Why Singapore should embrace blockchain technology soon

Broadridge APAC head David Becker discusses the potential of blockchain technology and the challenges that hinder its evolution. Blockchain technology is already reshaping how business is done globally but serious doubts remain. This is revealed in a ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore leads the world in mobile download speeds

Singapore led 77 nations with a 46.6Mbps average download speed for 4G LTE, with South Korea not far behind with an average of 45.9Mbps. Rounding out the top five were three European countries: Norway at 42.03Mbps, Hungary at 42Mbps and the Netherlands at ... ( read original story ...)

Report: Global 4G LTE speeds stuck at a stand still

The end to the improvements in 4G LTE speeds can also been seen in the fastest networks in the world, with no country yet able to crack the 50 Mbps mark. Singapore, South Korea, Hungary, and others have seen speeds remain mostly stable for well over a year. ( read original story ...)

Singapore unveils plans to create 4000 jobs

The LTE version of Surface Pro is expected to have seven massive LTE antennas for more reliable network connection. Microsoft first unveiled its Surface Pro with LTE earlier this year , promising a release before the end of 2017. ( read original story ...)

Inside Singapore’s new 4,000-jobs-a-year financial hiring boom

The Singapore government’s new target of adding 4,000 extra financial services jobs a year until 2020 is achievable if talent shortages – particularly in the technology sector – can be overcome, say industry experts. Earlier this week the Monetary ... ( read original story ...)

Qatar Re names new Singapore branch CEO

Bermudian reinsurer Qatar Re has named a new chief executive officer for its Singapore operation after his predecessor decided to leave the company. Manik Sethi will lead the Singapore branch, effective November 13, after the departure of Micky Lee ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s pessimistic electronics makers point to slowdown

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Electronics manufacturers in Singapore have turned bearish about prospects in the next few months, indicating the industry's rapid expansion is coming to an end after several quarters of stellar growth. Nevertheless, overall ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore opens new, high-tech airport terminal

Singapore's Changi Airport opened a cutting-edge terminal Tuesday with a fully automated check-in system including facial scanning and computerised baggage drop points, but some passengers struggled with the new technology. Terminal 4, built at a cost of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Unveils Plan to Create 4,000 Finance Sector Jobs

Singapore wants to bolster its status as a wealth management and foreign-exchange center as part of plans to create more financial-sector jobs and mitigate the effect of rapid changes in technology. In a plan unveiled Monday, the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)