Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan is set to arrive in Pyongyang on Thursday, the Singapore government said, days before it plays host to the leaders of North Korea and the United States at a summit. Balakrishnan, who went to ... ( read original story ...)
Wealth Management: Bank of Singapore Reaches AUM Target Two Years Early
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC Bank, has hit US$100 billion in assets under management (AUM) two years ahead of schedule, but is wary of market conditions that may temper growth in the years ahead, its top executive has said. Aiming to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC and ING execute successful blockchain transaction
The transaction involved a bulk shipment of soybeans from Argentina, through Cargill’s Geneva trading arm to Malaysia, through Cargill’s Singapore subsidiary as the purchaser. HSBC issued a letter of credit to ING using Corda. The two banks ... ( read original story ...)
Dining for two with UOB Cards: Where to go for fancy lunch sets under $100
Origin Grill & Bar, Lobby Level, Tower Wing, Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore, 258350. And if that’s not enough, check out The Dining Advisor for over 60 UOB one-for-one deals and more! If you haven’t got the UOB Card, get in on these ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Dairy Export Council Tries To Bolster Sales in Singapore
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is trying to bolster dairy innovation and sales in Singapore, and from there, the rest of southeast Asia. In late May, USDEC signed a memorandum of understanding with the Food and Innovation and Research Centre (FIRC ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un terrified someone will kill him at Singapore summit: report
a national security researcher in Singapore, told This Week in Asia Tuesday. Kim may be no stranger to planned assassinations as he is believed to be behind the death of his estranged brother, Kim Jong Nam, in Malaysia in 2017. Fox News' Brooke Singman and ... ( read original story ...)
How Formula 1 technology could improve public transport
McLaren Applied Technologies is working on integrating Formula 1 technology into Singapore's subway cars, the company's chief operating officer said Tuesday. The research firm is also focused on personalized care in the health sector, she said. McLaren ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches maritime tech start-up platform
Singapore took another step to boost the development of maritime technology start-ups with the launch of PIER71 by senior minister of state for transport and health Lam Pin Min. The launch event also incorporated the signing of four Memoranda of ... ( read original story ...)
Mini driverless city gives Singapore edge in race to robot buses
The 122-page document called for a huge amount of information, adding to the vast dataset that Singapore is building on autonomous technology. “Nobody else is putting all three pieces -- the trials, the regulations, and the town planning -- together ... ( read original story ...)
New AI ethics council in Singapore will give smart advice
The Singapore government recognises the power of AI -- it's good enough to defeat us at a game of Go -- and it also knows the technology has to be used responsibly. STR/AFP/Getty Images Singapore is taking the lead on one of the topics companies like ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Briefing: Standard Chartered eyes merging 10 country operations in Singapore; Cancelled Singapore-Malaysia rail link to boost airline firms
And here's how Singapore subways could get a boost from F1 technology. Whilst some companies could lose from Malaysia's decision to cancel the high speed rail project with Singapore, some airlines like AirAsia and Singapore Airlines could benefit from it. ( read original story ...)
Online grocers struggle to make a mark in Singapore
Roger E. Egan III, RedMart co-founder and CEO, responded through an interview with Singapore Business Review, “The penetration rate of online grocery shopping in Singapore is growing. Whilst we cannot comment on the accuracy of the report, what we can ... ( read original story ...)
Qantas is turning travellers away from overcrowded Singapore lounge
AusBT review: SATS Premier Lounge, Singapore Changi T1 A Qantas spokesperson confirmed to Australian Business Traveller that "during the busiest periods, lounge hosts may use their discretion in redirecting passengers to an alternative lounge to ensure a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Asks Malaysia To Clarify Position On Stock Market Trading Link
SINGAPORE -- Singapore has asked Malaysia to clarify its position on the planned stock market trading link between Bursa Malaysia and Singapore Exchange. Replying to media queries, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it had asked the Securities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s foreign minister to visit North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim summit
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan will visit North Korea from Thursday to Friday, the Singapore government said in a statement, days before it plays host to the leaders of North Korea and the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to restrict airspace during Trump-Kim summit
Singapore airspace will be restricted during the planned U.S.-N.Korea summit next week, according to a notice to airmen posted by aviation authorities on Wednesday, which is likely to result in delays at one of Asia’s busiest airports. The Southeast ... ( read original story ...)