SINGAPORE: In the current environment where things happen very fast, it is critical for Singapore to continue to have a national broadcaster that people can turn to as a credible and reliable source of news. Chee Hong Tat, Minister of State at the Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore customs seizes non-duty paid cigarettes
SINGAPORE: Customs officers made the largest haul of contraband cigarettes in two different operations. According to details, more than 25,000 cartons of duty unpaid cigarettes were seized in the two operations, Singapore Customs said. A raid at a ... ( read original story ...)
Koh Nguang How: Singapore's one-man museum
Yishun once made the local news for being home to the first neighbourhood in Singapore where it was permitted to keep cats. Now the unobtrusive suburb plays host to a unique cultural ark - a tiny version of Borges' infinite library that can be tidied away ... ( read original story ...)
Companies need to pursue innovation amid challenging year: S Iswaran
the minister said 2016 ended with some positive news. Strong performance in the fourth quarter, especially from the manufacturing sector which saw a strong reversal from its contraction in the third quarter, buoyed Singapore's economic growth in 2016. ( read original story ...)
Fitness movement CrossFit powers ahead in Singapore
SINGAPORE: It might sound unappealing to some, but earlier this month (Jan 20) a group of 20 fitness fanatics left the comfort of their beds to get up at the crack of dawn to take part in a high-intensity, multi-discipline workout at Marina Barrage. They ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must renew economy to stay prosperous: PM Lee
At a time of uncertainty in the global environment, Singapore must renew its economy again to remain vibrant and prosperous, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says. "This emphasis on renewal is even sharper in this Year of the Rooster, whose crowing signals a ... ( read original story ...)
Corey Brown happy to be back on familiar turf after successful stint in Singapore
COREY Brown would have spent just five weeks in Singapore if it wasn’t for a bit of advice from Joao Moreira. Star jockey Brown, who will make his return to Sydney racing at Rosehill on Saturday after 3½ years abroad, stopped into Singapore on his way ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory-gate inflation fastest in five years on oil price rise
A money changer displays currency notes in Singapore October 10, 2007. Reuters Singapore's producer price index has jumped 9 percent from a year earlier in December, pushed by a 47.3 percent surge in the oil index, Department of Statistics Singapore said ... ( read original story ...)
POP: Singapore Airlines Business Class A350-900 MAN-IAH
Let’s be honest. Sometimes you don’t want to read a whole review. So we’ve created a new series called POP: Pictures Only Post. Posts in this series will feature the product, minimal description, and focus on 5-10 Pics. A more detailed review will ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Called Rangebound On Friday
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Thursday, one day after it had snapped the four-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 40 points or 1.3 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,050-point ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank revising minimum required balance on Feb 1
Citibank Singapore customers will soon have to save and/or invest at least $15,000 with the bank, or face increased account service fees. For the past few weeks, the bank has been issuing alerts to customers across all its segments - from retail to private ... ( read original story ...)
Why the investment outlook for Singapore property markets may be grim
A long slump in Singapore's retail, residential and office property markets shows no signs of ending soon as declining occupancy weighs on older marquee sites in the regional financial hub and banks and other key tenants shed staff and look at new and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property rebounds
SINGAPORE: Yes, you heard it right – Singapore’s home prices are set to make a comeback after a three-year losing streak. And analysts think property developer stocks are the best way to play that rebound. Amid a restructuring push to boost a slowing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore 2016 employment growth lowest since 2003
Public servants and contractors sit at their desks at a public housing administration center in Singapore June 13, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su Employment growth prospects look grim in Singapore with the latest report by the Ministry of Manpower showing total ... ( read original story ...)
Now Could Be a Good Time to Buy Singapore Property Stocks
Home prices likely to reach bottom this year, OCBC’s Lee says Yes, you heard it right -- Singapore’s home prices are set to make a comeback after a three-year losing streak. And analysts think property developer stocks are the best way to play that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore output surges on electronics, drugs
SINGAPORE--Singapore's industrial production jumped in December, helped by strong growth in electronics and pharmaceuticals output. Industrial production rose 21.3% in December from the previous year, compared with the median forecast for a 8.9% rise from ... ( read original story ...)