SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore police said on Friday they are investigating a complaint from Ryde Technologies, a new entrant in the city state’s competitive ride-hailing business, that alleged fake bookings were made on its app. Ryde said its drivers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Study Finds Diversity Tied to Business Performance
Advocates for corporate gender equality might want to take a closer look at research from a Singapore university linking diversity to business performance. Having just one female independent director on a company’s board can raise its business ... ( read original story ...)
Homegrown F&B operator Koufu Group eyes IPO
Food & beverage store operator and manager Koufu Group is eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) in the Singapore Exchange (SGX). It lodged a preliminary prospectus in the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). According to the prospectus, it plans to ... ( read original story ...)
Proposed changes to GST Act: Finance ministry invites public to give feedback
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking feedback from the public on proposed changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, including the introduction of a levy on imported services and enhanced powers for officers investigating serious tax ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore FM asks NSE, SGX to resolve issues to serve investors
Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat Wednesday said the National Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange should resolve their differences over derivatives trading, as it will help to widen and deepen investor interest in both the markets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based DBS Bank to start India subsidiary from October
Singapore’s DBS Bank will launch its India subsidiary in October. It will become the second foreign bank to open a local unit. The first foreign bank to launch its subsidiary in India was State Bank of Mauritius in 2017, after RBI came out with the ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Personal Loans in Singapore with the Lowest Interest Rate 2018
or up to 5 working days later (non-Citibank accounts). HSBC Personal Loan If you need to borrow a large amount but cannot afford a big monthly repayment, consider HSBC as HSBC's Personal Loan offers the longest loan tenure (7 years!) in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
9 ways property investors can earn big from office spaces
When it comes to investing in commercial property in Singapore, office spaces are often considered a category that only veteran property investors can handle. It’s one of the more volatile property types, but often one of the most rewarding in terms of ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Singapore boosting wealth business in ASEAN
HSBC Bank (Singapore) has launched HSBC Jade, aimed at supporting and servicing individuals looking for high net worth banking solutions in Singapore. A global proposition for HSBC's retail banking and wealth management business, HSBC Jade will deliver ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Business Review’s 20 Hottest Startups Panel Briefing 2018
It will be held in Singapore on 29 August 2018. Startups across Singapore will come together for the Singapore Business Review's 20 Hottest Startups of 2018 Panel Briefing on 29 August. The roster of attendees from previous editions includes Grab, Zalora ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s perceived openness to blockchain, cryptocurrency tech a cybersecurity risk: CrowdStrike VP
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued prior advisories on investing in initial coin offerings, but its measured stance is seen as encouraging to the industry and could usher in online threats to the country, says cybersecurity veteran Adam Meyers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Korea Say ‘Hello London’ as China Exits
Brexit worries may be damping sentiment in Europe but in Asia, real-estate investors don’t appear too concerned. While Chinese purchasers of London property have put away their wallets as capital controls bite, buyers from Hong Kong, Singapore and ... ( read original story ...)
Are Singapore’s Millennials Financially Irresponsible?
But how do their financial habits really compare to other generations? And how do Singapore's millennials compare to young people around the world? How Do Millennials Compare to Other Generations in Singapore? According to Credit Bureau Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
8 Free Calling Apps & Chat Apps in Singapore (2018)
Still cheaper than calling long distance on your mobile phone, though. The rates always depend on which country you're calling. For the sake of easy comparison, we'll be checking the Singapore rates, but obviously you should check your country of choice. ( read original story ...)
Singapore may send back unvaccinated foreign travellers
Singapore may start turning back foreign visitors who do not have required vaccinations, authorities said, in a bid to protect the tightly-controlled country from infectious diseases. The country of 5.6 million people is a popular tourist destination, with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in drive to export modern construction to India
Singapore’s productivity-focussed Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will lead a delegation of around 30 companies to the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh to offer expertise in modern construction methods and to seek work for Singaporean firms. ( read original story ...)