Singapore's famous urban otters have delighted two British otter fans by photobombing their marriage proposal. Jordan Doyle and Mary Lister had gone out otter-watching with a wildlife photographer whe... ( read original story ...)
Noble Group Rescue Thrown Into Doubt by Singapore Probe
Singapore’s market regulator says the revamp is now dependent on its review of the probe by the three agencies, though it remains unclear whether it’ll delay the deal. The investigation is an extraord... ( read original story ...)
DBS : signs MOU to support growth and innovation of financial services in Suzhou, Jiangsu
In conjunction with the 12th Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council, DBS today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Suzhou Industrial Park Administration Committee (SIPAC) to support the gro... ( read original story ...)
DBS : strengthens transaction banking team with new appointments
As Asian economies continue to dominate global markets, his regional experience gleaned from the trading hubs of the world including Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and India places him in good stead to d... ( read original story ...)
UOB aims to boost bilateral cooperation between Singapore and China with new partnership
SINGAPORE (Nov 20): United Overseas Bank (UOB) is partnering Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee (SIPAC), which governs and administers China’s Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), to facilitate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lawmaker blasts Facebook over refusal to take down ‘false’ post
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore lawmaker hit out at Facebook on Tuesday, saying it had reneged on a promise to help rein in fake news and calling for tougher regulations, which the social media firm ... ( read original story ...)
Which Singapore-Listed Bank Is Cheaper Than The Stock Market Now?
Since their respective peaks in May 2018, shares in DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39) and United Overseas Bank Ltd (SGX: U11) have lost more tha... ( read original story ...)
DBS boosts transaction banking team with new hires
SINGAPORE - DBS Bank has made new appointments to its transaction banking team to support growth in that business. Mr Sriram Muthukrishnan, who joins the bank from HSBC, has been appointed group head ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank offers annual review process for financial life goals
Just as most Singaporeans know the importance of an annual medical health screening to detect ailments and ensure their health checks out, OCBC Bank is making financial portfolio reviews an annual aff... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Expats – How to Apply for Singapore Visas to Live & Work Here
Work permit holders include construction workers and waiters. Dependant’s Pass: You can live and work in Singapore if your spouse is here on an Employment Pass and earns at least $6,000 a month. To se... ( read original story ...)
BHP to pay $390m to settle tax bill dispute over Singapore business
World’s largest miner BHP (ASX, NYSE: BHP) (LON:BLT) said Monday it had settled its long-running tax battle with Australia's tax authorities concerning its marketing operations in Singapore. As part o... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Includes Cryptocurrency in New Payments Regulations
Singapore’s financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), announced on Monday that it will be issuing a series of new regulations governing payments. The regulator says that the new ... ( read original story ...)
World Blockchain Trade Consortium Launches During Singapore Fintech Festival
The World Blockchain Trade Consortium (WBTC) launched this week at the Singapore Fintech Festival, according to a note from one of the founding members. The WBTC has launched with Fintech platforms, i... ( read original story ...)
Man jailed and fined for importing 4,560 sachets of chewing tobacco
Kartigesy was sentenced to five weeks' jail and fined $250. He is the fourth person ever to be convicted and jailed for importing chewing tobacco, which is illegal in Singapore. In a statement, the HS... ( read original story ...)
Man fined $12,600 for possessing and abetting illegal import of food items
SINGAPORE - A 35-year-old man has been fined for possessing and abetting the illegal import of food items. The man involved, Ong Yu Fong, was fined $12,000 for possessing illegally imported duck's blo... ( read original story ...)
India Ready To Import More U.S. Oil And Gas
India is ready to import more crude oil and liquefied natural ... President Mike Pence on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit in Singapore, Gokhale said, commenting on the topics discussed ... ( read original story ...)