SINGAPORE (Reuters ... with domestic media saying the finance minister is the frontrunner. The Straits Times newspaper, often seen as close to the government, reported on Thursday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong women are the most willing in Asia to quit their jobs for family, HSBC study finds
and wealth management at HSBC in Hong Kong. About 18 per cent women polled in India said they were willing to make the sacrifice for family, while in Indonesia the figure was 13 per cent, in Taiwan 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Economy grinding lower – Standard Chartered
Edward Lee, Chief Economist at Standard Chartered, points out that Singapore’s final Q3 GDP growth was revised lower to 2.2% y/y from the advance print of 2.6% and the downward revision was sharper th... ( read original story ...)
Police warn of phishing scams targeting DBS Bank customers via SMS
SINGAPORE - The police have warned the public against falling for DBS and POSB phishing scams that trick users via SMS. In a joint statement on Thursday (Nov 22), the police and DBS Bank said there ha... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Braces for Slower Growth in 2019 as Trade War Hits
Trade-reliant Singapore is forecasting weaker demand from key markets in Asia next year, hurting the outlook for economic growth in the city state as the U.S-China tariff war starts to bite. Growth is ... ( read original story ...)
Strong hint of next Singapore PM expected in ruling party announcement
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s ruling party is set to unveil new positions within its top decision making body on Friday in what could give a strong hint toward the country’s future prime minister. ... ( read original story ...)
Remittance start-up InstaRem raises over US$20m, aims for IPO in 2021
SINGAPORE - Singapore-based remittance start-up InstaRem has raised over US$20 million (S$27.5 million) for the first close of its Series C round. The first close was led by new investors MDI Ventures ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, Guys and Their Pateks
SINGAPORE — Over one weekend late in August, a group of 11 millennial-age watch collectors from Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, Taiwan and Yangon converged on Singapore. The attraction? A celebration of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government to boost cloud capabilities of SME tech suppliers
Singapore is looking to bolster the cloud pedigree of small and medium-sized technology providers in the city-state through a state-funded capability development programme. Announced by Singapore’s mi... ( read original story ...)
Singapore third-quarter GDP growth well below forecast, trade frictions dent outlook
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy expanded at a much slower pace than initially thought in the third quarter, with the government flagging further moderation in the current quarter and warning ... ( read original story ...)
NETS service to be expanded to Malaysia
As such, NETS-enabled cards issued by Singapore banks DBS/POSB, OCBC and United Overseas Bank will be accepted, the article said. In addition, the use of these cards in Malaysia will not incur currenc... ( read original story ...)
Headed for Malaysia? Shop there using Nets at over 4,500 points
But just as they would here, those with Nets-enabled cards issued by Singapore banks DBS/POSB, OCBC and United Overseas Bank can insert their cards into an acceptance point terminal, key in their pers... ( read original story ...)
(Post 58/week 47)Learning investing/trading together part 7:Deciding on a brokerage
Sometime back in April 2018, after selling off my entire POSB invest saver for G3B ... https://blog.seedly.sg/the-ultimate-cheatsheet-cheapest-stock-brokerage-in-singapore/ The research link above fro... ( read original story ...)
Case Study on DBS (SGX: D05) – Using ShareInvestor
Established on 16th July 1968 by the Government of Singapore to take over the industrial financing activities from the Economic Development Board, DBS Group Holdings Ltd is a now multinational banking ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans can now pay with Nets in JB
But just as they would here, those with Nets-enabled cards issued by Singapore banks DBS/POSB, OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank can insert their cards into an acceptance point terminal, key in their ... ( read original story ...)
7 Things You Need To Know About Temasek’s T2023-S$ Bonds Before Investing In It
In May 2016, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) introduced two new regulations ... linked to our bank account with either DBS/POSB, OCBC or UOB. This will allow us to subscribe for it via three ... ( read original story ...)