Singapore flags concerns with China’s monetary conditions

It could be a downside risk to its GDP growth. In a CNBC report, Loh Khum Yean, Singapore's permanent secretary for trade and industry, said the better performance came on the back of improved growth prospects in advanced economies. However, he said rising ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s Media Values

“The Censor and the Vibrator,” by Balli Kaur Jaswal (Op-Ed, May 22), criticized how the media is regulated in Singapore. One can read and see almost anything in Singapore, in private and online. But we treat free broadcasts differently. Singaporeans ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Morning News For May 26

Noble Group Ltd received a fresh blow as Fitch Ratings Ltd cut the embattled commodity trader’s rating for a second time in the space of 10 days, flagging concern over its ability to address about US$2 billion of debt that matures over the next 12 months. ( read original story ...)

Singapore is world’s second largest shark-fin trader: TRAFFIC

In 2012-2013, Singapore exported $40 million worth of shark fins, closely following Hong Kong’s $45 million, and imported $51.4 million worth of fins, following Hong Kong's $170 million. More than 72 percent of Singapore's shark fin exports went to Hong ... ( read original story ...)

Muslims in Singapore mark start of Ramadan on May 27

SINGAPORE: Muslims in Singapore will usher in the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday (May 27), kicking off a month of fasting. The holy month begins with the sighting of the new moon based on the Islamic lunar calendar, after which the religious authorities ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore now world’s second-largest shark fin trader

Despite various moves here in recent years, such as hotels removing shark’s fin from their restaurant menus, for example, Singapore has moved up the ranks to become the world’s second-biggest trader of the product, a report has found. Traffic ... ( read original story ...)

The best boutique hotels in Singapore

An insider's guide to the top boutique hotels in Singapore, including the best for designer interiors, historic and contemporary décor, luxurious rooms, rooftop pools, gourmet dining, Marina Bay views and swimming pools, near the Singapore River, Downtown ... ( read original story ...)

Electronics sector generates 30% more jobs in Q1

The sector added 600 unique online job postings. A recent report by JobTech revealed that there was an increase of more than 600 unique online job postings in the Singapore Electronics & Semiconductor sector in Q1, representing a 30% increase in online job ... ( read original story ...)