Singapore
MAS seeks your opinion on the capital framework for insurance businesses
MAS will accept comments on the Risk-Based Capital framework for insurance business till 25 August 2012.
MAS seeks your opinion on the capital framework for insurance businesses
MAS will accept comments on the Risk-Based Capital framework for insurance business till 25 August 2012.
Five rules every leader should know
Leadership is a delicate skill that needs time to develop. An authentic leader prepares well over time, and understands the consequences of his or her actions.
Here's why enterprise is the key to international success
In recent years, Singapore’s popular press has been all over the immigration debate - painting an entire gallery of pictures. Ageing workforces, a shrinking labour pool, jobs locals don’t want to do, the government’s view on economic growth, the public angst, overcrowding concerns and various ministers weighing in on topics ranging from infrastructure development, inflation, to transient talent. A nerve has been touched, and everyone has an opinion. Yet, the current debate is built on noticeably 20th century foundations - namely locational identity, fiscal considerations and protectionism.
Good news! Singapore airfares just got cheaper
Singapore published fares fell 1% within Intra Asia Pacific and 3% to Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Helping line managers wage war for banking professionals
As the war for talent for banking and finance specialist heats up, robust hiring practices become even more important – as companies with arduous recruitment processes will quickly lose top talent to competitors.
5 out of 10 Singapore executives to spend more on business trips
But they plan to make it worthwhile, as 94% are looking to maximise the sales opportunities while travelling.
Changi Airports International to invest in Russian airports
Changi brings exceptional airport management expertise to Russia in partnership with Basic Element group and Sberbank of Russia.
Bad loans rising up to Asian financial crisis levels?
Market fears over imploding Europe banking crisis that could possibly raise credit costs for Asian banks.
HP's cloud computing services tapped to fuel P&G's "Always On" drive
P&G is making the move from a private model into a hybrid cloud environment to drive quality and reduce operating costs.
Prospects for consumer banking business dim
Institutional banking business meanwhile is seen to thrive amidst chaos.
Mobile media goes mainstream
In 2005, when Affle was found, Anuj Khanna Sohum’s third company, dedicated to the use of mobile technology, it was getting clearer that mobile media will be a force to reckon with.
IHH Healthcare sets aside 2.3% of IPO for Singapore retail investors
Heads up, Raffles Medical: the group that owns Singapore’s Parkway Holdings and other Asian hospitals will be rolling out 2.23b in shares.
CIMB analysts worry over OCBC's asset quality
CIMB notes 3 key factors that make OCBC most vulnerable to ill effects of Euro crisis.
Timber - a classic favourite for greener buildings?
Even as architects all over the world conceptualised with new materials and innovative design solutions as media of creative expression , timber has long been a classic favourite. But how is timber used in homes and buildings today? Do we see it as an eco-friendly material or one that damages the environment because thousands of trees in forests have to be felled to make furniture, furnishings or building materials?
LTA to conduct travel survey
About 10,000 households will be involved for the Land Transport Authority to gain a better understanding of travelling patterns.
Is working freelance a vicious circle?
Forget the enduring stereotypical image of the grey suited company man with his Mitsubishi car, Mitsubishi wife and Mitsubishi job for life.
Hot jobs in Singapore’s engineering sectors
There has been rising interest of late for professionals in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) methods and operational excellence, making them some of the most sought-after this year.