A Singapore banker has been convicted for his role in moving money that had originated from Malaysian state investment fund 1MDB. Yeo Jiawei was working for Swiss bank BSI at the time of the offences. The bank has since had its operations in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Business Class Flight from LA to Tokyo
There’s nothing like arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Flying business class can totally transform your travel. My recent trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo was a dream. The trip takes a whopping twelve hours (and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar hits weakest in more than 7 years
The Singapore dollar tumbled to its weakest since 2009, during the global financial crisis, and it may have further to go. The US dollar was fetching as much as 1.4506 Singapore dollars on Tuesday afternoon local time, according to Reuters data ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shocked by 'vicious attack' on Berlin Christmas market: MFA
SINGAPORE: Singapore is "shocked" by a possible terror attack ... The ministry advised Singaporeans in Germany to monitor the local news closely and heed the instructions of local authorities, as well as to register with MFA if they have not done so. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens security against terror attacks
Police and security officers will also be deployed at year-end festivities such as the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, which will see two major roads in the Civic District - St Andrew's Road and Connaught Drive - close for the celebration. Entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore condemns 'senseless act of violence' in Berlin: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (Dec 20) condemned an attack on one of Berlin's most-visited Christmas markets as a "senseless act of violence". "I am shocked by the vicious attack last night at a Christmas market in one of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to begin flying A350 to Houston
... service to Singapore Changi Airport. Click below for the top news from around the Houston area and beyond. Sign up for our newsletters to be the first to learn about breaking news and more. Go to 'Sign In' and 'Manage Profile' at the top of the page. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines : Ethiopian to Begin Singapore Direct Flight
According to him, the flights to Singapore would also greatly contribute to the strengthening of trade, investment, and tourism ties between a booming Africa and a highly developed, innovative, and business-friendly destination. Ethiopian is a global ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore starting to become costly for expats?
It is now the 16th most expansive location in the world. If the latest ECA International Cost of Living survey is anything to go by, then it seems like expats are finding Singapore becoming more expensive compared to before. According to the global ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Encourage Singapore optical shops to capture online market
Some online retailers of contact lenses also disguise themselves as Singapore sites. Perhaps the Optometrists and Opticians Board should encourage and help optical stores in Singapore to tap the new trend. Singapore stores could even blossom online and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's Skepticism Of Health Insurance
Imagine checking into the emergency department for a broken arm knowing ahead of time how much it will cost. Imagine getting a CT scan or getting admitted to the hospital and knowing ahead of time how much that will cost too. Or, say you need to get your ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Business Review Business Case Studies Awards 2017 still accepting nominations
Deadline is extended to 24 February 2017. After the success of its inaugural event in June 2016, the Singapore Business Review Business Case Studies Awards aims to continue its tradition of recognising the best business solution providers on its second year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines announces new daily services to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines will launch an additional daily service ... Importantly, Brisbane Airport offers international airlines the necessary market to support inbound and outbound business and leisure passengers, the benefits of which ripple across the industry. ( read original story ...)
Singapore's 70 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2016
Check out the story of a young lawyer who studied law while he was behind bars. Singapore’s most influential lawyers aged 40 and under is now on its third year. There are more or less 5,000 lawyers in Singapore, but these 24 women and 46 men dominate the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports surprisingly jump as shipments to China, EU surge
NODX rose 11.5% this month. According to CNBC, Singapore's exports unexpectedly jumped in November from a year earlier, helped by an rise in shipments to the European Union and China. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) last month rose 11.5 percent from a year ... ( read original story ...)
Talk of Cosco Singapore delisting back in spotlight
acknowledged to The Business Times delisting has been one possibility floated for the Singapore-listed counter. Mr Ang also said China's shipbuilding consolidation is likely to involve merger and acquisition deals or reducing yard capacity. With other ... ( read original story ...)