Singapore is the best place to live in the world as an expat, according to HSBC’s 10th annual “Expat Explorer: Broadening Perspectives” survey. HSBC commissioned Britain’s YouGov polling agency to survey nearly 28,000 expats (people aged 18 or over ... ( read original story ...)
New Narrowband-IoT module may be a hit in international markets
While the two largest mobile carriers in the US, Verizon and AT&T, are currently rolling out LTE Cat-M1, international network operators are primarily backing NB-IoT as their LPWAN standard of choice — it is currently being tested in Spain, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Oppo F3 Diwali limited edition launched at Rs 18990
In terms of connectivity, it gets dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ b/g/n ... followed by the U.S., Singapore and Holland. The report, however, cautioned against risks from uncertain global economic conditions. ( read original story ...)
TPG Consortium Seeks Buyers for Indonesian Finance Company
SINGAPORE—An investor group that includes U.S. private-equity firm TPG Capital is looking to sell its controlling stake in one of Indonesia’s oldest finance companies, in a deal that could value the company at about $1 billion, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore teen blogger Amos Yee walks free in US
(CNN)Singaporean teen blogger Amos Yee was released from US detention Tuesday after a court upheld a decision to grant him asylum. Photos showed Yee, who has been jailed twice in native Singapore for critical views on race and religion, leaving a US ... ( read original story ...)
Amos Yee: Singapore teen blogger freed with asylum in US
These are external links and will open in a new window A Singaporean teenager has been released from jail after a government appeal against him being granted asylum was dismissed. Amos Yee, known for his political and religious criticism, sought refuge in ... ( read original story ...)
Summer adventures to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – Travel Plus: From the top of Marina Sands
Contents (It’s LONG and probably will change). After a little more exploring and a cool down in my hotel room, it was time for one of my big explores – this time to Marina Sands. Getting there is simple – catch an MRT to Bayfront. From there, follow ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC : Singapore the top expat destination for third year in a
Switzerland, New Zealand, Netherlands top the Economics, Experience and Family sub league tables Singapore has again been rated by expats as the best country in the world to live and work, in the new HSBC Expat Explorer survey. Singapore saw off ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore among world’s top 5 destinations: Survey
With a record 13.11 million international visitors last year, representing 8.8 per cent growth, Singapore remains a top global destination for both leisure and business, the credit card giant’s report said. “Singapore’s diverse world-class offerings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Records Promising Growth in Business Formations
2Q 2017 sees continued interest by foreign investors from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, India & Australia SINGAPORE, Sept. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors and entrepreneurs from Malaysia, India, Australia, Indonesia and China continue to invest in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has world’s 3rd most competitive economy
The World Economic Forum, the same organisation that runs the Davos meeting of global powerbrokers each January, bases its rankings on a dozen drivers of competitiveness and a survey of business leaders ... States climbed over Singapore into second ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency firms face crackdown in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the country’s central bank, said in a statement that it doesn’t interfere with commercial decisions taken by banks “including those in relation to the establishment and termination of business relationships.” ( read original story ...)
Godrej Agrovet IPO opens on 4 October, price band at Rs450-460 per share
The IPO will close on 6 October ... which at the upper end of the price band will fetch the Singapore state-owned investor about Rs565.8 crore. Temasek invested Rs572 crore in 2012. Post share sale, Temasek will hold 13% in Godrej Agrovet. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For September 27
SINGAPORE overtook New York to become the fifth most-visited city in the world last year, and was ranked fourth worldwide for visitor spending in the 2017 Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index. SINGAPORE’S factory output extended its winning streak ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Teen Granted Asylum Released From US Custody
CHICAGO (AP) — A teenage blogger from Singapore was released from U.S. custody on Tuesday following an immigration appeals court's decision to uphold his bid for asylum. Amos Yee, whose online posts mocking and criticizing the Singapore government twice ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is 5th most visited city globally
Singapore has emerged as the second-most visited destination in the Asia-Pacific region by international visitors last year and No. 1 in terms of the amount they spent. Bangkok led the pack of Asia-Pacific cities with 19.41 million visitors, while ... ( read original story ...)