SINGAPORE - Perhaps the biggest surprise coming out of a 150-page research report covering 10,000 start-ups and 300 partner companies is that tiny Singapore has overtaken tech mecca Silicon Valley as world's No. 1 for start-up talent. The report by Startup ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Vietnam ties elevated to new heights
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Ambassador Catherine Wong said Singapore and Vietnam share longstanding and multi-faceted ties, with substantive cooperation in many areas. The anchor for this strong relationship is close personal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore beats Japan to become Taiwan’s favourite country
In a survey covering more than 1,000 Taiwanese by Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation, Singapore emerged as their favourite country with nearly nine in 10 (87 per cent) giving a ringing endorsement, reported Taiwan News. This year's survey result saw ... ( read original story ...)
Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data And Portfolio Composition
PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Aberdeen Singapore Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: SGF), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of February 28, 2017. The Fund’s total returns for ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-DBS Vickers trader jailed 16 weeks in Singapore’s first spoofing case
SINGAPORE — A former trader at DBS Group Holdings’ brokerage unit was sentenced to 16 weeks in jail after being convicted in Singapore’s first criminal spoofing case. Dennis Tey Thean Yang, 33, was given the sentence on Wednesday (March 22). ( read original story ...)
Ex-DBS Trader Jailed 16 Weeks in Singapore's First Spoofing Case
A former trader at DBS Group Holdings Ltd.’s brokerage unit was sentenced to 16 weeks in jail after being convicted in Singapore’s first criminal spoofing case. Dennis Tey Thean Yang, 33, was given the sentence on Wednesday. The former DBS Vickers ... ( read original story ...)
Whether based in UK or HK, HSBC’s new chairman is one tough customer
Hong Kong, according to the latest analysis from the Economist Intelligence Unit, is the second most expensive city in the world to live in, beaten only by Singapore ... has been chosen as the next chairman of HSBC, Britain and Europe’s biggest bank ... ( read original story ...)
Technology Hardware Stocks form a Firm Foundation for Industry 4.0
Singapore Manufacturing Sector represents 20% of Singapore’s 2016 GDP. The Government is focusing on key growth areas such as advanced manufacturing and Industrial IoT. SGX’s Technology Hardware companies form a firm foundation for the paradigm shift ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dividend plays still a draw
Singapore-listed dividend yield plays are still attractive after the United States Federal Reserve hiked interest rates last week, and even though rates are broadly expected to rise further, market watchers said. Aside from real estate investment trusts ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s looming debt wall fuels concern as Ezra stumbles
SINGAPORE: Default fears are resurfacing in Singapore ahead of a wall of maturing corporate debt, as a US bankruptcy filing of a firm from the city flags lingering pain despite economic recovery. Pressure to pay down obligations has been unrelenting ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's NODX predicted to expand 2% in 2017
Thanks to burgeoning demand from China. Singapore’s NODX swelled 21.5% year-on-year (yoy) in February, picking up from an 8.6% rise the month before, according to an RHB report. The strong performance was partially inflated by a low base effect and ... ( read original story ...)
Weekend guide (24 – 26 March): Sundown Marathon, World Gourmet Summit in Singapore
Here’s what’s happening in Singapore this weekend, from Friday (24 March) to Sunday (26 March). Sphaeras, NOTHING TO DECLARE and We Are Imaginary As part of Esplanade’s Rock The Region activities, 3 bands from Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines ... ( read original story ...)
Buying property in Singapore: How to ensure you can afford the home you want
Property prices in Singapore have been on the decline in the last three years, but many forgot that before the decline, private home prices have surged some 60 percent since the 2008 – 2009 global financial crisis. The inflation has no doubt caused the ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Assigns Final 'AAA' Rating to OCBC's Inaugural Covered Bonds; Outlook Stable
At 31 January 2017, the cover pool consisted of 8,319 prime Singapore private residential mortgages equivalent to SGD5.7bn. The OCBC-calculated WA indexed loan-to-value ratio is 57.9%, and the portfolio is 59.5 months seasoned. By current balance ... ( read original story ...)
Vodafone Connects Mobike's Bike-Sharing Scheme in Singapore
SINGAPORE, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vodafone is providing all the managed Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity for the world's most popular bike sharing company Mobike's operations in Singapore, Mobike's first outside of China. The Vodafone ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s stock market rally slammed by oil and gas woes
The S&P 500 index slid for a third day, dragged by financial (-0.9%) and utility (-0.68%) sectors. Market sentiment has been weighed by news that the FBI is probing possible ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to FBI ... ( read original story ...)