And what does this mean for Singapore? To try to figure this out, we looked at two factors in international trade: the trade balance and currency appreciation/depreciation. Countries posting a trade surplus with the U.S. Redressing the balance of trade is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore could face choice between US or China, PM says
Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong ... The full HARDtalk interview runs on BBC World on Wednesday 1 March at 0430, 0930, 1530, 2030 GMT; and on the BBC News Channel at 0430 on Wednesday 1 March and at 0030 on Thursday 2 March. ( read original story ...)
With new mobile app, you can now buy a car on Carousell
SINGAPORE – Drivers looking to buy second-hand cars in Singapore can now add one more online platform in their search for used vehicles. Carousell Motors, a new mobile app by local online marketplace Carousell, will be available on the App Store for iOS ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile shopping in Singapore to grow by 42 percent this year: PayPal
Cross-border online shopping is also forecasted to grow by 23 percent this year. According to PayPal's Ipsos Cross-Border research report in 2016, more than a third of Singaporeans (38 percent) think they will be spending more online this year. Seventy ... ( read original story ...)
Tech start-ups cram into Singapore’s education sector
SINGAPORE: There is a new breed of technology entrepreneurs looking to cater to the country’s emphasis on education. By building automated homework assistance tools, online marketplaces to find and book tutors, as well as using data analytics to take a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, China signs 15 MoUs to strengthen ties
SINGAPORE: Singapore deepened and broadened ties with China with the signing of four agreements and another 15 memorandums of understanding (MOUs). As per details, the four agreements are on the formation of a Sino-Singapore joint expert panel with the aim ... ( read original story ...)
Grandmother, 53, is deported to Singapore leaving her British husband and their two sons behind despite living here for 27 years
If her appeal is rejected, then Irene will have to stay in Singapore for 10 years ... John Coventry, from Go Fund Me, said the campaign had seen 'explosive growth' as news spread. Speaking to reporters last year Mrs Clennel said the prospect of being ... ( read original story ...)