But from 2008 to the present, bank loans have been much cheaper ... costs so as to level the playing field and reduce the divide between the RICH and POOR in Singapore. The person buying an HDB flat shouldn't be hit by an interest rate higher than the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore witnesses 0.4% inflation in August
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent in August, compared to the 0.6 percent of CPI-All Items inflation in July, said Ministry of Trade and Industry and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in a joint release on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Citi to hire 25 new China-savvy bankers along the Belt and Road
Four international banks (Bank of East Asia, Citi, HSBC and Standard Chartered) first set up wholly owned subsidiaries ... Regional banks, especially those in Singapore, were also starting to look seriously at how to best target the scheme. ( read original story ...)
SBI opens new branch in Singapore
The SBI offers the highest interest rates on deposits among other banks here, handles wealth management, insurance and rupee remittances among a wide range of services, he said. The new branch underlines the SBI's growing banking business in Singapore, he ... ( read original story ...)
Ports & Cargo receives new vessel on first voyage from Singapore
According to a statement by the Group Managing Director, Sifax Group, Mr John Jenkins, on Sunday in Lagos, the brand new bulk carrier, which made its first voyage to any port in the world from Singapore ... in the general cargo business. ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches the most cyber attacks globally
INTERNATIONAL - Singapore has overtaken nations including the U.S., Russia and China as the country launching the most cyber attacks globally, according to Israeli data security firm Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. The company, whose software tracks ... ( read original story ...)
Zespri appoints Singapore-based sales head Dan Mathieson new chief executive
Zespri's head of global sales and marketing based in Singapore, Dan Mathieson ... as we continue to increase demand ahead of supply and expand our 12-month supply business. As chief executive I will focus significantly on these elements so I will base ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Consumer Inflation Eases in August
SINGAPORE – Singapore's consumer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in August, as housing and utilities costs continued to fall. Continue Reading Below The consumer-price index rose 0.4% in August from the previous year. Economists polled by The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranked 1st in SEA in Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index
business interests and social life. The factors include scale of the economy, human development, peace and stability (internal), visa-free travel and the ability to settle and work abroad (external). Regionally, Singapore saw a 0.9% value increase to be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Inflation Slows Ahead of MAS Policy Decision
Singapore’s inflation slowed in August, matching the weakest pace this year, and testing the Monetary Authority of Singapore ahead of its semi-annual policy decision in October. The MAS, which uses the exchange rate as its main tool, has kept its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Picks ‘Pop Aye’ for Foreign-Language Oscar Contention
Singapore has selected “Pop Aye” as its contender for the Academy Awards foreign-language category. Directed by Kirsten Tan, the film won the world cinema dramatic special jury award at Sundance earlier this year. Set entirely in Thailand, the film ... ( read original story ...)
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Singapore to vacate space at Alexandra Technopark
On Sep 22, the manager of Frasers Commercial Trust (FCOT) announced that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Singapore (HPE) will vacate an aggregate of 178,843 sq ft of space at Alexandra Technopark (ATP) upon the expiration of relevant leases on September 30 and ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s How DBS’s New Car Marketplace Will Change the Way Singaporeans Buy Cars
And now, DBS has partnered sgCarMart and Carro, to become the largest direct car marketplace in Singapore. When you’re planning to buy a car, the most important factor is choice. You’d want to be able to choose from the biggest selection possible ... ( read original story ...)
Noisy Singapore Air Force jets irk some Sanson residents
Manawatū residents fear howling pets and shaking houses could become the new normal if a defence deal is forged between Singapore and New Zealand. The Singapore Air Force concluded a four-week flying exercise, involving six F16 fighter jets, at ... ( read original story ...)
Home United’s 2000 Singapore Cup winners: Where Are They Now?
Home United are the record six-time champions of the Singapore Cup and it all started off in 2000 with a 1-0 triumph over SAFFC (now Warriors FC) at the old National Stadium. Ahead of this week’s semi-finals, FFT traces the whereabouts of that legendary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Limited Is Giving Dividend This Week
Stock market operator and regulator, Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68), will be going ex-dividend on Wednesday, 27 September 2017. In other words, you need to own it before that date to receive its dividends. The company is dishing out 13.0 Singapore ... ( read original story ...)