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Singapore FinTech Festival to be back with bang from November 11 to 15 in 2019

Singapore Fintech Festival will be back with a bang next year from November 11 to 15. The third edition of the week-long event concluded...

Demand for e-visa surges four-fold as India relaxes restrictions

Popularity of e-visas reached new heights with foreigners and NRIs travelling to India quadrupled to 18.78 lakh this year from 4.47 lakh in...

Singapore defense minister Ng Eng Hen visits India from November 18-21

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen will visit Visakhapatnam, India from Novmeber 18 to 21 November.

Strong political commitment to conclude RCEP in 2019: PM Lee

“We are in the final stage of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and there is a strong political...

NUS graduates ranked top 10 most employable globally

In the latest Global University Employability Ranking, NUS jumped six spots to be placed in the 10th position.

International experts discuss pros and cons of digital currencies

Leading international and local academics convened in Singapore discussed about how digital currencies will impact monetary policy and...

PM Modi impressed with passion and commitment of first India-Singapore hackathon winners

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the winners of the first India-Singapore Hackathon, a fast-paced 36-hour competition to...

MAS, Bank of Canada and Bank of England jointly assess cross-payment models

The report “Cross-border interbank payments and settlements: Emerging opportunities for digital transformation” discusses how a variety...

Free wifi and interactive panels on board selected SBS buses in the coming months

Soon, commuters can enjoy free wifi onboard selected SBS Transit bus services that are part of the Bukit Merah Bus Package.

MAS proposes creating a new regulatory sandbox with fast-track approvals

The Sandbox Express is suitable for activities where the risks are generally low, or well understood and could be reasonably contained...

MAS to help fintech startups test their products, says Ong Ye Kung

To give an impetus to innovation in financial technology (fintech), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will help startups in this field...

PM Modi invites US Vice President Pence to make defence equipment in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President Mike Pence in Singapore today and conveyed that there is a great opportunity for...

Modi’s speech opens doors for collaboration: Indian fintech firms at SFF2018

Connected to India spoke to some of the Indian fintech firms at the SFF2018, on their experience of the festival, as well as their thoughts...

Indian PM Modi meets Singapore’s PM Lee on sidelines of East Asia Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a successful meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong today. Both leaders discussed...

India best investment destination, Modi tells global fintech firms

Asserting that India was one of the top nations for fintech adoption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today exhorted the global fintech majors...

In pics: Global fintech companies converge at Singapore Fintech Festival 2018

Singapore Fintech Festival 2018 is going on in full steam. It is the world’s largest gathering of the global fintech community and is...

Indian PM Modi to launch APIX for two billion people without bank accounts at Singapore Fintech Festival

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address about 30,000 people at the ongoing Singapore Fintech Festival. He will also be launching a...

GO-JEK partners DBS with “exciting privileges” for bank customers

GO-JEK is set to launch its beta ride-hailing app in Singapore "within the coming weeks".

New partnership to allow Razer Pay users to transact at NETS terminals next year

The new partnership between the NETS and Razer aim to achieve full interoperability by the time Razer Pay launches in Singapore in the first...

Visitors can enjoy cheaper entry to Sentosa this holiday season

This year-end holiday period, driving into ​Sentosa Island via Sentosa Gateway on weekends will only cost you SGD2 during lunchtime and...

PM Modi to award winners of India Singapore Hackathon on November 15 in Singapore

PM Modi will present awards to the winning teams of the India Singapore Hackathon 2018: Solutions for Humanity, on 15 November. During his...

Singapore, India naval war games mark silver jubilee with SIMBEX 2018 at the Andaman Sea

Riding the crest of 25 years of Singapore India maritime cooperation, Royal Singapore Navy and Indian Navy have started their annual war...

Singapore introduces world’s first FEAT principles to promote responsible use of AI and data analytics in fintech

For responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics in the field of finance, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...

Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints for holiday season

Traffic is expected to be particularly heavy on weekends throughout the holiday period, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a...

Alibaba Singles Day shopping frenzy breaks record again, but growth slows

Alibaba's "Double 11" broke its own record yet again, cashing SGD 42.32 billion in sales on Sunday over the 24-hour period.