The Singapore Flyer will remain closed today following a technical glitch that forced the attraction to suspend services yesterday afternoon. A spokesman for the Flyer told The Straits Times that all 61 passengers on board were "brought to the ground ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch 3 with LTE expands its reach in Asia
In Singapore, the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE will be carried by Singtel, while those in Hong Kong will be able to choose between 1O1O and csl3 as their carrier. Apple has updated its website to show the addition of the two new markets, which brings the ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE functionality to arrive in Hong Kong, Singapore next month
When the Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular debuted back in September, due to carrier requirements, cellular connectivity was only supported in a handful of countries. Apple today announced, however, that Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular is coming to two ... ( read original story ...)
Four arrested for involvement in mobile phone contracts scam
Four people have been arrested for allegedly committing a series of scams involving mobile phone contracts which left victims paying for unwanted phone bills. According to a Singapore Police Force statement on Thursday (25 January), one of 10 victims ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch Series 3 With Cellular Connectivity Launching in Singapore and Hong Kong in February
Apple has updated its website to reflect that the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE connectivity will be available in Hong Kong and Singapore starting from February 2. The smartwatch will hit the retail stores on February 9. In Hong Kong, prices for the ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular coming to Singapore & Hong Kong next month
The first orders will arrive to customers one week later on February 9th. In Singapore, the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE will start at S$598, while customers in Hong Kong will pay HK$3,188. As for carrier support, Hong Kong customers will have their ... ( read original story ...)
The ultimate guide to landing a senior banking job covering all of Asia
Stuck covering Singapore or Hong Kong? Here’s how to do something about that. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/269672/asian-banking-jobs-in-2017/ If you want to get ahead in banking in Hong Kong or Singapore, you won’t want to get stuck ... ( read original story ...)
Step-By-Step Guide To Opening A CDP Account In Singapore
You must be 18 years old and above You must not be an un-discharged bankrupt You must have a bank account with one of the following banks in Singapore – Citibank, DBS/POSB, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB. If you meet all of the ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, academics leave little room for sports, so this swim star came to America
On the way to an early morning swim practice in Singapore five years ago, Jing-E Tan’s father, Ken, turned to his sleep-deprived daughter sitting in the passenger seat and voiced his concern. “Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked as the car ... ( read original story ...)
61 passengers on Singapore Flyer brought to safety following ‘technical issue’
Responding to queries from Yahoo News Singapore, the spokesman said that Singapore Flyer staff are working closely with the relevant authorities and specialist professional engineers to find out the cause of the technical issue. “We have informed ... ( read original story ...)
New banknotes available from Jan 29 at POSB pop-up ATMs in community clubs
SINGAPORE - People who want new banknotes for Chinese New Year will be able to get them starting next Monday (Jan 29) at 36 POSB pop-up ATMs in community clubs across Singapore. They will also be able to reserve new notes online and collect them at DBS ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Wallets, Acquirers and Payment Networks Collaborate to Enable Interoperable QR Payments in Singapore for Consumers and Merchants
Seven mobile wallets, acquirers and payment networks, including Diners Club, EZi Wallet, EZ-Link, Liquid Pay, Mastercard, UnionPay International and Wirecard, have formed a consortium to enable interoperable QR payments in Singapore for consumers and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Flyer suspended due to ‘technical issue’
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.” According to its Facebook page, the 165-metres tall Singapore Flyer is the largest giant observation wheel in Asia. Yahoo News Singapore has reached out to the Singapore Flyer for comment. ( read original story ...)
DBS to Hire More Private Bankers to Tap $19 Trillion Asia Market
The Singapore government last year asked companies operating in the country to shift away from product sales and adopt an advisory approach. DBS is trying to do so but first needs its clients to buy into the change, Lua said, adding that he believes the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s rising natural gas ambitions face big challenges
Before the completion of Singapore’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in 2013, the city’s only option was to import natural gas via pipelines from Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore’s LNG industry has boomed since then, powering gas cookers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore K-pop fans ‘traumatised’ by Wanna One fan meet in Malaysia
For many fans in Singapore, crossing the Causeway to attend concerts or fan meetings in Malaysia is not an uncommon thing to do. But for some Singaporeans who attended K-pop boyband Wanna One’s recent fan meeting in Malaysia last Friday (19 January), the ... ( read original story ...)