Monday #sgroundup: Singapore news website operator questions MDA 'obsession' on foreign funding
Here are today's top trending stories in case you missed them:
Singapore news website operator TOC Ltd questions MDA 'obsession' on foreign funding
The company behind The Online Citizen on Monday questioned the Media Development Authority’s “obsession” with ensuring local news websites do not get foreign funding, as it recommended scrapping regulations hampering their operations.
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/hong-kong-shanghai-stock-gets-035431722--finance.html
Singapore consumer confidence finally rebounds after three-year optimism drought
Singaporeans are more upbeat on their future job prospects.
For the first time since three years, consumer confidence levels in Singapore exceeded 100 points to stand at 103 points in Q3 2014, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index released Monday by Nielsen.
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/local-consumer-confidence-finally-rebounds-040400381.html
UK banker on double murder charge grins leaving Hong Kong court
A British banker charged with the grisly murders of two women flashed a smile as he left a Hong Kong court Monday, after his case was adjourned so he can undergo psychiatric evaluation.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/hong-kong-court-orders-pyschiatric-reports-uk-banker-031508732.html
China's Xi, Japan's Abe hold landmark meeting after awkward handshake
With an awkward handshake, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held formal talks on Monday for the first time since the two leaders took office, a breakthrough in efforts to improve ties between the Asian rivals.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/chinas-xi-japans-abe-hold-landmark-meeting-044644417--business.html
Hong Kong-Shanghai stock link gets green light
China is opening its stock market wider to foreigners, approving a cross-border trading link Monday that will allow investors in Shanghai and Hong Kong to buy and sell shares on both exchanges.
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/hong-kong-shanghai-stock-gets-035431722--finance.html