Singapore houses a unique and wide array of spenders ... will earn you cashback and rewards on your daily shopping at several merchants. For instance, Citibank has the Citibank SMRT card which promises up to 5% savings on groceries. Shopping could be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ratifies United Nations convention condemning racial discrimination
SINGAPORE - Singapore has ratified the United Nations (UN) convention condemning discrimination based on race, colour, descent, nationality or ethnic origin, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 30). ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares open 0.2% down on Thursday
SINGAPORE - Local stocks opened 0.2 per cent lower on Thursday (Nov 30), with the Straits Times Index losing 5.76 points to 3,433.23 as at 9.03am. The STI fell as a selloff in technology shares from Apple to Amazon.com dragged down major US indices overnight. ( read original story ...)
Nine things you must do now to land a VP job in Asian banking
These bankers in Singapore and Kong Kong clinched quick promotions to VP level. Here’s how you could too. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/hk-en/250644/easiest-banking-jobs-hong-kong/ It’s arguably never been a better time to work at vice president ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore October bank lending rises 1.4 percent m/m
SINGAPORE, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Singapore’s total bank lending in October rose 1.4 percent from September on the back of increased lending to financial institutions, central bank data showed on Thursday. Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s import and export price indices up in October
Import prices rose 3.2%, whilst export prices grew 1.1%. Singapore's import price index rose 3.2% YoY, whilst its export price index went up 1.1% YoY in October, the Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat) revealed. For imports, oil and non-oil ... ( read original story ...)
Virtual Reality Makes Real Splash at Singapore ATF
Underlining the growing importance of virtual reality, Singapore minister Chee Hong Tat announced the first two VR titles that are part of a partnership with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific. The pair, “Abandoned,” by Hiverlab and Burning Bush Films ... ( read original story ...)
Embracing Tech, Digitalization, Transparency All Key to Success in Singapore Bunker Market, Says New Physical Supplier
CNC Petroleum Pte Ltd (CNC Petroleum), a new physical bunker in Singapore, says embracing digitalization and other technology is key to its success in the world's biggest bunker market. As Ship & Bunker previously reported, CNC Petroleum received its ... ( read original story ...)
Bye Bye Boring Singapore
For all its riches, the one thing Singapore lacks is honest-to-goodness risk-taking. Back in 2002, as the city-state was emerging from its worst recession since 1964, the government was getting impatient over the economy's disproportionate reliance on ... ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore sign deal to boost cooperation in maritime security
New Delhi: India and Singapore on Wednesday signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in maritime security and called for ensuring freedom of navigation in critical sea lanes in the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Which banking jobs in Singapore have the biggest vacancies?
Digital banking is a good choice. HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citi: they are three of the Western banks most entrenched in the Asian region. The first two generate most of their profits from Asia, while Citi employs more people in Singapore than any other ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS Bank lowers India’s FY18 GDP growth to 6.6 pc
Singapore's DBS Bank today lowered India's GDP growth forecast for current fiscal to 6.6% from the previous 6.8%, citing that businesses were "still adjusting" to the new GST regime and there was "limited room" for fiscal support. The bank, however ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank lowers India’s FY18 GDP growth to 6.6%c
Singapore’s DBS Bank today lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent from the previous 6.8 per cent, citing that businesses were “still adjusting” to the new GST regime and there were “limited room” for fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Brunei Conclude Military Exercise
This month, Singapore and Brunei carried out another iteration of one of their annual military exercises. The drills, which came amid a series of other interactions as well, highlighted the ongoing defense ties between the two fellow Southeast Asian states. ( read original story ...)
The changing nature of Singapore’s swingers scene
Singapore may consistently rank among the world’s freest economies, but the city remains highly conservative – on the surface. Numerous pornographic websites are blocked by the state and homosexual acts still warrant jail terms. Digital disruption ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to boost employees’ digital skills to push design thinking and planning
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has unveiled the first phase of its Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) to strengthen the digital capabilities of Singapore employees. Approximately 900 branch employees including service associates and assistant branch ... ( read original story ...)