ... ( read original story ...)
10 Upcoming Running Events in Singapore 2019 That You Should Not Miss
10. Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2019 (SCSM 2019) The marquee running event on Singapore’s sporting calendar, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) is a running event that suitable ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered cuts jobs in India
Standard Chartered declined to disclose the number ... The bank is also cutting jobs in Dubai and key markets including Singapore, including some senior roles, people familiar with the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Banks face $3b loss as oil firm goes under
A unit of Coastal Oil, Coastal Oil Singapore entered liquidation in December due to the sharp plunge in oil prices. DBS Bank (Hong Kong) and Standard Chartered Hong Kong were among other lenders to th... ( read original story ...)
Liquidation of Coastal Oil Singapore affects at least 10 banks in SG and HK
... at least 10 banks in both Singapore and Hong Kong for some half a billion Singapore dollars. DBS Bank and Standard Chartered were among the lenders affected. It is reported that 60 percent of the ... ( read original story ...)
Allure of cycling on closed roads draws participants to OCBC Cycle 2019
This will be his third straight year participating in the annual OCBC Cycle event, which is into its 11th edition. He said, “I like the event because I’m able to cycle on Singapore roads without other ... ( read original story ...)