(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 15 points or 0.5 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Filmmakers Ride Local Film Production Boom
At least 14 homegrown films are due to release this year, a 50% increase from 2018, with another 15 in development, per the Singapore Film Commission. Last year saw unprecedented success for ... ( read original story ...)
When the Revolution Comes: Singapore’s Most Global Print Media Brand Reinvents Its Business Model
When Wei Koh and Bruce Lee started Revolution magazine in 2005 in Singapore as a passion project to indulge their love of high-end watches, the pair enjoyed many years of success. The magazine grew to ... ( read original story ...)
Paris ties Singapore, Hong Kong as world’s priciest cities
Paris is "extremely expensive to live in", with an average two-piece business suit for men setting buyers back ... of the survey that three cities were equally ranked top, after Singapore led the ... ( read original story ...)
Hyflux rescue at risk as Singapore threatens to seize water plant
which has offered a $380 million rescue package in exchange for a 60% stake in what was once a rising star on Singapore's business scene. The bailout deal gives the consortium the right to call ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms eye Dubai as emirate emerges as startup hub
business registration, and personal identity management," Mr Chen said. Dubai's fintech accelerator programme FinTech Hive has also attracted interest from Singapore startups. Its 2018 edition saw ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Bullion and Futures to sell brokerage and clearing business for $6.8m
SINGAPORE - UOB's wholly owned subsidiary UOB Bullion and Futures has entered into an agreement with financial services firm INTL FCStone to sell its futures and options, brokerage and clearing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bank Earnings Disappoint on Wealth, Trading Slump
(Bloomberg) -- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and United Overseas Bank Ltd. posted fourth-quarter profit that missed analysts’ estimates as market turmoil dented income from wealth and trading ... ( read original story ...)
AXA Singapore Balanced Fund
AXA Singapore Balanced Fund is an investment-linked insurance fund established in Singapore. The objective of the Fund is to achieve capital growth. The fund invests as a feeder fund in the Schroder ... ( read original story ...)
Jumio Partners with ComplyAdvantage to Reduce AML Risk Exposure
SINGAPORE, March 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jumio, the leading AI-powered trusted identity as a service provider, today announces the launch of Jumio Screening. This is a fully automated anti-money ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wealth Fund GIC ‘Hopeful’ on Ambitious Brazil Pension Plan
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte has grown more optimistic about Brazil. Latin America’s largest economy may offer investment opportunities in sectors from healthcare to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris named world’s most expensive cities for expats: EIU survey
The twice-yearly survey is meant to help companies calculate cost-of-living allowances and build compensation packages for expatriates and business travellers. According to the report, Singapore and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s banks must embrace fintech to endure, says S&P
and the innovations it heralds will improve the long-term competiveness of Singapore's banking industry, says S&P Global Ratings. In the report, "Singapore banks must adapt to fintech or lose out," ... ( read original story ...)
Sensex rises over 300 points, Nifty crosses 11,500; PowerGrid, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank top gainers
Banking and oil and gas stocks led the gains with their indices ... South Korea's Kospi SEU was about flat, while benchmark indexes in Taiwan 0.45%, Singapore STI, 0.41% and Indonesia 0.75% rose ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP growth to slow to 2.4% this year: ICAEW report
moves such as the Bicentennial Bonus are "unlikely to lead to any significant bounce in household spending in Singapore this year". Domestic demand is expected to moderate due to sluggish residential ... ( read original story ...)
Lion Capital Funds II – Lion-Bank of Singapore Emerging Market Bond Fund
Lion Capital Funds II - Lion-Bank of Singapore Emerging Market Bond Fund is an open-end fund incorporated in Singapore. The Fund's objective is to provide capital growth and income over the medium to ... ( read original story ...)