The government of Singapore claims the author of the book that inspired the hit film “Crazy Rich Asians” failed to register for mandatory national service. Kevin Kwan was born in Singapore but the lef... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Wants To Get Millennials Started On Investment With Its New Robo-Advisor
Pilot users invested an average amount of USD$9,000 and their average age was 35 years old. OCBC RoboInvest was developed in conjunction with WeInvest, a Singapore fintech startup that has just raised ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has the world’s fastest 4G Network
Singapore is also the fastest 4G country in the world ... According to the report through improved smartphone technology and new spectrum, mobile operators have elevated average 4G speeds first beyond ... ( read original story ...)
MOVES-Equinor bulks up Singapore crude oil trading team with new hires
SINGAPORE, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Norwegian oil major Equinor said on Thursday it has hired two crude oil traders in Singapore to form a four-man team as it steps up trading and oil marketing in Asia. “We ... ( read original story ...)
“Tech contracting at a bank in Singapore is awful. I’m doing it out of desperation”
I’m currently a technology contractor at a large European bank in Singapore. This is not something I am particularly pleased about. I started searching for work a few months ago, having spent two year... ( read original story ...)
DBS Vickers – The Total Beginner’s Guide to DBS Investment Platform
In Singapore, you need to open an account with a registered brokerage ... Most Singaporeans already have a DBS or POSB savings or current account, if the queues at DBS/POSB ATM machines are anything t... ( read original story ...)
Singapore technology on display at Chinese smart tech expo
CHONGQING - From smart sensor networks to logistic platforms that tap blockchain technology, Singapore tech is on display at the inaugural Smart China Expo in the Chinese western city of Chongqing. Si... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s core inflation hits four-year high, keeps MAS tightening prospects alive
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's core consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in nearly four years in July in year-on-year terms on higher electricity and gas costs, building the case for another ... ( read original story ...)
Crazy Rich Asians author wanted for dodging Singapore military service
Kevin Kwan, the author of the novel Crazy Rich Asians, which inspired the film of the same title, is wanted in his home country of Singapore for allegedly defaulting on his military service, the defen... ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches robo investment service
Singapore's OCBC Bank has launched a robo investment service using technology from local startup WeInvest. The live launch of the service follows a nine-month pilot trial last year forged through a pa... ( read original story ...)
Which Singapore-Listed Bank Is Cheaper Than The Stock Market Right Now?
So far in August, shares in DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) have fallen by 6.6%, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39) shares have declined by 3.4% while United Overseas Bank Ltd (S... ( read original story ...)
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author Kevin Kwan a wanted man in Singapore
Singapore’s government says the author of the book that inspired the hit film Crazy Rich Asians failed to register for national service as required and faces up to three years in jail in the country. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says Crazy Rich Asians author skipped service duty
Singapore's government says the author of the book that inspired the hit film Crazy Rich Asians failed to register for national service as required. According to his bio, writer Kevin Kwan was born in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Schooling ends golden streak for China and Japan
Singapore's Olympic champion Joseph Schooling had an emphatic victory in the men's 100-meter butterfly final on Wednesday. By his own standards, the 23-year-old Schooling was a touch slow to get off t... ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse appoints key staff in private banking Asia Pacific
Credit Suisse announced the appointments of Francois Monnet and Benjamin Cavalli to lead Private Banking Asia Pacific. Monnet and Cavalli will continue to be based in Hong Kong and Singapore respectiv... ( read original story ...)
Rich but far from crazy – Singapore’s uber-wealthy
Lim, an avid Manchester United fan, failed in a bid to buy Liverpool in 2010. Singapore property tycoon Philip Ng is a born-again Christian who is hugely focused on his faith. He has been described as ... ( read original story ...)