Singapore faces its highest terrorism threat level since the time of the September 11 attacks in the U.S. in 2001 and the 2002 Bali bombings, Singapore’s defense minister said. “There are no signs to indicate that this will abate within even the next ... ( read original story ...)
UOB pledges $500k to ST pocket money fund
Yesterday, Mr Eric Tham, managing director and head of group commercial banking at UOB, presented a cheque to Mr Warren Fernandez, chairman of the fund and editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English/Malay/Tamil Media Group. The amount was part of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to launch the world’s longest flight in October
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Singapore Airlines is ready to claim the title of “world’s longest flight” this October when it resumes non-stop service between Singapore and Newark. The Singapore-bound leg will clock in at 18 hours, 45 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank loans up 5.48% to $667.89b in May
Business and consumer loans grew 5.78% and 5.01% respectively. Singapore bank lending jumped by 5.48% in a year from $633.22b to $667.89b in May 2018, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed. Loan growth compared to April 2018 was flat at 0.11%. ( read original story ...)
Singapore property market remains positive despite near-term weakness
An Insights report by DBS said that it is positive on Singapore property in the medium to long term, but that near-term sentiment weakness remains. The bank expects demand to be sustainable in the medium to long term on strong economic growth driven by ... ( read original story ...)
3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy During a Stock Market Crash
Do you know the 1 thing you should never do in the stock market? The Motley Fool Singapore's new e-book lays out a plan to handle market crashes, details the greatest advantage you have as an investor, and looks at decades worth of market data to bring you ... ( read original story ...)
1 Formidable Singapore-Listed Stock That You Can Pass On To The Next Generation
The Foolish takeaway When investing in the stock market, we should look at the long-term and not ... investor should know--and we've laid them all out in The Motley Fool Singapore's new e-book. Packed with information and insights, we believe this book ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police investigate ‘phantom’ ride-hailing bookings
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore police said on Friday they are investigating a complaint from Ryde Technologies, a new entrant in the city state’s competitive ride-hailing business, that alleged fake bookings were made on its app. Ryde said its drivers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Study Finds Diversity Tied to Business Performance
Advocates for corporate gender equality might want to take a closer look at research from a Singapore university linking diversity to business performance. Having just one female independent director on a company’s board can raise its business ... ( read original story ...)
Homegrown F&B operator Koufu Group eyes IPO
Food & beverage store operator and manager Koufu Group is eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) in the Singapore Exchange (SGX). It lodged a preliminary prospectus in the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). According to the prospectus, it plans to ... ( read original story ...)
Proposed changes to GST Act: Finance ministry invites public to give feedback
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking feedback from the public on proposed changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, including the introduction of a levy on imported services and enhanced powers for officers investigating serious tax ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore FM asks NSE, SGX to resolve issues to serve investors
Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat Wednesday said the National Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange should resolve their differences over derivatives trading, as it will help to widen and deepen investor interest in both the markets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based DBS Bank to start India subsidiary from October
Singapore’s DBS Bank will launch its India subsidiary in October. It will become the second foreign bank to open a local unit. The first foreign bank to launch its subsidiary in India was State Bank of Mauritius in 2017, after RBI came out with the ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Personal Loans in Singapore with the Lowest Interest Rate 2018
or up to 5 working days later (non-Citibank accounts). HSBC Personal Loan If you need to borrow a large amount but cannot afford a big monthly repayment, consider HSBC as HSBC's Personal Loan offers the longest loan tenure (7 years!) in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
9 ways property investors can earn big from office spaces
When it comes to investing in commercial property in Singapore, office spaces are often considered a category that only veteran property investors can handle. It’s one of the more volatile property types, but often one of the most rewarding in terms of ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Singapore boosting wealth business in ASEAN
HSBC Bank (Singapore) has launched HSBC Jade, aimed at supporting and servicing individuals looking for high net worth banking solutions in Singapore. A global proposition for HSBC's retail banking and wealth management business, HSBC Jade will deliver ... ( read original story ...)