SINGAPORE (ICIS)--South Korea’s export volumes of most major petrochemical items in January increased on a year-on-year basis, in line with spikes in value of its overall shipments abroad, with strong trade growth expected for the whole of 2018 on the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia syndicate involved in theft, illegal export of lorry parts busted with help from Singapore authorities
PORT KLANG (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysian police have busted a syndicate involved in the theft and illegal export of lorry parts with the arrest of five men, including a Bangladeshi and Egyptian national. Police also managed to recover a ... ( read original story ...)
32 Bangladesh missions meet export target
Out of the 25 Missions, which missed the export target, the export growth of 12 Missions -- Berlin, Tokyo, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Moscow, Manila, Jakarta, Stockholm, Rabat, Katmandu and Colombo -- was higher than that of the corresponding period ... ( read original story ...)
This country is now tied with Singapore as having the most powerful passport in the world
South Korea is now tied with Singapore for the title of most powerful passport, according to a global ranking. Singapore became the first Asian country to top the list back in October. South Korea moved up the list when Uzbekistan granted visa-free access ... ( read original story ...)
Why it will be sizzling at the Singapore Sevens
The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens returns to the state-of-the-art National Stadium on 28-29 April bigger, better and bolder! In just two years, Singapore has fast become a fans’ and players’ favourite stop on the sevens circuit. Sports fans are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing gets unexpected lift from electronics
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's factory output surprised by growing at a much faster pace than expected in January as the electronics segment rebounded. However, analysts cautioned against reading too much into the monthly number. Most economists ... ( read original story ...)
Successful Blockchain Trial Concludes in Singapore
A blockchain trial which tested shipping from China to Singapore has been deemed a success by its operating partners, carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL), terminal operator PSA International (PSA) and the Singaporean branch of the technology giant IBM. ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans to receive bonus up to $300: Finance Minister Heng
The Finance Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat announced on Feb 19 that all the residents of the republic, particularly those who are aged 21 or above will receive a one-off 'SG Bonus' of up to $300 each as the 2017 budget came with a surplus of almost ... ( read original story ...)
CashKaro expands its footprints in Singapore with ZoBucks
ZoBucks will also help shoppers get the best discounts and voucher codes from multiple retailers, all on a single platform.ANI | February 26, 2018, 16:16 IST New Delhi: Premier cashback site CashKaro on Monday announced its venturing into the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore Jan factory output surges past expectations
SINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Singapore’s industrial production jumped much more than expected in January helped by a surge in biomedical manufacturing and electronics output, data showed on Monday. Manufacturing output rose 17.9 percent in January from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore January factory output jumps 17.9 percent, beats expectations
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial production grew more than expected in January helped by a jump in electronics output, data showed on Monday. Manufacturing output in January rose 17.9 percent from a year earlier, data from the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Ripple extends partnerships to India, Singapore
a Singapore-based remittance service provider with more than 20,000 subscribers. Ripple has also signed up two major customers in Brazil, the private bank Itaú Unibancois and online money transfer service Beetech. The news comes in conjunction with Ripple ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung Galaxy S9 series available in Singapore from 16 March
Samsung’s latest flagship S9 series will be available in Singapore on 16 March with prices starting from $1,198 and pre-orders starting this Thursday (1 March). The 5.8-inch Galaxy S9 is priced at $1,198 (64GB), while its larger 6.2-inch sibling Galaxy ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC uses voice assistants to make banking simpler for consumers
OCBC Bank has launched its latest digital innovation using Siri, Apple’s virtual assistance. The brand claims to be the first bank in Singapore that enables its customers to do their day-to-day banking and make cashless payments using just voices. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Poised To Extend Friday’s Gains
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 85 points or 2.4 percent. The Straits Times ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Singapore exchange financial information
Indonesia and Singapore will begin to implement the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) agreement in September 2018, according to Indonesia’s Antara news agency. Illustrative image -Photo: VNA John Hutagaol, a tax expert of Indonesia’s Finance ... ( read original story ...)