SINGAPORE — The Singaporean venture capital firm led by ... what Mr Tan refers to as "deep technology" — real scientific advancement as opposed to mobile apps. "We are focusing on deep tech and impact," Mr Tan said in an interview. ( read original story ...)
Singapore property recovery may leave agents behind
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's housing market is posting a strong recovery but the city-state's real-estate agents may not benefit much as newcomers in the property technology space displace them by matching buyers and sellers. The approach ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia investigates StanChart over $1.4 billion transfer
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is investigating reports that $1.4 billion held by Standard Chartered Plc (STAN.L) in Guernsey, mainly on behalf of Indonesian clients, was transferred to Singapore just before the island moved to new tax transparency rules ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Adopts Credit Cycle Approach with Z-Risk Engine to Meet IFRS 9 Regulatory Requirements Ahead of January 2018 Deadline
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DBS, the Singapore-based regional bank, announced today that it is deploying Z-Risk Engine ® (ZRE) to generate forward-looking future credit losses on the bank’s wholesale credit portfolio, as it complies with imminent IFRS ... ( read original story ...)
Would you get a massage from a ROBOT? Singapore’s robo-masseuse ‘Emma’ begins work to treat back and knee pain
Named Emma, short for Expert Manipulative Massage Automation, it mimics the human palm and thumb to replicate therapeutic massages such as shiatsu and physiotherapy. The company's technology aims to address workforce shortages and challenges with quality ... ( read original story ...)
Johanna Konta remains in race for Singapore after Caroline Garcia pulls out of Tianjin
Johanna Konta may have slipped back in the race to reach the WTA Finals in Singapore, but at least she knows what she needs to do. A place in the final of next week’s Kremlin Cup in Moscow will move her back ahead of Caroline Garcia and into eighth and ... ( read original story ...
Import of instant hotpot products containing meat not approved by AVA; importers fined and products seized
"AVA has not approved the import of instant hotpot products containing meat such ... a Chengdu-based instant hotpot brand is the latest food craze to hit Singapore. It comes in several mala flavours including original, rice and meat, and beef. ( read original story ...)
Eyes on Cairns sky for Singapore export opportunities
OPPORTUNITY abounds for increased trade between Cairns and Singapore with exporters waiting in the wings for larger aircraft to start making regular journeys. Air Freight Handling Services manager director Barb Ford oversees SilkAir’s cargo operations at ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Faces Challenge From Malls, Alibaba in Singapore
As Amazon.com Inc. pushes into Southeast Asia with a new venture into Singapore, the online retailer is facing some tough hurdles. Shopping in air-conditioned malls is practically a national sport, and e-commerce rivals moved in long ago. Delivery delays ... ( read original story ...)
FAMA: Fresh fruit exports to grow to over RM700m this year
Badruddin said the export value of durian to China was projected to increase to RM23.4 million this year compared with RM18.02 million last year. Besides China, he said FAMA also exported durians to Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia says investigating StanChart $1.4 billion transfer to Singapore
A source familiar with the matter said late last week, confirming news reports, that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Guernsey’s Financial Services Commission were looking into that movement of assets in late 2015 - months before the Channel ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC, StarHub ink first bank-telco deal in Singapore
Finance Goliath OCBC Bank and telco giant StarHub announced that they will be investing S$6 million over the next year to establish partnerships in several industries and to boost better services and offerings for their customers. Marking the formation of ... ( read original story ...)
Renewed interest in Careers in Banking & Financial Services Among Local Millennials
Banking & Financial Services ... Managing Director of CareerBuilder Singapore. Other survey findings include: Prominent scholarship providers such as the Public Service Commission, the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technology remains ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank, StarHub form strategic partnership for tie-ups across multiple industries
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank and infocommunications firm StarHub are investing S$6 million over 12 months "to build networks of partnerships across multiple industries and give customers better services, experiences and offers". OCBC group chief executive Samuel ... ( read original story ...)
StarHub, OCBC Bank invest $4.4M to link industries
Singapore’s second largest mobile operator StarHub and OCBC Bank formed a strategic alliance to drive the country’s collaborative economy, with plans to invest SGD6 million ($4.4 million) over 12 months to build networks of partnerships across multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks pause after logging best week in nine months
Singapore stocks edged lower on Monday as investors took a ... It ended 0.9 percent higher on Friday, taking the year-to-date performance to about 14 percent. United Overseas Bank gained 1.5 percent, Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp gained 0.1 percent and ... ( read original story ...)