Singapore is described as the leading Fintech hub in Asia ... is Fintech innovation is a global phenomena that knows few boundaries outside of regulatory hurdles. Finance 2.0 will create many new job opportunities as CFTE’s Co-founder, Tram Anh Nguyen ... ( read original story ...)
Is free speech an ‘empty promise’ in Singapore? Activists bristle after police detain performance artist
Artist and political activist Seelan Palay was arrested by the Singapore police on October 1, 2017 for conducting an “unlawful assembly” in front of the Parliament House. Seelan was standing alone before the Parliament House, holding a mirror as an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore debates dual nationalities, cites overseas Indian citizenship as option
Singapore has debated the option of dual citizenship for its nationals, with some citing concepts like ‘Overseas Citizenship of India’ given by New Delhi to Indian diaspora as a middle path. Diplomats and academics have raised pros and cons of allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Beware of lurking ‘opportunist’, warns man who lost $1k while answering call at Yishun ATM
While Stomper Roland’s son was preoccupied with a call, the $1,000 which he had just withdrawn from a POSB ATM machine was taken in a split second. The incident happened at Block 101 Yishun Ring Road on Friday (Oct 6) at around 12.35pm. When Roland’s ... ( read original story ...)
Two sommeliers in Singapore prove that age is just a number
SINGAPORE: Mason and Alexander might sound like the name of a speakeasy you vaguely glossed over on Instagram and made a mental note to visit when Friday comes around. But, no. They are, in fact, two of the most talented and confident young sommeliers ... ( read original story ...)
What to do in Singapore if you want an authentic and out of the box travel experience.
For many tourists (myself included) Singapore’s bustling Changi Airport is a common stop over to a variety of overseas locations. Being centrally located between Australia and many popular holiday destinations, I’ve travelled there many times to and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first bungy tower opens in Sentosa, here’s what guy who tried 47m jump says
Stomper Don was at AJ Hackett Sentosa, Singapore’s first and only bungy tower, last night (Oct 6). An adrenaline junkie, Don tried out the Bungy Jump, a daring feat at 47m high. Said Don: “It was quite a rush and I always wanted to do it. “That’s ... ( read original story ...)
60 years of the Singapore citizenship: From hawkers to millionaires, they all queued up
How did the landmark 1957 citizenship law come about? What has changed in the 60 years since, and what were the consequences in terms of building a Singaporean identity? Insight takes a look. "You go through one door, come out another door, and you are a ... ( read original story ...)
Old is Gold for Singapore’s vintage lovers
They sleep with their hair in curlers and shop not at high-street brands, but by rifling through piles of others' hand-me-downs. For them, a good time is not so much a night out clubbing, but rather cutting the rug to a swing number or unwinding to jazz ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Track Your Expenses or Budget First. Plot Your Net Worth Instead
Do this for your Citibank, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered ... Thus, many of your may own custodian accounts for Singapore shares, or international shares. Go into your brokerage platform, and identify the current market value of your shares. ( read original story ...)
Vishal Exports Overseas Ltd (VISHALEXPO) Is Yet to See Trading Action on Oct 8
Vishal Exports Overseas Ltd currently has a total float of shares ... The Company’s markets include India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and Gulf Countries. Echostar Corporation-Receive News & Ratings Via Email - Enter your email address below to ... ( read original story ...)
4 of the finest Singapore owned businesses
Boasting over 17 brands across nine countries, the Spa Esprit Group is home to some of any Singapore dwellers daily haunts incluing ... work if they diversifiedinto manufacturing, whereby the business changed considerably to adapt to these needs. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Business Federation
THE country's top business body, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), turns 15 this year, but the basis on which it was founded remains as relevant today as it was in 2002. ... WE relocated to SBF Center in February 2017 and we are proud to call it our ... ( read original story ...)
5 foreign nationalities snapping up Singapore property in 2017
Foreigners are making a comeback in Singapore’s residential property market after pulling back from it in 2012, following the implementation of the additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD). Based on the number of caveats lodged, statistics by the Urban ... ( read original story ...)
Summer jobs: Average stipend of Rs 1.4 lakh for IIFT students
Few of the brand leaders include HUL, ITC, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Co, Godrej Industries, Marico, Shell, GE, Dabur, Bain Capability Centre, GSK CH, Google, Amazon, Citibank and Axis ... Europe, Singapore and Indonesia. The World Trade ... ( read original story ...)
DBS sees inflation uptick to prompt rate hike
MANILA, Philippines — DBS Bank Ltd of Singapore said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is seen turning hawkish and raising interest rates either in November or December to address overheating risks in the economy. DBS economist Gundy Cahyadi said ... ( read original story ...)