SINGAPORE: About 100,000 mobile subscribers were still registered on 2G networks as of Friday (Mar 31), according to figures from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). This is despite efforts over the past two years by the authorities and ... ( read original story ...)
Time to rethink investment in residential property
With Singapore's economy still weak, and property cooling measures still largely in place, potential investors are rightly apprehensive about prospects for real estate. On March 10, 2017, the government made a surprise announcement that the seller's stamp ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank Uses a Lie Detector in Stay True Campaign via GOVT Singapore
GOVT Singapore and OCBC Bank have come up with a new campaign called Stay True Umbrella which embraces the idea of honest advertising and upholding a truthful relation with the consumers. The new campaign was launched with three consecutive full-page ads ... ( read original story ...)
Upholding rule of law key to Singapore’s survival: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Upholding the rule of law is key to Singapore’s survival, and the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) plays a critical role in doing that, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (Mar 31). Speaking at an event commemorating the AGC’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Malay-Muslims can be modern, vibrant community that the world looks up to: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE: The Malay-Muslim population in Singapore has made significant social and economic progress over the years, and they can become a community that’s modern, vibrant and confident, said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Saturday (Apr 1). That ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to hold first Midnight Rugby 7s tourney in nine years on April 13
SINGAPORE - Singapore's first midnight rugby tournament in almost 10 years will be held at the Yio Chu Kang Stadium next month as part of the lead-up to the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens. Organised by the Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), the Singapore Midnight ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby: Two local 7s tournaments add to build up ahead of April's HSBC Singapore Sevens
SINGAPORE - April may well look like a rugby fan's dream come true. Besides the world-class HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, there will also be the Singapore Midnight 7s and the South-east Asia (SEA) 7s. Sanctioned by the sport's governing body World Rugby ... ( read original story ...)
Taste Over IP Technology Lets You Sip Virtual Lemonade [VIDEO]
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have released the results of their test on what they term as "taste over IP technology." The technology allowed them to send digital transmissions over the internet to let the end users drink virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For March 31
Singapore morning news by AEC News Today is your one stop source for Singapore news on matters of governance and policies affecting Asean business communities. 49% of HR managers in Singapore have not hired returning women in past year: survey NEARLY half ... ( read original story ...)
Bank lending grows at fastest pace in more than two years in February
SINGAPORE — Bank lending surged last month at the fastest pace in more than two years, as loans to business services firms, financial institutions, as well as consumers increased, central bank data showed on Friday (March 31). Loans and advances by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SMEs slightly more optimistic: Index
More than 3,600 SMEs were surveyed in January and February 2017 on their outlook and sentiment. The survey is jointly published by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and DP Information Group (DP Info). All seven industry sectors have improved their ... ( read original story ...)
These Are Some of The Cheapest Stocks in Singapore Currently
I have a habit of looking at how cheap or expensive the stock market is at the start of every month. One way I do so is to determine the number of net-net stocks there are in Singapore’s market. A net-net stock is a stock with a market capitalisation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock exchange partners with two different firms to facilitate capital access for startups
Singapore Exchange has signed two different Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to facilitate credit access for startups and early-stage Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Mohamed Nasser Ismail, Head of Equity Capital Market (SME) and Head of Capital ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Market May Reverse Thursday's Losses
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Thursday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 60 points or 1.9 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just below the 3,175-point plateau, although the market may stop the ... ( read original story ...)
U2opia Mobile launches sponsored data suit FonePass
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Singapore-based mobile technology company U2opia on Thursday launched its sponsored data suite FonePass across markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle-East. “We aim to launch technology that drives connectivity, fuels ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore February bank lending rises to S$627.4 billion, up 1.7 percent m/m
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's total bank lending in February rose as lending to financial institutions, general commerce as well as building and construction increased, central bank data showed on Friday. Loans and advances by domestic banking units in ... ( read original story ...)