Export of Swiss watches to Singapore surges 90% in Sept

Luxury timepieces sold like hot cakes in Singapore last month as Swiss exports surged 90 percent to the city-state. Shipments to Singapore jumped to CHF 179.2 million last month from CHF 94.5 million in September 2016 , figures released by the Federation ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore needs to be on guard for inflation pickup: MAS

Singapore’s central bank chief said while inflation is still well below the historical average, policy makers need to be proactive if a stronger economy results in a pickup in price pressures. Inflation will climb at some point if economic growth ... ( read original story ...)

OCBC Bank planning research push into rival market Hong Kong

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s second-largest lender has decided that the best place to expand its research is the Republic’s rival market Hong Kong. OCBC Bank plans to add coverage of 60 Hong Kong-listed stocks, with 14 to 20 started by year-end ... ( read original story ...)

Is there a glass ceiling for women in Singapore business?

As part of BBC World News’ 100 Women Season I spent some time taking a detailed look at women in business within Singapore. Talking to prolific members of the business community, I set out to investigate whether there is a glass ceiling within Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Exports Slump in September on Downturn in Electronics

Singapore Unveils New Regulations For Airbnb And Other Rental Platforms Singapore to double rail network length by 2030 (Bloomberg) -- A surge in Singapore exports proved short-lived as a plunge in electronics orders put the brakes on goods flows in the ... ( read original story ...)