2013年7月21日星期日
2012年3月29日星期四
POSB & DBS tea parties
POSB and DBS clients, get ready for tea parties
Don't be surprised to hear of talks on fengshui, or even a tea party, being held at a POSB or DBS Bank branch near you.
Under a new operating model, managers at all POSB and DBS branches have been given the autonomy to organise and tailor activities to cater to the interests of their customers.
This was revealed at a media briefing held yesterday at DBS Building. Piloted at 12 POSB branches last year, the initiative was rolled out to all 67 POSB and DBS branches in January.
For instance, Ms Joycelyn Tan, POSB business manager at the Compass Point branch, organised a fengshui talk in January to complement the Chinese New Year festivities.
But such activities are not solely for fun and games, as they allow the branch's staff to interact with customers, and gain a better understanding of their banking needs, said Ms Tan.
Each POSB branch spans about 2,600 sq ft and serves some 120,000 regular customers. POSB said it has enhanced its centres which are smaller versions of its branches that do not provide financial-planning services.
Two service staff members have been assigned to each centre to provide basic banking services, such as ATM-card replacement and account opening.
At the briefing, POSB and DBS also revealed that their automated teller machines (ATMs) are being upgraded to read the EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) smart chips that are being installed progressively in all their ATM cards.
~News courtesy of Omy~
Don't be surprised to hear of talks on fengshui, or even a tea party, being held at a POSB or DBS Bank branch near you.
Under a new operating model, managers at all POSB and DBS branches have been given the autonomy to organise and tailor activities to cater to the interests of their customers.
This was revealed at a media briefing held yesterday at DBS Building. Piloted at 12 POSB branches last year, the initiative was rolled out to all 67 POSB and DBS branches in January.
For instance, Ms Joycelyn Tan, POSB business manager at the Compass Point branch, organised a fengshui talk in January to complement the Chinese New Year festivities.
But such activities are not solely for fun and games, as they allow the branch's staff to interact with customers, and gain a better understanding of their banking needs, said Ms Tan.
Each POSB branch spans about 2,600 sq ft and serves some 120,000 regular customers. POSB said it has enhanced its centres which are smaller versions of its branches that do not provide financial-planning services.
Two service staff members have been assigned to each centre to provide basic banking services, such as ATM-card replacement and account opening.
At the briefing, POSB and DBS also revealed that their automated teller machines (ATMs) are being upgraded to read the EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) smart chips that are being installed progressively in all their ATM cards.
~News courtesy of Omy~
2011年7月20日星期三
2011年6月22日星期三
2011年6月7日星期二
More young professional investing
More young professional investing
More young Singaporeans -- mainly professionals under the age of 40 -- are having a hand into trading shares on the stock exchange.
A recent research said the advent of online or Internet trading is the main driver behind the increasing number of young investors.
Some 58 per cent of Singaporeans are described as current or occasional investors.
Fifty per cent of potential investors are under the age of 40, with 65 per cent of them earning a monthly income between S$4,000 and S$6,000.
This is according to a study by Standard Chartered Bank which said on average, an individual owns at least 2.3 investments.
Stocks and unit trusts are the most popular forms of investments, accounting for 45 per cent of trade volume.
The survey polled some 500 professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) in Singapore.
It added online trading has increased investors' access to overseas markets.
Standard Chartered Bank Singapore and Southeast Asia regional head of wealth management Andrew Chia said: "Their favourite market is still SGX, followed by the US markets.
"... The younger and even some affluent customers... (have) started to do it on a DIY basis - they will buy and sell shares, ETFs (exchange traded fund) online, on their own".
But remisiers here said they are unperturbed by the rising competition from online trading.
Many said they believe it is unlikely their roles will be replaced by online trading and believe that both are complementary.
There are still numerous post-trading functions that remisiers perform, including payment and settlement matters.
The Society of Remisiers president Albert Fong said: "With the internet, while you're busy serving the customers who need more help, there are those who are very comfortable to trade on (their) own, and with our support, they are likely to trade more".
Remisiers said they also assist their clients with interpreting market information and understanding corporate entitlements such as bonus issues.
Meanwhile, the study has spurred Standard Chartered to launch its new online trading platform.
The bank said it believes there is potential for the online trading business, and also sees it as an added service for its customers who already conduct banking transactions online.
"We offer access to 10 different countries, 14 exchanges - very competitive charges," Standard Chartered Bank's Mr Chia said.
"And most importantly... we are the first to offer no minimum commission."
The bank charges no minimum commission, and fees of 0.2 per cent for trading of Singapore-listed shares and 0.25 per cent for trading in all other markets.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
More young Singaporeans -- mainly professionals under the age of 40 -- are having a hand into trading shares on the stock exchange.
A recent research said the advent of online or Internet trading is the main driver behind the increasing number of young investors.
Some 58 per cent of Singaporeans are described as current or occasional investors.
Fifty per cent of potential investors are under the age of 40, with 65 per cent of them earning a monthly income between S$4,000 and S$6,000.
This is according to a study by Standard Chartered Bank which said on average, an individual owns at least 2.3 investments.
Stocks and unit trusts are the most popular forms of investments, accounting for 45 per cent of trade volume.
The survey polled some 500 professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) in Singapore.
It added online trading has increased investors' access to overseas markets.
Standard Chartered Bank Singapore and Southeast Asia regional head of wealth management Andrew Chia said: "Their favourite market is still SGX, followed by the US markets.
"... The younger and even some affluent customers... (have) started to do it on a DIY basis - they will buy and sell shares, ETFs (exchange traded fund) online, on their own".
But remisiers here said they are unperturbed by the rising competition from online trading.
Many said they believe it is unlikely their roles will be replaced by online trading and believe that both are complementary.
There are still numerous post-trading functions that remisiers perform, including payment and settlement matters.
The Society of Remisiers president Albert Fong said: "With the internet, while you're busy serving the customers who need more help, there are those who are very comfortable to trade on (their) own, and with our support, they are likely to trade more".
Remisiers said they also assist their clients with interpreting market information and understanding corporate entitlements such as bonus issues.
Meanwhile, the study has spurred Standard Chartered to launch its new online trading platform.
The bank said it believes there is potential for the online trading business, and also sees it as an added service for its customers who already conduct banking transactions online.
"We offer access to 10 different countries, 14 exchanges - very competitive charges," Standard Chartered Bank's Mr Chia said.
"And most importantly... we are the first to offer no minimum commission."
The bank charges no minimum commission, and fees of 0.2 per cent for trading of Singapore-listed shares and 0.25 per cent for trading in all other markets.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2011年5月28日星期六
2011年5月27日星期五
GSS starts tomorrow
Brisk sales even before GSS starts tomorrow
THE annual Great Singapore Sale (GSS) starts tomorrow but, for some retailers, the shopping frenzy began at least two weeks ago.
Businesses eager to step up their revenue during the two- month-long shopping season have been rolling out early discounts. Retailers say they are riding on the buoyant spending mood and shoppers' pent-up desire to splurge.
The latest figures from the Department of Statistics show a 7 per cent jump in retail sales, excluding that of motor vehicles, in March over the same month a year ago.
Ms Eleanor Chin, head of brand and values at The Body Shop Singapore, said: "By starting our sale early on May 16, we can capture sales from consumers who are ready to spend but are holding back...until the sale officially starts."
Eyewear chain Capitol Optical's GSS promotion was launched on May 14, to drum up excitement among shoppers. The chain's general manager, Mr Stanley Chan, said: "In the optical industry, unlike the fashion industry, consumers do not rush down to the shops to grab the best bargains."
Retailers interviewed said they are not worried that the early promotions will cause the sale to lose steam quickly, as new offerings will be rolled out throughout the sale period to sustain shoppers' interest.
They added that they expect a jump in spending over last year's GSS, when retail sales raked in $5.3 billion, as the economy is improving and tourist arrivals remain robust.
~THE STRAITS TIMES~
THE annual Great Singapore Sale (GSS) starts tomorrow but, for some retailers, the shopping frenzy began at least two weeks ago.
Businesses eager to step up their revenue during the two- month-long shopping season have been rolling out early discounts. Retailers say they are riding on the buoyant spending mood and shoppers' pent-up desire to splurge.
The latest figures from the Department of Statistics show a 7 per cent jump in retail sales, excluding that of motor vehicles, in March over the same month a year ago.
Ms Eleanor Chin, head of brand and values at The Body Shop Singapore, said: "By starting our sale early on May 16, we can capture sales from consumers who are ready to spend but are holding back...until the sale officially starts."
Eyewear chain Capitol Optical's GSS promotion was launched on May 14, to drum up excitement among shoppers. The chain's general manager, Mr Stanley Chan, said: "In the optical industry, unlike the fashion industry, consumers do not rush down to the shops to grab the best bargains."
Retailers interviewed said they are not worried that the early promotions will cause the sale to lose steam quickly, as new offerings will be rolled out throughout the sale period to sustain shoppers' interest.
They added that they expect a jump in spending over last year's GSS, when retail sales raked in $5.3 billion, as the economy is improving and tourist arrivals remain robust.
~THE STRAITS TIMES~
Realise your invention with ideas2IP
Realise your invention with ideas2IP
IF YOU have ideas for new inventions, like an iPhone rival, but do not know how to realise your ideas or lack the means to do so, help is here.
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) yesterday launched an online portal called ideas2IP that will help match inventors with prospective investors in a secure environment.
For instance, investors need to be pre-qualified by Ipos and the agency will also advise inventors to sign non-disclosure agreements with investors so that their ideas will be kept secret.
Speaking on the sidelines of an event held at Resorts World Sentosa to mark the 10th anniversary of Ipos, its director-general, Ms Liew Woon Yin, said the impetus to set up the portal which is on a one-year trial arose from public feedback for a way to determine the feasibility of budding inventors' ideas.
One investor, Invention Capital, has already signed on with ideas2IP and another could come on board soon.
Mr Ryan Lee, chief executive of Xmi, the home-grown firm that created the hit X-mini capsule speakers, cheered the launch of ideas2IP. He said: "It could be refreshing to get involved in the portal...to see what ideas other people outside of the company may have, with regard to the development of our products, and to get a fresh perspective on things."
Ipos also launched a competency framework to raise the capabilities of intellectual-property professionals and practitioners.
~News courtesy of Omy~
IF YOU have ideas for new inventions, like an iPhone rival, but do not know how to realise your ideas or lack the means to do so, help is here.
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) yesterday launched an online portal called ideas2IP that will help match inventors with prospective investors in a secure environment.
For instance, investors need to be pre-qualified by Ipos and the agency will also advise inventors to sign non-disclosure agreements with investors so that their ideas will be kept secret.
Speaking on the sidelines of an event held at Resorts World Sentosa to mark the 10th anniversary of Ipos, its director-general, Ms Liew Woon Yin, said the impetus to set up the portal which is on a one-year trial arose from public feedback for a way to determine the feasibility of budding inventors' ideas.
One investor, Invention Capital, has already signed on with ideas2IP and another could come on board soon.
Mr Ryan Lee, chief executive of Xmi, the home-grown firm that created the hit X-mini capsule speakers, cheered the launch of ideas2IP. He said: "It could be refreshing to get involved in the portal...to see what ideas other people outside of the company may have, with regard to the development of our products, and to get a fresh perspective on things."
Ipos also launched a competency framework to raise the capabilities of intellectual-property professionals and practitioners.
~News courtesy of Omy~
2011年5月4日星期三
推出趣味大选纪念品与吉祥物
推出趣味纪念品与吉祥物 本届大选更有“看头”
大选脚步逼近，一些政党纷纷推出玩偶、T恤、塑料拍子、小旗子等宣传工具，来吸引选民的注意力。
其中，民主联盟（SDA）和民主党（SDP）先后推出政治吉祥物，希望透过吉祥物来打造较友善、较亲切的形象，让这次大选更添“生命力”、更能吸睛。
新加坡民主联盟秘书长林睦荃借表示，设计名为“新保”（Sinpo）的蚂蚁造型吉祥物，是为了让国人明白，政治不只有严肃和可怕的一面。
他说：“我特地订做了一万个会说话的‘新保’玩偶，除了与民众‘互动’，还可以协助国人减压。”
新加坡民主党也推出了“丹尼民主熊”（Danny the Democracy Bear），让民众眼前一亮。义工吴慧玲（38岁，企业家）说：“我们希望透过‘丹尼民主熊’的微笑来拉近跟选民的距离。”
国民团结党（NSP）也不落人后，推出印有政党标志的别针、徽章、小旗子等纪念品，来进行宣传。蒙巴登单选区竞选代理颜程伟（35岁，牙医）说，他们的选区也会免费分发印有候选人宣传资料的纸巾和小册子给选民。
人民行动党（PAP）虽然没有推出吉祥物，不过阿裕尼集选区团队却设计了印有团队“炒粿条”的磁性贴卡，分发给选民。义工林可芯（29岁，税务顾问）指出，这些粿条的“配料”，是团队为选民制定的10大民生计划。
想知道吉祥物红蚂蚁“新保”和“丹尼民主熊”有何象征？各政党推出这类富创意的政治包装又有哪些？马上点击vodcast，让omy带你探个究竟！
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大选脚步逼近，一些政党纷纷推出玩偶、T恤、塑料拍子、小旗子等宣传工具，来吸引选民的注意力。
其中，民主联盟（SDA）和民主党（SDP）先后推出政治吉祥物，希望透过吉祥物来打造较友善、较亲切的形象，让这次大选更添“生命力”、更能吸睛。
新加坡民主联盟秘书长林睦荃借表示，设计名为“新保”（Sinpo）的蚂蚁造型吉祥物，是为了让国人明白，政治不只有严肃和可怕的一面。
他说：“我特地订做了一万个会说话的‘新保’玩偶，除了与民众‘互动’，还可以协助国人减压。”
新加坡民主党也推出了“丹尼民主熊”（Danny the Democracy Bear），让民众眼前一亮。义工吴慧玲（38岁，企业家）说：“我们希望透过‘丹尼民主熊’的微笑来拉近跟选民的距离。”
国民团结党（NSP）也不落人后，推出印有政党标志的别针、徽章、小旗子等纪念品，来进行宣传。蒙巴登单选区竞选代理颜程伟（35岁，牙医）说，他们的选区也会免费分发印有候选人宣传资料的纸巾和小册子给选民。
人民行动党（PAP）虽然没有推出吉祥物，不过阿裕尼集选区团队却设计了印有团队“炒粿条”的磁性贴卡，分发给选民。义工林可芯（29岁，税务顾问）指出，这些粿条的“配料”，是团队为选民制定的10大民生计划。
想知道吉祥物红蚂蚁“新保”和“丹尼民主熊”有何象征？各政党推出这类富创意的政治包装又有哪些？马上点击vodcast，让omy带你探个究竟！
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
2011年5月1日星期日
The Tech Expo
The Tech Expo
Admission - Free
Expo Hall 6B
10am to 9pm
Until 2 May 2011 (TODAY)
Email: contactus@harveynorman.com.sg
Website: www.harveynorman.com.sg
Admission - Free
Expo Hall 6B
10am to 9pm
Until 2 May 2011 (TODAY)
Email: contactus@harveynorman.com.sg
Website: www.harveynorman.com.sg
2011年4月21日星期四
2nd hand goods for sale 二手货清销
**2nd hand furniture and electrical appliances**
～～二手家私电器出售～～
**lelong barang elektrik dan perabot terpakai**
1. 少年儿童睡床+书桌 S$100 Teenager bed + study table
2. ALCOM牌微波炉 S$50 ALCOM microwave oven
3. 二人白色沙发 S$50 White coloured sofa two person
要钱嫑货，保养有方，安全可用。Safe to use, well maintained!
清货大促销！同时买两样以上有得扣！Buy more = more discount!
丢掉实在太浪费了，大家来拯救地球吧。Save our planet earth!
提供送货服务，地点马西岭MARSILING( sales location)。
HP/SMS now!
9七4836零4 （谢绝玩弄）
9-seven-4830-zero-4 (No pranks)
～～二手家私电器出售～～
**lelong barang elektrik dan perabot terpakai**
1. 少年儿童睡床+书桌 S$100 Teenager bed + study table
2. ALCOM牌微波炉 S$50 ALCOM microwave oven
3. 二人白色沙发 S$50 White coloured sofa two person
要钱嫑货，保养有方，安全可用。Safe to use, well maintained!
清货大促销！同时买两样以上有得扣！Buy more = more discount!
丢掉实在太浪费了，大家来拯救地球吧。Save our planet earth!
提供送货服务，地点马西岭MARSILING( sales location)。
HP/SMS now!
9七4836零4 （谢绝玩弄）
9-seven-4830-zero-4 (No pranks)
2011年4月7日星期四
Teguh Herba to expand distribution nationwide
Teguh Herba to expand distribution network nationwide
TEGUH Herba Enterprise, a manufacturer of traditional herbal energy drink and herbal capsule health supplement, plans to expand its distribution network throughout the country in its effort to widen and increase awareness of its products.
With the planned expansion of its distribution network, the Kuantan-based enterprise, which owns Teguh Herba brand of herbal cocoa drink and herbal capsule health supplement, is confident that its locally concocted herbal products would offer value added health benefits to a wider section of the nation’s population.
Currently, the products are sold in Pahang directly to consumers and through online sales. Both products are also available through mail orders with consumers hailing from Kelantan, Johor, Perak, Kedah, Penang, Perlis and Malacca.
Formulation and contract manufacturing of the Teguh Herba products are undertaken by TPM Biotech Sdn Bhd at the TPM Biotech’s Herbal Biotech Centre in Raub, Pahang. TPM Biotech is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd, an agency under the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.
Wide range: Khairul showing his company’s herbal cocoa drink and herbal health supplements that are manufactured by TPM Biotech at its facility in Raub, Pahang.
Teguh Herba Enterprise manager Khairul Redzuan Ibrahim said the company aimed to explore the markets in Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei.
The company’s current monthly production of the herbal cocoa energy drink is 3,000 boxes and 5,000 boxes for the herbal capsule supplement. They are approved by the Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau and certified halal by Jakim.
The herbal energy cocoa drink comes in 20 sachets each box. It contains extracts of two main herbal ingredients: tongkat ali and lasianthus. The herbal capsule supplement, which contains 100% herbal extracts, comes in a box of 30 capsules.
“It is our vision to ensure our quality products, which are affordably priced, will be able to reach a wider public. We have invested substantially in time and money for research and development (R&D) of both these products because we strongly believe in sharing the invaluable concoction developed by our founder through his earlier sufferings,” said Khairul.
On the company’s future expansion plan, Khairul said plans were in the pipeline to diversify into new herbal health products for women to restore their health and vitality after pregnancy.
“We wish to express our gratitude to TPM Herbal Biotech Centre for opening the doors and showing us the opportunities in our business venture. The manufacturing aspects and maintaining the consistent quality of our products are taken care of by TPM Biotech.
The herbal cocoa energy drink and herbal capsule were formulated by the company’s founder, Ibrahim Manan, in 2008 who consumed the concoction himself to reduce his blood sugar level.
In wanting to share his formulation for diabetic treatment, Ibrahim and his family turned his earlier adversity into a business opportunity by venturing into the traditional herbal treatment industry.
TPM Biotech Sdn Bhd’s Herbal Biotech Centre was recently awarded the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Audit Standard (HACCP) certificate whereby food products manufactured by it can be exported internationally.
In addition, the TPM Biotech facility also has the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) status, accorded by the Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau in 2006.
·IF you have a business-related event such as product launches, new appointments and store openings to highlight, e-mail us at metro@thestar.com.my
-News courtesy of The Star-
TEGUH Herba Enterprise, a manufacturer of traditional herbal energy drink and herbal capsule health supplement, plans to expand its distribution network throughout the country in its effort to widen and increase awareness of its products.
With the planned expansion of its distribution network, the Kuantan-based enterprise, which owns Teguh Herba brand of herbal cocoa drink and herbal capsule health supplement, is confident that its locally concocted herbal products would offer value added health benefits to a wider section of the nation’s population.
Currently, the products are sold in Pahang directly to consumers and through online sales. Both products are also available through mail orders with consumers hailing from Kelantan, Johor, Perak, Kedah, Penang, Perlis and Malacca.
Formulation and contract manufacturing of the Teguh Herba products are undertaken by TPM Biotech Sdn Bhd at the TPM Biotech’s Herbal Biotech Centre in Raub, Pahang. TPM Biotech is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd, an agency under the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.
Wide range: Khairul showing his company’s herbal cocoa drink and herbal health supplements that are manufactured by TPM Biotech at its facility in Raub, Pahang.
Teguh Herba Enterprise manager Khairul Redzuan Ibrahim said the company aimed to explore the markets in Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei.
The company’s current monthly production of the herbal cocoa energy drink is 3,000 boxes and 5,000 boxes for the herbal capsule supplement. They are approved by the Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau and certified halal by Jakim.
The herbal energy cocoa drink comes in 20 sachets each box. It contains extracts of two main herbal ingredients: tongkat ali and lasianthus. The herbal capsule supplement, which contains 100% herbal extracts, comes in a box of 30 capsules.
“It is our vision to ensure our quality products, which are affordably priced, will be able to reach a wider public. We have invested substantially in time and money for research and development (R&D) of both these products because we strongly believe in sharing the invaluable concoction developed by our founder through his earlier sufferings,” said Khairul.
On the company’s future expansion plan, Khairul said plans were in the pipeline to diversify into new herbal health products for women to restore their health and vitality after pregnancy.
“We wish to express our gratitude to TPM Herbal Biotech Centre for opening the doors and showing us the opportunities in our business venture. The manufacturing aspects and maintaining the consistent quality of our products are taken care of by TPM Biotech.
The herbal cocoa energy drink and herbal capsule were formulated by the company’s founder, Ibrahim Manan, in 2008 who consumed the concoction himself to reduce his blood sugar level.
In wanting to share his formulation for diabetic treatment, Ibrahim and his family turned his earlier adversity into a business opportunity by venturing into the traditional herbal treatment industry.
TPM Biotech Sdn Bhd’s Herbal Biotech Centre was recently awarded the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Audit Standard (HACCP) certificate whereby food products manufactured by it can be exported internationally.
In addition, the TPM Biotech facility also has the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) status, accorded by the Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau in 2006.
·IF you have a business-related event such as product launches, new appointments and store openings to highlight, e-mail us at metro@thestar.com.my
-News courtesy of The Star-
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