Singapore hopes to multiply the number of buildings it will churn out using more efficient techniques requiring fewer workers. By 2020, four in 10 construction projects, including Housing Board blocks, will use these newer technologies - up from the ... ( read original story ...)
New Singapore offensive against money laundering, terrorism financing
The Singapore authorities and government bodies are going on the offensive against money laundering and terrorism financing with a new partnership. The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Industry Partnership (ACIP) brings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Crash Caught on Camera
Eddie Wong was driving in Singapore in a construction zone and lanes was separated by orange cones. He's in the far right lane while most of the traffic is in the far left lane. The big truck suddenly decides to cross-over two lanes. Eddie walked away from ... ( read original story ...)
US government appeals Singapore teen blogger's asylum case
CHICAGO — U.S. government attorneys are appealing a Chicago immigration judge's decision to grant asylum to a teenage blogger from Singapore. That means 18-year-old Amos Yee remains in U.S. custody. The judge concluded in March that Yee had a "well ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam wants to learn Singapore’s experience in environmental protection
Vietnam wants to learn Singapore’s experience in environmental protection, Government news, Vietnam breaking news, politic news, vietnamnet bridge, english news, Vietnam news, news Vietnam, vietnamnet news, Vietnam net news, Vietnam latest news ... ( read original story ...)
IBM Partners NUS to Train Students on Blockchain in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS), the country’s largest university by curriculum offered and student enrollment, is collaborating with IBM to develop educational modules on blockchain technology. Come January 2018, students at the National Univ ... ( read original story ...)
Formula 1 Singapore 2017: Duran Duran, OneRepublic, Seal and Ariana Grande to perform
Five international acts will make their Singapore debut at the 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix has always been credited as the sporting event of the year in Singapore, and it isn't all thanks to the talents on the road. ( read original story ...)
DBS/POSB video teller machines offer face-to-face help
SINGAPORE — DBS on Tuesday (April 25) rolled out Singapore’s first video teller machines (VTM) across nine locations islandwide to provide round-the-clock branch banking services to DBS and POSB customers. With the VTMs that provide privacy within ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC to enable QR code payments
Payments can be made on NETS terminals. As part of efforts to introduce diverse payment options for consumers in Singapore, DBS and OCBC will soon launch cashless transactions via QR codes. According to NETS, DBS PayLah! users will be able to make QR code ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property will 'at best' remain stable in 2017, says DBS executive
Sentiment in the Singapore property market appears to be improving after the government eased some of its curbs on the sector, but unsold inventory will still weigh in the short-term, a DBS executive said Tuesday. Speaking to CNBC's "Squawk Box," DBS ... ( read original story ...)
Bank lending in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Basel III
How does Basel III Affect Bank Lending in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia? How will Basel affect the macro lending environment? This Basel is not to be confused with Basil, a spice you can use for your pizza and other food. The Basel Committee on Banking ... ( read original story ...)
Six of the hottest technology jobs at banks in Singapore now
Banks in Singapore are hiring technologists. Here’s a selection of the most interesting jobs on offer. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/279753/asia-banking-technology-jobs/ Banks may be shifting some of their technology jobs from Singapore to ... ( read original story ...)
Growth Prospects of The Cards and Payments Industry in Singapore 2020
Liquid Group launched the Liquid Pay mobile wallet in November 2016, and in May 2016 relaunched Dash in collaboration with Standard Charted Bank, Citibank, DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, and UOB telecom provider Singtel. Singapore’s payment cards market has ... ( read original story ...)
Get ready for upturn in Singapore property market
I recall walking into a property showroom one Saturday morning near the peak of the property cycle in 2013 to be greeted by an agent who excitedly proclaimed that purchasing a unit was just like buying vegetables. With property prices trending in only one ... ( read original story ...)
Need help? Virtual 'officers' will reply
The bank is looking to expand Emma's functions, but it would not elaborate. DBS Bank was the first bank here to launch its POSB digibank Virtual Assistant chatbot, available on Facebook Messenger, in January. It handles basic queries such as branch ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore maritime aims to launch Maritime Capital Forum
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is working towards boosting Singapore’s debt and equity markets with the launch of a Maritime Capital Forum later this year, as part of a wider blueprint for growth in various key areas in 2017. A new ... ( read original story ...)