Clients of Bank of Singapore can now book assets in Switzerland, thanks to an agreement the bank made with Bank Vontobel AG. The partnership will allow the Singapore-based bank’s customers to manage their assets booked in Zurich, making it one of the few ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes incentives to lure Aramco IPO
It could be the world's largest-ever IPO. According to a report from Bloomberg, Singapore is considering a range of measures to lure a listing from energy giant Saudi Arabian Oil Co., according to people familiar with the matter, as global exchanges ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas business can mitigate domestic headwinds
Singapore accounts for a sizeable chunk of CDLHT's portfolio, translating to 62 per cent of its FY16 net property income (NPI). This is down from 66 per cent in FY15, due to a UK property acquired in October that year. In the final quarter of 2016 ... ( read original story ...)
300 more Platinum tickets available for HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens
SINGAPORE – Due to overwhelming demand, Rugby Singapore announced on Wednesday (Feb 8) that they are releasing 300 new Platinum tickets for the 2017 HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s on April 15-16 at the National Stadium. Platinum tickets had sold out a couple of ... ( read original story ...)
US engineering firm AECOM to design Singapore's high-speed rail infrastructure
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has appointed AECOM Singapore to conduct an advanced engineering study for Singapore stretch of the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail (HSR) infrastructure, it announced on Wednesday (Feb 8). The US ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore CFOs tag technology as their top priority this year
They are also keen to updating their internal policies. A new study by recruitment company Robert Half revealed that majority of Singapore's chief financial officers will be focussing on implementing new technologies and updating their internal financial ... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: Electronics remain the largest domestic exports category
The sector makes up 30% of NODX. Electronics exports remain Singapore’s largest domestic exports category, at 30% of NODX, and it remains a key indicator to track having historically led Singapore’s GDP and stock-market cycle. According Citi Research ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange holds talks with gas exporter
Reuters are reporting that Singapore Exchange has held talks with Saudi Aramco on a secondary listing, after the oil and gas company suggested last week it would likely list on more than one exchange. The planned listing next year of up to 5% of Aramco is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is one of the top ten most visited cities in 2016
Source: Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index Report Data from Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index (GDCI) also show that Singapore is not far behind, standing at #6 on the list with 12.11 mil IOVs. Five cities were also cited as Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore inks deal to let clients book assets in Switzerland
SINGAPORE - Bank of Singapore has upped the ante by giving private bank clients more options - its clients can now book assets in Switzerland via an agreement it inked with Swiss banking group Bank Vontobel AG. This agreement lets its Asian ultra-high and ... ( read original story ...)
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Best Jobs Singapore :: Singapore job search, job bank www.bestjobs.com.sg/ Advertise all your vacancies for free and reach thousands of job-seekers Best Jobs Singapore is the right solution for the recruitment needs of your business. Vacancies Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange in talks with Saudi Aramco
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange held talks with Saudi Aramco on a secondary listing, two sources familiar with the matter said, after the oil and gas company suggested last week it would likely list on more than one exchange. According to details, the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore job vacancies rebound after 6 quarters
SINGAPORE: After six straight quarters of declines, the number of job vacancies rebounded, with fewer employers having as much difficulty filling these positions, the latest job vacancies report released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) shows. According ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore mandatory army training to stay in troubled world
Singapore will keep its mandatory military service because it cannot depend on help from others in an uncertain world, the city-state's defence minister said on Tuesday. Ng Eng Hen said conscription was crucial, especially for smaller countries like ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seizes jet of Malaysian tycoon in center of 1MDB scandal: Reports
A private jet belonging to Malaysian tycoon Low Taek Jho — who is under investigation for his involvement in the scandal-hit Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) – has been seized by Singapore authorities, media in both ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Uber, Grab drivers now need to be licensed
SINGAPORE: Private-hire car (PHC) drivers from ride-sourcing service operators such as Uber and Grab are now required to obtain a vocational licences under amendments to the Road Traffic Act (RTA) made in Parliament on Tue (Feb 7). The framework, first ... ( read original story ...)