SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore on Wednesday began a public hearing on how to tackle the threat of fake news, with speakers suggesting measures ranging from blocking websites to balancing the interests of national security and free speech. The wealthy city ... ( read original story ...)
UOB nabs an HSBC CIO, shifts him to Singapore
Darmawan joined the Republic’s third largest local bank at executive director level earlier this month, relocating from Jakarta to Singapore in the process, according to his public profile. UOB has been among the more aggressive recruiters in the ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.
The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Singapore. DBS Group Holdings was originally incorporated as The Development Bank of Singapore in 1968. It started as a financing institution for Singaporean companies and urban development projects. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Public Order Bill threatens to further restrict assembly and speech rights
Singapore's proposed public order law would further empower ... "impede[s] the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and interfere[s] with normal trade of business activities in the area" could be considered a "serious incident", justifying activation ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank is the First Bank in Singapore to Launch its own Artificial Intelligence Unit
Suppose your car is involved in a minor mishap, and you hold a Great Eastern motor insurance policy bought from OCBC Bank. Would it not be convenient if you could simply send an image of your dented vehicle to your insurer via your mobile phone, and get an ... ( read original story ...)
156 banks in Singapore target inclusive hiring
Also read: Find out which Singapore bank leads in productivity The advisory said banks should proactively assess the likely impact of technological changes on their workforce, and work with the MAS, Institute of Banking and Finance, and Workforce Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC sets up in-house AI unit with initial injection of S$10m over 3 years
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank has set up an in-house unit to develop artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, with an initial investment of S$10 million over three years. AI Lab@TOV, which operates under OCBC's fintech and innovation group, aims to drive the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches public hearings on ‘fake news’
Singapore Wednesday launched public hearings on possible legislation to combat "fake news" which critics said could be used to curtail free speech. A 10-member parliamentary committee was set up in January to tackle false online information which the ... ( read original story ...)
APAC Realty, MLN join forces to target wealthy Chinese property buyers
APAC Realty’s Jack Chua and Juliet Zhu of MLN Overseas today signed a partnership agreement to provide a range of services to Chinese property buyers. UPDATED: Singapore-listed real estate brokerage APAC Realty, which operates under the ERA brand ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC establishes dedicated AI Lab
Singapore's OCBC Bank is to spend $10 million over the next three years to develop inhouse expertise in artificial intelligence with the creation of a dedicated AI division. OCBC launched its first AI-powered chatbot, Emma, in 2016 to respond to customers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank sets up unit to drive in-house AI development
OCBC Bank has set up a new unit dedicated to developing and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its products and services. The Singapore bank said it was investing an initial amount of S$10 million (US$7.6 million) over three years ... ( read original story ...)
Economists raise 2018 Singapore GDP growth forecast: MAS survey
Economists have raised their forecasts for Singapore’s economic growth in 2018, as they upgraded their views on private consumption as well as wholesale and retail trade, a central bank survey showed on Wednesday. Singapore’s gross domestic product is ... ( read original story ...)
Profit Taking Likely To Hit Singapore Bourse
The win streak has hit four sessions now for the Singapore stock market, which has advanced more than 100 points or 3 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,550-point plateau although the wheels are likely to come off on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Fight Fake News the Way it Fights Drugs
an industry association representing leading technology companies including Apple Inc., Facebook Inc. and Google, said in an interview. Singapore imposes the death penalty for serious crimes including murder and drug trafficking. U.S. President Donald ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Brokerage Houses: Guide To Investing In Overseas Stock Markets
As you can tell, investing in American and the Hong Kong stock exchanges is popular among Singapore investors with all the local brokerages offer this market via its online trading service. The next most popular exchanges are Australia (ASX), London (LSE ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia stocks rise ahead of US inflation data
Singapore Exchange drifted lower by 0.3%. The market operator said it is stepping up efforts to ... in a move to reduce the volatility of its stock price. In Malaysia, the FBM KLCI index rose 0.2% to 1,864.03. Nestle (Malaysia) rose 4.6% to 157.40 ringgit ... ( read original story ...)