IPO activity bounced after a lacklustre 2015. The year 2016 showed signs of life in terms of equity listings in Singapore’s stock exchanges, a report by Thomson Reuters said. So far, Singapore-listed equity offerings (combined IPO and follow-on offerings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore prime home rents slid 3.3% in Q3
SINGAPORE: Prime residential rents in Singapore fell by 3.3 percent during the third quarter of 2016, while prime rental performance across the 17 global cities tracked by Knight Frank registered zero percent growth in the year to September. “Despite ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Makes Blockchain a Priority
Set to become a global fintech leader, Singapore has made blockchain technology one of the city-state's top priorities. In November 2014, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially launched Singapore's Smart Nation initiative, an ambitious project aimed at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ex-banker convicted in 1MDB Malaysia fund case
TOKYO — A court in Singapore found a former private banker guilty Wednesday of trying to obstruct investigations linked to the indebted Malaysian State Fund 1MDB. The State Court convicted Yeo Jiawei, a former wealth planner at Swiss private bank BSI ... ( read original story ...)
Why jobs cut by banks in Singapore in 2016 are unlikely to return
The Singapore economy is going through a tough time, especially in the labour market. Going forward, many finance students and workers in the industry will find it increasingly difficult as the banking industry has been one of the hardest hit in terms of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar hits weakest in more than seven years
The Singapore dollar tumbled to its weakest since 2009, during the global financial crisis, and it may have further to go. The U.S. dollar was fetching as much as 1.4506 Singapore dollars on Tuesday afternoon local time, according to Reuters data, climbing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore convicts banker in 1MDB case
A Singapore banker has been convicted for his role in moving money that had originated from Malaysian state investment fund 1MDB. Yeo Jiawei was working for Swiss bank BSI at the time of the offences. The bank has since had its operations in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Business Class Flight from LA to Tokyo
There’s nothing like arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Flying business class can totally transform your travel. My recent trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo was a dream. The trip takes a whopping twelve hours (and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar hits weakest in more than 7 years
The Singapore dollar tumbled to its weakest since 2009, during the global financial crisis, and it may have further to go. The US dollar was fetching as much as 1.4506 Singapore dollars on Tuesday afternoon local time, according to Reuters data ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shocked by 'vicious attack' on Berlin Christmas market: MFA
SINGAPORE: Singapore is "shocked" by a possible terror attack ... The ministry advised Singaporeans in Germany to monitor the local news closely and heed the instructions of local authorities, as well as to register with MFA if they have not done so. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens security against terror attacks
Police and security officers will also be deployed at year-end festivities such as the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, which will see two major roads in the Civic District - St Andrew's Road and Connaught Drive - close for the celebration. Entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore condemns 'senseless act of violence' in Berlin: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (Dec 20) condemned an attack on one of Berlin's most-visited Christmas markets as a "senseless act of violence". "I am shocked by the vicious attack last night at a Christmas market in one of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to begin flying A350 to Houston
... service to Singapore Changi Airport. Click below for the top news from around the Houston area and beyond. Sign up for our newsletters to be the first to learn about breaking news and more. Go to 'Sign In' and 'Manage Profile' at the top of the page. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines : Ethiopian to Begin Singapore Direct Flight
According to him, the flights to Singapore would also greatly contribute to the strengthening of trade, investment, and tourism ties between a booming Africa and a highly developed, innovative, and business-friendly destination. Ethiopian is a global ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore starting to become costly for expats?
It is now the 16th most expansive location in the world. If the latest ECA International Cost of Living survey is anything to go by, then it seems like expats are finding Singapore becoming more expensive compared to before. According to the global ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Encourage Singapore optical shops to capture online market
Some online retailers of contact lenses also disguise themselves as Singapore sites. Perhaps the Optometrists and Opticians Board should encourage and help optical stores in Singapore to tap the new trend. Singapore stores could even blossom online and ... ( read original story ...)