China’s Defence Ministry today (Sep 28) has issued a press statement reiterating their stand that China oppose Singapore conducting joint military operations with Taiwan: “China is willing to work with Singapore to create favourable conditions to ... ( read original story ...)
China says wants deeper Singapore military ties, raps Taiwan relations
There are high level talks, mutual visits of warships and other exchanges, which has deepened mutual understanding and achieved practical results, Wu told a monthly news briefing. "China is willing to work with Singapore to create favorable conditions to ... ( read original story ...)
SINGAPORE NO. 1 IN ASSETS, BUT ALSO NO. 1 IN FINANCIAL DEBT
Singapore’s debt per capita at 36,075 euros is a whopping 49 per cent higher than second ranked South Korea’s 24,200 euros. So, is there something wrong with the subject Straits Times news report which said that “Singapore’s per capita ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s United Overseas Bank licensed
Deputy chief inspector of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Huyen Anh on Tuesday granted business licence to the Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB). Anh said that he expected the 100-per cent foreign owned bank in Viet Nam would contribute ... ( read original story ...)
Ultimate Guide to Saving More Money While Shopping in Qoo10
UOB cardholders can opt for payment plans over 3 ... Check if the sellers have physical stores in Singapore and save on some shipping costs. Shopping on Qoo10 requires a bit of getting used to and a little bit of maths. Click around and double-check ... ( read original story ...)
Will Fintech break the dominance of local banks in Singapore?
Singapore is a flourishing financial centre, the third largest in Asia, and a thriving hub for Fintech development. However, the global economic environment is changing, and Singapore must adapt accordingly. According to Moody’s Investors Service, the ... ( read original story ...)
Travel deals and steals (Sep 28 to Oct 5)
Chan Brothers will organise a sale from Friday to Sunday to celebrate its win of the Best Travel Agency Singapore accolade at the TTG Travel ... Jetstar’s promotional fares for UOB cardholders UOB cardholders can now enjoy promotional fares to 26 ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore posts flat population growth; lowest in over 10 years
SINGAPORE — Amid fewer citizen births and a drop in non-resident ... many foreign construction workers have returned to their countries. UOB economist Francis Tan added: “Both public and private projects are also (slowing) down, so if you are in ... ( read original story ...)
3 Stocks With Potential Upside To Watch
UOB is MBKE’s preferred pick in the banking sector as it ... picks for investors who are keen on profiting off the expected increase in property prices in Singapore. CIMB Research also commented that UOL Group is a sound investment choice due to its ... ( read original story ...)
This Teenager Was Jailed For Being Critical of Singapore. The U.S. Just Upheld His Bid for Asylum
(CHICAGO) — A teenage blogger from Singapore was released from U.S. custody on Tuesday ... Yee emerged Tuesday afternoon from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in downtown Chicago. “I’m kind of stunned right now,” he said. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Grants Asylum To Amos Yee, Young Blogger From Singapore
and Yee was then held in detention centers run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals recently dismissed the federal agency's appeal, agreeing with immigration Judge Samuel Cole that Singapore's criminal charges ... ( read original story ...)
US frees ‘persecuted’ Singapore blogger Amos Yee, upholding asylum claim
Amos Yee, the controversial teenage blogger from Singapore, was released from US custody on Tuesday ... Yee emerged Tuesday afternoon from a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in downtown Chicago. “I’m kind of stunned right now,” he ... ( read original story ...)
Eni says to expand Singapore LNG desk to market Mozambique supplies
SINGAPORE (REUTERS) - Eni plans to expand its Singapore trading ... Eni said in May it had clinched a 15-year deal to supply 11 million tonnes a year of LNG to state-run import Pakistan LNG. Eni is the largest international oil company in Africa, producing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore blogger tastes US freedom
A teenage blogger from Singapore was released from US custody on Tuesday following ... Carrying a clear plastic bag stuffed with his belongings, below, Yee emerged from a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in downtown Chicago. ( read original story ...)
Singapore investor to build Ha Tinh port
Phoenix Vung Ang Viet Nam Company Limited, a subsidiary of Singapore’s Freight Links Capital Pte Ltd ... transport under the multimodal transport system; increase export and import of goods in the provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh; attract ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea banks under U.S. sanctions have partners in China, Singapore
Cheil Credit Bank has been in business for 50 years in partnership with entities in Singapore, and was used as a source of ... China began buying banned coal from North Korea in August, importing about $138 million worth of the fuel source. ( read original story ...)