After a spectacular rise for two years, Singapore’s biggest technology company is suddenly returning to earth. All eyes in the country’s financial community have been on Venture Corp., an electronics stock that more than tripled since April 2016 to ... ( read original story ...)
Schedule confirmed for HSBC London Sevens
After a dramatic final at the HSBC Singapore Sevens where Fiji claimed their third-consecutive victory on the series, they also overtook South Africa to top the overall standings. Gareth Baber’s side will be looking to continue their winning streak in ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches $20m programme to train all its 29,000 employees in digital skills
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank is embarking on a programme to train and develop digital skills in all its 29,000 employees globally, in one of the largest digital transformation initiatives undertaken by a Singapore bank. OCBC said it will invest $20 million over ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysians in Singapore on a dash across strait hoping to sway vote
(Reuters) - Many of the half a million Malaysians living and working in Singapore crossed the strait into their homeland late on Tuesday to cast their votes in Wednesday’s national election, packing a busy causeway in a chaotic but at times festive mood. ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s earnings show some soft spots, stock takes a hit
An hour before the end of trade in Singapore, OCBC shares were down 3.6%, contrary to the trend in the other bank stocks on the Singapore Exchange. In all, Singapore's second-largest bank reported net profit of S$1.11 billion ($831 million) for the first ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s new programme to develop digital skills of 29,000 staff globally
One of the largest-scale and most ambitious digital transformation initiatives by a Singapore bank, the programme was officially launched yesterday (7 May 2018) by Samuel Tsien, group CEO of OCBC Bank, Jason Ho, head of group human resources, and Yap Aye ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines debuts new regional business class on Perth flights
Receive 75,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases In the first 3 months. Save $425 with no annual fee for the first year. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs, fees and charges apply. Click here now. Singapore Airlines has launched its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Conrad Centennial Reveals Results Of Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
Singapore’s luxury hotel game is strong, especially after the flurry of high profile new openings in recent years. It’s unsurprising, then, that some of the city’s older hotels are sensing the need for an update, undergoing massive makeovers and ... ( read original story ...)
Boxing classes in Singapore: kick ass with hits and HIIT workouts
Boxing is all the rage right now. Put your best gloves on and unleash your inner Muhammad Ali and Manny Pacquiao at these fitness studios in Singapore... Get ready to ruuuumble! Not your average boutique gym, Ground Zero’s Rumble rooms are loaded with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Personal Finance Management Platform Get Acquired
Seedly, the personal finance management platform based in Singapore, is joining forces with ShopBack, the one-stop lifestyle portal of Singapore. This is the Cashback e-Commerce startup’s first acquisition after its USD40M funding announcement in ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Credit Card Sign-up Promotions in Singapore 2018
Citibank credit cards $100 CapitaVouchers (MoneySmart exclusive) + up to $120 cashback New to Citibank credit cards Sign up through MoneySmart (for vouchers, expires 31 May 2018) Min. spend $200 every month x 6 months (for cashback, expires 30 Jun 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech CCRManager wins funding from ex-Temasek banker
CCRManager, a Singapore fintech that is tackling the secondary market in trade loans, has raised US$6.5 million in Series A funding from a group of investors led by veteran banker and ex-Temasek Holdings executive, Francis Rozario of Asia Capital and ... ( read original story ...)
Iran prepares to export new oil grade amid sanctions threat: sources
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Iran is readying the first commercial exports of its West Karoun crude oil grade for May or June, two sources familiar with the matter said, even as fresh economic sanctions against the country loom. Iran has already been ... ( read original story ...)
Property: 3 (legal) ways to avoid paying ABSD
In Singapore, all property purchases are charged Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD), calculated at 1% on the first $180,000, 2% on the second $180,000, and 3% on the rest of the property’s cost. But in December 2011, the Government implemented the ... ( read original story ...)
3 in 10 bosses could pay bribes to win business
Despite regulators and law enforcement agencies around the world imposing more than US$11b of financial penalties since 2012, 10% of Singapore executives still believe bribery and corrupt practices remain prevalent in business, EY revealed in a report. ( read original story ...)
Inaugural Luxury Brands Summit in Singapore Accelerates Digital Transformation of Luxury Brands in Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 100 industry and academic professionals will convene at the Mystique of Luxury Brands Conference 2018 held in Singapore for the first time. They will exchange ideas and views covering the latest trends in ... ( read original story ...)