The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and the Fintech Association of Japan (FAJ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deliver greater financial technology within the two countries, according to a joint statement. The signing of the ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore losing cash as SMEs pivot abroad?
When technology SME Eutech Cybernetic found it needed more room to grow outside of Singapore’s limited market, it turned to IE Singapore who proceeded to facilitate a partnership with industry giant Certis Group to offer their smart city solutions to a ... ( read original story ...)
DBS urges Singapore property buyers to be cautious
With more than 30,000 units in the pipeline and with more government land sales, Singapore property buyers are urged to be more cautious. 15 companies have submitted tenders for commercial and residential site at Holland Road. The Urban Redevelopment Board ... ( read original story ...)
Strongest first quarter on record for Singapore investment sales
Residential collective sales dominate with $5.83 billion worth of deals. Property investment sales in Singapore saw its best ever first quarter, reaching a staggering $10.84 billion in Q1 2018, according to preliminary figures from JLL. This is up a ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC credit cardholders can enjoy over 1,000 1-for-1 dining, travel & entertainment deals!
Access over 1,000 1-for-1 deals in the new HSBC Singapore app Unlock specially curated ENTERTAINER with HSBC deals in the HSBC Singapore app and enjoy 1-for-1 offers on dining, travel, entertainment and more. Save up to S$10,000 at 525 merchants across ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says It’s Beating Hong Kong to Be Asian Business Hub
Hong Kong has become more “China-centric,” enabling Singapore to take the lead when multinational companies look to set up their Asian headquarters in the region, according to the country’s Economic Development Board. With Hong Kong becoming more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending edges up in February
SINGAPORE - Bank lending in Singapore rose slightly in February from the previous month, reversing January's dip, according to preliminary data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Thursday (March 29). Loans through the domestic banking unit - which ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore February bank lending rises 0.1 percent from month ago
SINGAPORE, March 29 (Reuters) - Singapore’s total bank lending in February rose 0.1 percent from the month earlier, on the back of increased loans to businesses, central bank data showed on Thursday. Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Extend Losses
The Singapore stock market turned decidedly lower again on Wednesday, one session after it had snapped the four-day losing streak in which it had tumbled more than 100 points or 2.9 percent. The Straits Times index now rests just above the 3,380-point ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Developer Sales Dip in Feb. Is This A Seasonal Decline Or A Cause For Concern? | OrangeTee Research
Developers’ monthly sales (excluding EC) declined 28.1 per cent m-o-m to 377 units in February due to slower home sales during the Chinese New Year holidays and the absence of major launches. Source: OrangeTee The number of units sold is not unusually ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s How Singapore Banks’ Stocks Performed In FY2017
Singapore banks are often touted as some of the safest and best banks in the world, coming in at 11th (DBS), 13th (OCBC) and 14th (UOB) in the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance. In Singapore, they comprise close to 42% of the benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to launch second edition of Hack2Hire in India
Post success of its’ first DBS Hack2Hire last year, DBS, Singapore’s largest bank and a leading bank in Asia, today announced the second edition of this novel recruiting programme in India. DBS Hack2Hire 2018 aims to hire over 100 of the brightest tech ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch Series 3 With LTE to Expand to Thailand on April 5
With the addition of Thailand, Apple Watch Series 3 models with LTE connectivity will be available in more than a dozen countries and territories, including the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Are Singaporeans Unhappy Because of Property?
Singapore’s GDP grew 3.5 percent in 2017 ... I think the older generation, who are now mainly retired, were a more content bunch. When we don’t own property, we desire a HDB flat subsidised by the government. While we are paying off the mortgage ... ( read original story ...)
DBS looks for new tech talent through Hack2Hire programme
In an all-out effort to identify and hire the best emerging technology talent in Singapore, DBS announced today that it plans to hire up to 100 of the brightest tech sparks through its Hack2Hire programme. This will double the number of technology talent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore c.bank expected to tighten monetary policy in April
SINGAPORE (March 27): Singapore's central bank is expected to tighten monetary policy in April for the first time in six years, with economic growth solid and the labour market showing signs of improvement, a Reuters poll of economists found. Nine of 15 ... ( read original story ...)