HSBC pulls out of Argentina at a $1 billion loss as Asia pivot continues
HSBC Holdings Plc agreed to sell its business in Argentina, and will book a $1 billion charge in the first quarter from the disposal as the lender hones its focus on faster growing Asian markets. The bank will sell the operations to Grupo Financiero Galicia for $550 million, subject to some price…#hsbcholdingsplc #argentina #hsbcargentinas #noelquinn #argentine #hsbcargentina #javiermileis #hsbc #argentinian #singapore (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Singapore Tightens Money Laundering Rules After $2.2bn Scandal
A Singapore court has jailed two men charged over a $2.2-billion money-laundering case, which had put a spotlight on the city-state’s handling of financial crime. The case is believed to have led to stricter scrutiny of wealthy individuals looking to set up family offices in Singapore,…#singapore #southeastasian #asiasentinel #xinhuameanwhile #suwenqiang #cambodian #suhaijin #philippines #cypriot #s170million (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I've traveled to 9 out of 10 countries in Southeast Asia. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I made along the way
None I've traveled solo to nine countries in Southeast Asia. • None I've made many mistakes, from traveling during monsoon season to forgetting to bring enough cash. • None Travelers should make sure they plan ahead and research each country's culture. Over the last two years, my journey as a…#southeastasia #nonetravelers #singapore #philippines #malaysia #vietnam #thailand #indonesia #cambodia #laos (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Meet Grab: Southeast Asia ’s post-Uber “everything app”
the Singapore-headquartered “Everyday Everything App,” is Southeast Asia’s answer to Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, and Venmo — all in a single platform. Best known for its ride-hailing and delivery services, the Grab app also offers a wallet feature that allows users to make payments online and in…#singapore #southeastasias #uber #doordash #instacart #grab #cambodia #indonesia #malaysia #myanmar (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Singapore tech salaries mostly fell in 2023, but these jobs saw wages jump
Young Group Of Professionals Developing Business Strategy and Providing The Business Plan SINGAPORE — Tech salaries in Singapore mostly fell in 2023 amid a tech downturn, but certain roles — including for data science and cybersecurity — saw wages jump, according to a new report. The jobs that saw…#singapore #nodeflair (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gold jumps as worldwide tensions, central bank buys
Source: World Gold Council; Note: The percentage share of total foreign reserves held in gold, as calculated by the World Gold Council. The value of gold holdings is calculated using the end-of-quarter gold price. Data for the value of other reserves are taken from the IFS table Foreign Exchange…#worldgoldcouncil #chart #middleeast #federalreserve #yahoofinance #costco #bankofamerica #poland #singapore #peoplebankofchina (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TerraPay Gets Payments License From Singapore ’s Central Bank
The approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore means that TerraPay is either licensed or approved in 30 markets around the world, according to a Monday (April 8) press release. “As the heart of thriving international trade and commerce, Singapore has always been a strategic location for…#terrapay #singapore #southeastasias #asiapacificregion #mas #emoney #crossbordersales (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Zealand will require visa applicants to speak English as its government blasts'unsustainable' migration
It’s going to be more difficult to move to New Zealand. A bumper year for inward migration, more than double what official forecasters predicted, is pushing the country’s government to tighten its worker visa system to control an “unsustainable” level of immigration. On Sunday, New Zealand’s…#newzealand #newzealands #ericastanford #philippines #radionewzealand #singapore #tanseeleng (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HashKey Group secures Bermuda license, launches new global crypto exchange
HashKey Group, an Asia-based digital asset financial services firm, has launched a new global cryptocurrency exchange named HashKey Global after obtaining a license in Bermuda, aligning with the its international expansion strategy. The new exchange will offer compliant trading services to…#hashkeygroup #hashkeyglobal #bermuda #hongkong #singapore #hashkey #weng #hashkeyexchange #hongkongs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blockchain Engineer Salaries in Asia Drop by More Than 5%
Salaries for blockchain engineers went down in 2023 due to tough times in the industry, like layoffs and companies not hiring as much. A recent NodeFlair report found that countries prioritizing startups and big tech experienced larger drops in blockchain engineer salaries. This highlights the…#nodeflair #singapore #sgd #downturnbehind #coinbase #ftx #southeastasia #shinebrighter #asiadrop (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hong Kong an outlier in making life easier for foreign homebuyers
The policy shift has already had a discernible impact. Last month, mainland Chinese buyers accounted for around 70 per cent of the primary sales of luxury properties worth HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) or more, up from less than 50 per cent before the cooling measures were jettisoned, according…#hk30million #jll #hongkongs #knightfrank #canadians #florida #asians #singapore #alancheong #savills (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Airbus and Boeing clearly dominate the commercial aircrafts
Boeing has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons in recent months. When a panel flew out of its Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane mid-air in January, the safety standards and leadership at Boeing became front-and-center. It’s since seen a slower pace of production and deliveries have…#boeing #alaskaairlines #airbus #seattle #comac #chinaeasternairlines #c919 #singapore #iba #mikeyeomans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HashKey ’s Crypto Exchange Goes Live After Winning License in Bermuda
None The HashKey Group has launched an exchange after winning a license to operate in Bermuda. • None For now, the exchange will offer spot trading services for 21 digital assets, including BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC. The HashKey Group, an Asian firm offering digital asset services, has launched the…#hashkeygroup #bermuda #bitcoin #ethereum #tether #usdcoin #livioweng #coo #hongkong #singapore (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
After life-changing losses, these millennials are now trying to help others preserve their loved ones' legacy
It wasn't until he became a father that Nicholas Worley rekindled the idea of preserving memories of his loved ones and their legacies. That idea first germinated when Worley was just 16. He lost his paternal grandfather to prostate cancer and his maternal grandmother to Alzheimer's that same year…#nicholasworley #britishcolombian #inalife #hongkong #singaporean #hareshtilani #terencechia #whartonschool #singapore #singaporeans (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Singapore REITs snap up Japan data centers amid AI boom
SINGAPORE -- Japan's data centers are a hot target for Singapore's real estate investment trusts, with the city-state's asset managers raising exposure to information technology infrastructure and potentially setting the tone for more property investors in Asia to follow suit. Amid a fever for…#singapore (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
