Singapore :Singapore investment giant Temasek Holdings said Tuesday the value of its global portfolio reached a record high last year but will temper investments this year owing to brewing trade and g... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Investment Giant Turns Cautious, Citing Global Risks
Temasek Holdings Pte., the Singaporean state firm that poured $95 billion into everything from startups to asset managers in the past five fiscal years, is turning more cautious as threats to the glob... ( read original story ...)
No rationale for new property cooling measures, says REDAS
The Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS) sees no rationale in imposing new property cooling measures considering that the Singapore property market is still in the “early stages of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek reports record portfolio, to temper investment pace
SINGAPORE, July 10 (Reuters) - Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings reported a 12 percent rise in the value of its portfolio to a record S$308 billion ($227 billion) last year, powered by a stron... ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore bolsters customer engagement with mobile app
Maybank Singapore has launched the ‘Maybank TREATS SG Lifestyle’ mobile application, aimed to boost customer engagement on digital platforms. The app looks to allow card members to redeem rewards in a... ( read original story ...)
Parkway Parade to drive mobile payments with FavePay
With many retailers across Singapore now facing a slump in what is normally a busy ... South East Asia success through customer acquisition and increase revenue through mobile commerce. For consumers, ... ( read original story ...)
AI Singapore develops speech recognition technology for emergency calls
AI Singapore (AISG)'s new AI Speech Lab is working to develop a speech recognition system that could interpret and process the unique vocabulary used by Singaporeans – including Singlish and dialects ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Has Firm Lead For Tuesday
The Singapore stock market moved higher again on Monday, one session after it had halted the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 20 points or 0.6 percent. The Straits Times Index ... ( read original story ...)
Mauritius funds likely to shift to Singapore for India investment
Offshore funds from recently tagged high-risk jurisdictions such as Mauritius and Cayman Islands are likely to re-route their investments through Singapore, as the threshold for being deemed beneficia... ( read original story ...)
Parliament: More powers for customs officers to seize goods that infringe intellectual property rights
SINGAPORE : Customs officers will be given more powers to seize goods that may infringe intellectual property (IP) rights at the point when they are being brought into or sent out of Singapore. In add... ( read original story ...)
StanChart Singapore names Patrick Lee its new CEO
Mr Lee joined Standard Chartered in 2012 and his most recent position was head of global banking, Singapore, for which he will remain responsible until a successor is announced. He will be based in Si... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks will benefit from tighter regulations to cool property market, Moody’s
In noting the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade & Industry instituted new regulations to cool Singapore’s property mark... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Will Seek Compensation If Malaysia Cancels Rail Plan
Singapore will seek compensation for all costs incurred if Malaysia cancels a planned multibillion-dollar high-speed railway link between the two countries. Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan told parli... ( read original story ...)
Singapore raises ABSD rates and tightens home loan limits
The measures were imposed over rising prices and demand. The Singapore government will raise Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates and tighten Loan-to-Value (LTV) limits on home purchases as a wa... ( read original story ...)
Pentair Showcases Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions at Singapore International Water Week
Pentair is proud to be the technology partner at Singapore's dual-mode desalination plant SINGAPORE - July 9, 2018 - Pentair is showcasing its latest innovations and water treatment technologies at th... ( read original story ...)
Meet the robots teaching Singapore’s kids tech
Technology often throws up a dilemma for parents and educators. Spending hours in front of screens can be detrimental to child development, but children need to be tech-savvy to prepare them for moder... ( read original story ...)