(CNN)Singapore's Prime Minister has made a rare public apology for a family spat that has gripped a city unused to elites airing their grievances. Lee Hsien Loong refuted allegations that he has violated the will of his late father, Singapore's former ... ( read original story ...)
Fewer concerns of GST being inflationary: Singapore bank
There were fewer concerns the Goods and Services Tax rollout in India will be inflationary as most essential goods and services have been exempted from the new regime, the Development Bank of Singapore said today. The reform is set to be implemented from ... ( read original story ...)
Get 5,000 bonus miles with the HSBC Premier credit cards – World Elite is now 45,000 miles!
2 HSBC Premier card points can be exchanged for either 1 Avios, 1 Cathay Pacific mile, 1 Singapore Airlines mile or 1 Etihad Guest mile. This means that the bonus is worth an extra 5,000 Avios or other miles. What is the total bonus you get? The free ... ( read original story ...)
11 things you need to know before you apply to a Singapore bank
An 11-point guide to getting hired by DBS, OCBC and UOB. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/286360/soh-siew-choo-dbs-women-in-technology/ Singapore’s three local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – may not be adding new headcount as aggressively as they ... ( read original story ...)
How DBS Bank forays into India
MUMBAI: Singapore-based DBS Bank, known for its mobile-only customer accounts, is now extending its reach to debt capital market, or DCM, helping Indian companies raise money overseas. In the past year, the bank, which had limited participation in dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Fewer concerns of GST being inflationary: DBS
The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) said in its economic report on India that the tax incidence is "likely to rise mainly on selected service sector categories" after the GST is implemented. "(And) even if price increases lift these service indices by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM apologies for harm caused by family feud over house
SINGAPORE Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong apologized on Monday that a dispute with his siblings over their late father Lee Kuan Yew's will has had an impact on citizens' confidence in the government. The feud between the children of Lee Kuan Yew ... ( read original story ...)
3 mobile trails launched to make visits to the Istana more interesting
Visitors to the Istana can now take a multi-sensorial journey to learn more about Singapore's history and heritage via three new mobile educational trails. Available via the LocoMole mobile app, the mobile trails will augment visitor experience to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property stocks may build on best rally in five years
SINGAPORE — Singapore property stocks are set for their best annual performance in five years, and strategists believe the rally is far from over. With an expected pickup in real estate following the easing of housing curbs, developers are expected to be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Stocks Are on a Roll
Singapore property stocks are set for their best annual performance in five years, and strategists believe the rally is far from over. With an expected pickup in real estate following the easing of housing curbs, developers are expected to be the bright ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Find Traction On Monday
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has tracked into the red in three straight sessions, slipping more than 25 points or 0.7 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index remains just above the 3,230-point and it figures to be rangebound again on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property stock may build on best rally in five years
While property stocks aren’t as cheap as they were six to nine months ago, most are still trading at a discount to their book value and will outperform the overall market, she said. The Singapore property stock index is trading at a price-to-book value ... ( read original story ...)
Feud within Singapore’s first family leads to outpouring of concern on social media
SINGAPORE The very public airing of a family feud between Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his two siblings has led to an outpouring of responses online, including from those concerned about its impact on global perceptions of the island state. ( read original story ...)
UFC Fight Night 111 Results: The Real Winners and Losers from Singapore
The UFC traveled to Singapore for Fight Night 111 and while the card dragged on a couple of occasions, fans that set their alarms for Saturday morning were largely treated to an exciting lineup of fights. For the most part, the bouts were relatively low ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered donates $250,000 to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
SINGAPORE - On a day billed as Community Play Day at the Singapore Sports Hub, Standard Chartered Bank did its part for the community by donating $250,000 to the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF), which provides pocket money to students from ... ( read original story ...)
MMA: UFC might consider Singapore as regular Fight Night stopover
"Operationally, it's easy and clean.” If an annual event is confirmed, Fight Night Singapore will join the likes of the HSBC Women’s Champions, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals, and the Formula One night race in ... ( read original story ...)