SINGAPORE: By 2035, the Asia-Pacific region is set to account for over three billion air passengers per year, boosted by Asia’s rising middle class. It would be a boon to Singapore, which has cemented its position as one of the world's leading aviation ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Property Shadow Leaves Singapore Developers Ahead
Hong Kong’s property stocks are cheaper than Singapore’s, although not cheap enough to account for the risk that the world’s least affordable city could have a housing crash. That’s according to analysts and money managers from Nomura Holdings Inc ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘needs to stay united and economically successful’
If Singapore is not economically successful, no major powers will invite it to the discussion table, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing said yesterday, as he explained the need to always explore opportunities with countries like the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May End Losing Streak
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, sliding more than 25 points or 0.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,320-point plateau, although it may find traction on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s second-largest bank wants a slice of China’s flagship infrastructure projects
Singapore’s second largest lender, Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation, aims to benefit from China’s flagship “Belt and Road Initiative” and Greater Bay Area projects, according to chief executive Samuel Tsien. OCBC hopes to profit from servicing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore committed to long-term relationship with Indonesia: DPM Teo
JAKARTA: Singapore is committed to a long-term relationship with Indonesia and has worked on a good agenda for the upcoming Leaders' Retreat next month, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Saturday (Aug 12) as he wrapped up a two-day working visit ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s productivity could improve this year: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore's productivity could improve a little bit more this year, having achieved 1 per cent growth in 2016, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Aug 12). Speaking at a National Day dinner at his ward in Teck Ghee, Mr Lee pointed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy healthier than expected in Q2
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's trade-reliant economy grew much faster than initially estimated in the second quarter and more than analysts had expected, with a rebound in services suggesting a broader and more balanced recovery after a stumble early in the year ... ( read original story ...)
DBS partners sgCarMart and Carro to create direct buyer-to-seller marketplace
DBS has announced the launch of DBS Car Marketplace - Singapore's largest direct seller-to-buyer car marketplace - in partnership with sgCarMart and Carro. DBS has announced the official launch of DBS Car Marketplace - Singapore's largest direct seller-to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore port authority hosts workshop
SINGAPORE: The OECS Region is Ideally Positioned for the Development of the Maritime Industry. The capacity of OECS port authorities to minimize trade transaction costs and spur economic growth has been strengthened following a five-day regional training ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Air Miles Credit Cards in Singapore for Frequent Flyers
this card may not have the best dollar to mile earn rates in Singapore. But the Citi PremierMiles Visa Card has an unbeatable sign-up bonus that can help you earn up to 42,000 miles. However, you must be new to Citibank to qualify. That means you can’t ... ( read original story ...)
DBS launches online marketplace for transacting cars
It said in a press release that the online one-stop-shop for consumers to buy and sell cars is the first such marketplace in Singapore to be managed by a bank. Partnering with popular online car sales portals sgCarMart and Carro, the new DBS venture is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore playing catch-up in mobile banking use
at US$107,424 — over 30 per cent larger than that of the average millennial in Singapore. In contrast, POSB, with a tradition of offering low-cost banking services for the mass market, captures the smallest wallet size at US$36,959, the survey showed. ( read original story ...)
Home-grown pride: A look at 8 of Singapore’s oldest businesses
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Even though Singapore has just celebrated its 52nd birthday, many of its home-grown companies have been in existence for much longer, with several being twice as old as its home country. Many of these firms have survived ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economic growth accelerates in second quarter, beating forecasts
That was supported by the electronics and precision engineering sectors amid strong global demand for semiconductors and semiconductor-related equipment, according to a statement from Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry. Services sectors also ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore narrows 2017 GDP forecast as Q2 growth quickens to 2.9%
SINGAPORE: The full year growth forecast for the Singapore economy has been narrowed to 2 to 3 per cent, from the earlier range of 1 to 3 per cent, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Friday (Aug 11) as data showed the economy growing quicker ... ( read original story ...)