2014年12月20日 星期六

2014-12-21 Singapore Business


AsiaOne
   
Singaporeans open wallets and their hearts to charity   
AsiaOne
The biennial Individual Giving Survey revealed that 83 per cent of the 1,800 people polled this year said they gave money to charities. Print. SINGAPOREANS are giving more of their money and time to charity, according to a survey released yesterday.
More money given to charity, but fewer volunteering: Survey   TODAYonline
Donations in 2014 hit record high of S$1.25 billion: Survey   Channel News Asia
Record $1.25b donated by individuals in past 12 months, survey shows   The Straits Times

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Travel Daily Media (press release) (registration) (blog)
   
Vistara to launch on 9 January   
Travel Daily Media (press release) (registration) (blog)
Singapore Airlines' new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed. Vistara's website is now live. The airline last week secured its Air Operator's Permit, after a protracted regulatory process. And with ...

Vistara joining air race at right time   Deccan Herald
Vistara to Launch Operations From January 9   NDTV
Tata's Vistara to start Delhi Ahmedabad, Mumbai flight Jan 9   Northern Voices Online
TODAYonline   
Livemint   
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The Establishment Post
   
Are CPF Returns Really More Attractive?   
The Establishment Post
Singapore's retirement fund, the central provident fund (CPF) gives viable returns relative to its risk, so said an Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) study comparing it to other rates of returns from various portfolios including global equities, bonds and bank accounts ...


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AsiaOne
   
Widen scholarship pipeline   
AsiaOne
Is the practice of giving out scholarships to 18-year-olds to study at top universities overseas and then "bonding" them to serve in public sector organisations after graduation still a viable way to attract and retain talent for the public sector? Several things have ...


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AsiaOne
   
Bigger pay rise expected next year   
AsiaOne
Workers could enjoy a bigger pay rise next year as demand for labour remains high amid a tight supply of foreign manpower. RELATED STORIES. In the shoes of 'invisible' workers · Tales of a taxi 'Uncle'. But the hike is unlikely to be stellar, as Singapore is ...


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Arab News
   
Easy Taxi reduces taxi roaming time by 20%   
Arab News
INNOVATIVE: The freely-downloadable app allows customers to order a taxi to their location. (AN photo). RIYADH: ABDUL HANNAN TAGO. Published — Friday 19 December 2014. Last update 20 December 2014 1:23 am. | نسخة PDF · Send to Friend · Print ...

LTA taxi app: Criticised by commuters, but some taxi drivers prove receptive   Channel News Asia
LTA Spokesman On Taxi-Taxi@SG App: “We Might Link It To Third-Party Apps.”   Yahoo Singapore News

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AsiaOne
   
Precious timepieces   
AsiaOne
Located at Ion Orchard, it is not only a showcase for the label's timepieces, but also its precision watch movements, putting the brand's expertise and industry leadership on show. The brand is one of the industry leaders in the development of movements.

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The Japan Times
   
Japan's Idemitsu looks to take over Showa Shell for $4b   
Oman Tribune
Japan's second-largest oil distributor Idemitsu Kosan is planning to acquire its smaller rival Showa Shell Sekiyu in a deal worth an estimated $4.18 billion, a report said on Saturday. The deal, which would create a firm controlling nearly one third of the ...

Idemitsu Kosan In Talks To Acquire Showa Shell Sekiyu For $4.1 Bln : Report   RTT News
UPDATE 1-Japan's Idemitsu in talks to buy Showa Shell for $4.1 bln-source   Reuters
Japan Oil Refiner Idemitsu Kosan in Talks to Buy Showa Shell   Wall Street Journal
The Japan News   
Businessweek   
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Wall Street Journal
   
Yuan falls   
Business Recorder
China's currency is on track for its third biggest weekly loss against the dollar this year as a resurgent greenback finally caught up with the renminbi in the Asian currency complex. In early trades on Friday, the yuan fell quickly past a key technical level of ...

Yuan''s Slide Gathers Steam-- Update   Nasdaq
Yuan's Slide Gathers Steam   Wall Street Journal
Yuan Approaches Weak End of Trading Band as Slowdown Signs Mount   Businessweek

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Business Standard
   
Financial viability will be a challenge for Payment Banks: Paytm   
Business Standard
Mobile wallet company Paytm, which is planning to apply for a payment bank licence, believes that initially, economic viability might be a challenge for banks. “A payment bank will be working on a thin margin. We are expected to go to the hinterland and tap ...

Paytm ropes in Milaap co-founder Sourabh Sharma for expansion to Singapore   MediaNama.com
PayTm to apply for payment banking permit, also aims for global expansion with ...   The Tech Portal

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