Foreign investment surges 52%

Imports of foreign-invested enterprises reached $71.35 billion ... Japan was the runner-up, with $5.46 billion, or 24.92 per cent of the FDI. Singapore followed with $3.8 billion, accounting for 17.3 per cent of the total FDI. The central province of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s banking sector filling tech roles fast

There were 3,150 unique online jobs in Singapore’s banking and finance industry during the second quarter, marking a 12% hike from the first three months this year, according to labor market intelligence provider JobTech. Hiring in the industry has seen ... ( read original story ...)

Declining Exports to Singapore a ‘Blessing’ for Indonesia?

Over the past decade Indonesia has been able to ship more products, largely non-oil and gas items, directly from its ports to overseas destinations. A CMA CGM vessel. (Photo source: SINDO News) Jakarta, GIVnews.com – Indonesia’s exports to Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon launches Prime Now services in Singapore

Prime Now will allow Singapore users to place orders for fast delivery on a variety of items, including beer, beverages, milk, eggs, fresh produce, dried goods, consumer electronics, toys and baby products. The app was made available for download on ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon Prime makes first foray into South East Asia

The Singapore service promises two-hour delivery on thousands of items including groceries and electronics. Amazon Prime is a service available to Amazon customers who pay an annual membership fee. It was first launched in New York in December 2014 and has ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon Prime Now launches in Singapore

Products, sourced from hundreds of local vendors and distributors, as well as imported from overseas, include electronics, home appliances ... Amazon's Prime Now express delivery service will make Singapore's retail industry even more competitive, experts ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon launches Prime Now service in Singapore

The Singapore service promises two-hour delivery on items including groceries and electronics, reports the BBC. Amazon Prime is a service available to Amazon customers who pay an annual membership fee. It was first launched in New York in December 2014 and ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon Prime Now officially launches in Singapore

Prime Now is an exclusive service for members of Amazon Prime, a membership programme to launch in Singapore soon ... Goods available on Prime Now include electronics, home appliances, baby strollers, fitness wearables, beauty products and grocery items ... ( read original story ...)

How successful will Amazon Prime Now be in Singapore?

By now, you would have heard that Amazon's Prime Now has finally made it to Singapore's shores. Prime Now offers a free two-hour delivery service on orders of at least S$40. Consumers can place their orders for grocery items, consumer electronics ... ( read original story ...)

Noble Group Plunges on Profit Warning as Coupon Payment in Focus

Noble Group Ltd. plummeted in Singapore after the embattled commodity trader warned ... a consultant and former head of global commodity trade finance at HSBC Holdings Plc, commenting before the S&P statement and the share plunge. “They have some debt ... ( read original story ...)