Parmjit Kaur, 50, allegedly submitted false claims for training grants from the then-Singapore Workforce Development Agency between 2011 and 2013. The grants were purportedly meant to go towards in-house courses that Harry conducted for its employees. ( read original story ...)
New arbitration court office to boost dispute resolution
SINGAPORE — The Republic will gain a stronger foothold in the new area of dispute resolution between foreign investors and states — or investment dispute resolution — with the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) to set up a staffed office here in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s home-sharing site Roomorama to cease operations
Set up in 2009 by Singaporean Teo Jia En, 35, and her Italian husband Federico Folcia, 38, Roomorama announced last week on its website that it has stopped accepting bookings, while it mulls over its future. “Increasing competition and regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
He joins Red Cross to help others after relative’s death
A relative's death prompted him to start volunteering in 2014 with the Singapore Red Cross (SRC). Three years later, Mr Deniis Mark, 53, is one of 28 individuals and eight organisations presented with awards at the fifth Singapore Red Cross Awards yesterday. ( read original story ...)
Bayern Munich beat Chelsea with dominant first half in pre-season friendly in Singapore
Chelsea’s match against Bayern Munich was only a pre-season game, yes, but it was still Chelsea versus Bayern Munich, two of Europe’s biggest teams facing off. This was only the third match between the two sides in the last ten years. There was of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Invests in New Satellite Technology to Enhance Maritime Safety
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have invested in a new Medium-altitude Earth Orbit Search and Rescue (MEOSAR) ground system to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Singapore’s maritime ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s How Much 3 Singapore University Undergrads Spent On Their Overseas Exchange
With more millennials placing more priority on personal experiences rather than things, it comes as no surprise that going on overseas exchange is a norm nowadays. Not will you only have tons of fun, it will be a once in a life-time experience. You will ... ( read original story ...)
Rich Singapore Investors Stuck as Bond Restructuring Drags
Keith Kueh was expecting Pacific Andes Resources Development Ltd. to pay back the company’s bonds last year so he could finance his son’s college bill and his own retirement. Now it’s 18 months after the Singapore-listed fishing company didn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Rich Singapore investors stuck as local bond restructuring drags
SINGAPORE — Mr Keith Kueh was expecting Pacific Andes Resources Development Ltd to pay back the company’s bonds last year so he could finance his son’s college bill and his own retirement. Now it’s 18 months after the Singapore-listed fishing ... ( read original story ...)
Cheat Sheet: What Are The Common Investment Products in Singapore?
Examples: Singapore Savings Bonds, US 30 Year Treasury Bonds ... In the meantime, you can either join our personal finance Facebook group where we discuss beginner’s questions and basic financial literacy or you can read more about our Seedly Money ... ( read original story ...)
Let’s copy Singapore, or at least the best part of its approach to fintech
Hong Kong should take a closer look at Singapore and the success it has had in attracting peer-to-peer lender Lufax. Unlike Hong Kong’s multi-layered regulatory structure, Singapore has set up its fintech regulatory oversight in a much simpler approach ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of China to release Sheng Siong credit cards
These contactless cards offer 12% cash rebates. As part of efforts to drive Singapore's cashless agenda, the Bank of China Singapore Branch (BOCSG) and local supermarket chain Sheng Siong launched a new contactless credit card that offers up to 12% cash ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank : Singapore wins at Enabling Employers Awards
Deutsche Bank Singapore's efforts to increase participation in the workplace by people with disabilities was commended by Singapore's SGEnable, a government agency dedicated to enabling people with disabilities. The bank won the Achievement Award ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore F1 Grand Prix circuit guide
4 Drivers who have won in Singapore: Nico Rosberg, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel is the most successful, with four wins 3.3 G Average deceleration at the Marina Bay Street Circuit (source: Brembo Brakes) 5.1 G Maximum ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, S. Australia ink pact on food innovation
The MOU between trade agency Spring Singapore and Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (Pirsa) was inked during a South Australian business mission to Singapore yesterday. "We are looking forward to a fruitful partnership with Pirsa to build ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks spring higher as lenders advance
Singapore stocks rose on Tuesday, led by gains in lenders such as OCBC Bank and DBS Group Holdings. The Straits Times Index rose 0.53 percent or 18 points to 3,328. It ended 0.1 percent lower on Monday, taking the year-to-date gains to 15 percent. ( read original story ...)