Singapore’s government says the author of the book that inspired the hit film Crazy Rich Asians failed to register for national service as required. According to his bio, writer Kevin Kwan was born in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author Skipped Military Service
HONG KONG — The author of “Crazy Rich Asians,” the best-selling novel on which the new hit film is based, never fulfilled his national service obligations in Singapore and could face a fine or potenti... ( read original story ...)
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author Kevin Kwan could face up to 3 years in prison if he returns to his native Singapore
"Crazy Rich Asians" author Kevin Kwan faces up to three years in prison if convicted of draft-dodging in his home country of Singapore. All men in Singapore are required to serve two years of national ... ( read original story ...)
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author wanted in Singapore for dodging military service
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The author of the book “Crazy Rich Asians”, which inspired the Hollywood hit film of the same title, is wanted in his home country of Singapore for defaulting on his military ser... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author skipped service duty
Singapore's government says the author of the book that inspired the hit film "Crazy Rich Asians" failed to register for national service as required. According to his bio, writer Kevin Kwan was born ... ( read original story ...)
Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan ‘dodged Singapore national service’
The author whose book Crazy Rich Asians was adapted into a box office hit is wanted by Singapore for failing to report for military service, the Ministry of Defence has said. Kevin Kwan, 44, did not r... ( read original story ...)
Why You Should Not Invest in IPOs
Most IPOs underperform Since 2012, there have been more than 130 IPOs in Singapore’s stock market, with the majority of them ending on a positive note on their first trading day. But, if we stretch th... ( read original story ...)
Singapore – Restructuring: Ipso Facto Clauses, Distressed Debt Market Update And DIP/rescue Finance
A look at ipso facto clauses from a comparative perspective, an update on developments in the Singapore debt restructuring market and DIP/rescue finance considerations. What is covered in this briefin... ( read original story ...)
Price competition looms as TPG rolls out trial for unli-data plan
An analyst weighed the possibilities of what could happen if TPG launches 1GB of 4G LTE plan in Singapore. TPG Telecom, has launched in Australia free trials for its unlimited data plan which provides ... ( read original story ...)
Public uproar against FT who defaced Singapore flag continues even after DBS says it has counselled him
A member of DBS Singapore’s Consumer Banking Operations Team, Avijit Das Patnaik, posted the photo to 11,000 member-strong Facebook group ‘Singapore Indians & Expats’ on the occasion of India’s 72nd I... ( read original story ...)
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ plays well to hometown crowd in Singapore
Over the top but a lot of fun: That was the verdict for many Singaporean moviegoers after watching the Hollywood blockbuster "Crazy Rich Asians," which was shot and set almost entirely in Singapore. T... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s businesses to transform with cashless drive
with just a Unique Entity Number (UEN), to a Singapore bank account. This move has been widely accepted by industry players as a landmark change to establish Singapore’s position as a smart financial ... ( read original story ...)
IBM launches tech apprenticeship initiative in Singapore
blockchain and data analytics IBM has teamed with Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to develop local professionals with specialised technology skills that will help prepare them ... ( read original story ...)
3 Top Singapore Stocks You Can Consider For Your Portfolio
There are more than 700 stocks listed on the Singapore stock market. With such a sheer number of shares, it would be difficult to pick out the best from the rest. To make life simpler for you, I have ... ( read original story ...)
Build an innovation corridor to strengthen Singapore-India ties: Minister
Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat has suggested greater support for start-ups from India and Singapore and called for an innovation corridor between the two countries. First, besides liking up ... ( read original story ...)
Paris Jackson Apologizes for Harper’s Bazaar Cover in Singapore, Where Gay Rights Lag
HONG KONG — Paris Jackson, the 20-year-old actress and model who recently told fans she is bisexual, apologized this week for appearing on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in Singapore, a country where se... ( read original story ...)