Singapore , known for some of the world's most stringent drug laws, aims to develop medical treatments containing synthetic elements of the cannabis, or marijuana, plant. The government-run National Research Foundation, a body in charge of national ... ( read original story ...)
Fiji crowned champions at HSBC Singapore Sevens
saw the Pacific Islanders secure their third consecutive title on this year’s World Series. The result sees Fiji take the lead in the World Series standings after they knocked out South Africa in the Cup semi-final. Fiji are now four points ahead of the ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Shares Gain to Record After Quarterly Profit Beats Estimates
Led by Chief Executive Officer Piyush Gupta, DBS is the first of Singapore’s big banks to report earnings for the quarter. Rising local interest rates are helping the lenders charge more for loans, and DBS is earning higher wealth management fees after ... ( read original story ...)
DBS : First Quarter Net Profit Rises 21%
SINGAPORE--DBS Group Holdings Ltd., Singapore's biggest lender, on Monday reported a 21% rise in its first quarter net profit, helped by higher net interest income and non-interest income amid growth in loans. Net profit in the March quarter was 1.51 ... ( read original story ...)
The case for Singapore being Canada’s gateway to Asia
Singapore – Picture B.C.’s population (plus another million) living on land roughly a quarter the size of Metro Vancouver. Swap out the logos of Telus and TD on downtown buildings for Chevron, HSBC and Citi gracing towers one and a half times as high ... ( read original story ...)
Fiji wins Singapore rugby sevens tournament, Canadian men finish 10th
SINGAPORE – Canada led early but was beaten 26-12 by the U.S. in the consolation Challenge Trophy final Sunday to finish 10th at the Singapore Sevens, a World Series rugby sevens tournament it won last year. Fiji, thanks to a length-of-the-field try by ... ( read original story ...)
These are the tech skills you need to survive in Singapore banking: adapt or die
Despite this, banks are still investing heavily in technology in Singapore, but the mix of skills they need is changing. As they seek to achieve digital transformation to engage better with customers and hold off fintech start-ups, they need technology ... ( read original story ...)
((Live-TV)) 2018 Singapore Sevens Rugby Live Stream HSBC Rugby Seven 2018 Singapore 7s Online
The official site of the HSBC Sevens World Series with the latest scores fixtures results videos news live streaming and event information Final Squads announced for HSBC Singapore Sevens Live Online The eighth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series ... ( read original story ...)
Cup quarter-finals confirmed in Singapore
Australia, South Africa, England and Fiji all achieved perfect records to top their pools on day one of the HSBC Singapore Sevens after an action-packed day of rugby at the Singapore National Stadium. Coming into the tournament South Africa lead the ... ( read original story ...)
Fiji wins Singapore 7s to vault to 1st in Series standings
Alasio Sovita Naduva scored a length of the field try after the final siren as Fiji beat Australia 28-22 in Sunday's title decider at the Singapore Sevens to leapfrog South Africa at the top of the world series standings with just two rounds remaining. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sevens: Fiji beat Australia 28-22 in epic cup final
AUSTRALIA has been left heartbroken as Olympic champions Fiji scored a try with time expired to snatch a 28-22 victory in a dramatic and high quality Singapore Sevens final. Alosio Naduva scooted away for the long range matchwinner as Fiji produced yet ... ( read original story ...)
A boost on the horizon for South African halaal exports
He said Singapore offered a unique opportunity for companies gain access to the Asean region, that was rapidly growing and providing tremendous opportunities for the provinces general exports. “We will be looking to attract investors into our ... ( read original story ...)
A boost on the horizon for SA halaal exports
He said Singapore offered a unique opportunity for companies gain access to the Asean region, that was rapidly growing and providing tremendous opportunities for the provinces general exports. “We will be looking to attract investors into our ... ( read original story ...)
Scottish Exporters to Benefit from Singapore Policy Change
Currently, Scotland can only export boneless beef from cattle under 30 months of age to Singapore. This change removes the age limit and additionally, allows bone-in beef and beef offal’s to be exported. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), worked with the UK ... ( read original story ...)
The Week Ahead: Can DBS And OUB Deliver Again?
In February DBS Group (SGX: D05) said it will pay $1.20 per share in dividends from 2018 onwards. It said the higher pay out was because the Basel reforms that have been finalised would not have much impact on the bank. We will also find out if Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia, Singapore are final two sites under consideration for Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting
Mongolia and Singapore are the final two sites under consideration for the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, two administrative sources told CBS News' Major Garrett. Mr. Trump told reporters Friday that the ... ( read original story ...)