The state’s real strength is that the business of Singapore has always been business, and not just in the last 50 years or so when its remarkably speedy development led China to see what lessons it co... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Badminton Open will feature world No. 1s in all events
This year’s Singapore Badminton Open is set to feature world No. 1s in all five events – the men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and the mixed doubles. Organisers announced on Wednesd... ( read original story ...)
Secrets behind Sentosa Island, the party destination you wouldn’t expect in Singapore
Singapore is known for being an ultra-clean, supersensible city where even chewing gum is banned. Not that we’re complaining — that’s a large part of the city’s appeal. Plus, no one likes to tread in ... ( read original story ...)
Michelle Wie withdraws from HSBC in Singapore due to injury
Michelle Wie's comeback didn't last long. The 2018 HSBC Women's World Championship winner withdrew after 14 holes on Thursday in Singapore due to a wrist injury. She was 10 over. Wie, 29, fractured he... ( read original story ...)
Singapore remains Asean’s most connected trade hub, but improvements seen elsewhere too
Although Singapore remains the undisputed business hub of Asean a recently released international trade connectivity survey also found rapid improvements in other Asean member states. Cambodia, Malays... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ‘double down’ on artificial intelligence efforts, says Vivian Balakrishnan
Singapore will “double down” on its efforts to build up its artificial intelligence (AI) sector, and equip its workforce to use these tools to “participate meaningfully” in a future where the economy ... ( read original story ...)
These Singapore-based AI Startups are Taking the Lead with Seed Funding
Snaphunt’s technology partner. “We are enjoying pushing the limits of AI and ML to create solutions around this,” he adds. The funding will help company expand its presence in Singapore and other neig... ( read original story ...)
From chili crab to beef rendang, this restaurant brings the tastes of Singapore to the GTA
I'll be honest: a Toronto farmer's market is the last place I would expect a vendor to be selling a dish like Singaporean laksa. But that's exactly where I came across home cook Eleanor Sim and her po... ( read original story ...)
UOB KayHian 4Q earnings down by nearly half as investor sentiment turns cautious
SINGAPORE (Feb 28): UOB KayHian has reported 4Q earnings of $11.3 million, down 48.9% from a year ago. The securities brokerage says trading volumes across regional markets where it operates started t... ( read original story ...)
DBS launches robo-adviser that offers more than just ETFs
SINGAPORE (Feb 28): When it comes to robo-advisers, there are a dime a dozen out there. Investors are spoilt for choice in deciding which platform to help them curate and manage a portfolio. But DBS d... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s Iran crude oil imports dips to two-month low in January; to rebound in February
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asia’s crude oil imports from Iran dipped in January to the lowest in two months after top buyers China and India slowed down purchases and as Japan recorded zero imports for a t... ( read original story ...)
9 in 10 graduates of Singapore’s top universities hired within 6 months
90.2% of fresh graduates from the full-time programmes of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Management ... In 2018, Information & Digital Techno... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Olam says to expand ‘crown jewel’ cocoa business, Q4 profit drops
SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Singapore-based Olam International on Thursday said it planned to invest more on expanding its cocoa business, while reporting a 34-percent fall in quarterly profit partl... ( read original story ...)
Trade truce may throw up a surprise: The Singapore Dollar
CPF contributions in SG- - Guide to interest rates, minimum sums and all the calculators you need (Bloomberg) -- The end of the U.S.-China trade war may throw up a surprise winner among Asia-Pacific c... ( read original story ...)
Bloomberg Poll Shows Investors in Hong Kong and Singapore Plan To Invest More in Onshore Chinese Bonds
Hong Kong, Singapore – A Bloomberg survey conducted among banking and investing professionals in Hong Kong and Singapore suggests that more market participants (67 percent) expect to invest in Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
5 Things to Like About Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Limited Now
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Limited (SGX: O39), or OCBC, is one of the three main local banks listed in Singapore, along with United Overseas Bank Ltd and DBS Group Holdings Ltd. The company has rece... ( read original story ...)