Singapore economy grew 3.5% in 2017 supported by the 3.1% growth in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, easing from growth of 5.4% in the previous quarter. A continued rise in demand for electronic gadgets, growth in exports and boosted investment ... ( read original story ...)
USDA Export Sales Report
Exports of 428,100 MT were up 30 percent from the previous week and 14 percent from the prior 4-week average. The primary destinations were to Iraq (105,000 MT), Mexico (104,100 MT), Japan (59,600 MT), Chile (49,500 MT), and Guatemala (33,500 MT). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Press : Book Fair 2018 rekindles the joy of reading
Singapore, 23 April 2018--- Singapore Book Fair (SBF), an annual event where publishers and book retailers gather, will be held at two new venues located right in the heart of the Civic District - Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES from 25 to 31 May. With the ... ( read original story ...)
Straits Times Index STI Supporting Stock Market Bulls
Straits Times Index (STI) is regarded as the benchmark index for the Singapore stock market. It tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is jointly calculated by Singapore Exchange (SGX), Singapore Press Holdings ... ( read original story ...)
Former Singapore Customs officer, 61, to go to jail for GST tourist refund ruse
SINGAPORE - For two years, a Singapore Customs officer repeatedly abused her position to fraudulently obtain goods and services tax (GST) tourist refunds. In total, she received more than $16,000. Pang Yeow Biah, 61, who is no longer working there, pleaded ... ( read original story ...)
Top 5 Food Delivery Mobile Apps in Singapore
In the present decade, the concept of food delivery apps is evolving at an unstoppable pace and thus is making the entire process of food ordering extremely simple and convenient. Singapore has seen a fast spurt in use of these super fast food delivery apps. ( read original story ...)
Corporate Services Singapore Explains Why Singapore is Ideal for Company Incorporation
Various business sectors like manufacturing (OEM and silicon parts), financial intermediation and retail and wholesale trade are the main growth drivers for Singapore’s recent economic surge. This notwithstanding, Singapore’s resilient economy is only ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to set up first seed bank
SINGAPORE - Singapore will have its first seed bank next year, storing seeds of up to 25,000 plant species, in an effort to protect local and regional plant diversity. The Singapore Botanic Gardens Seed Bank will be set up by the National Parks Board ... ( read original story ...)
POSB vs OCBC vs POEMS vs Maybank Kim Eng: Which Regular Savings Plan Should You Choose?
It is designed for medium to long-term investments, so don’t expect to make a quick buck. Singapore currently offers four options: POSB Invest-Saver, OCBC Blue Chip Investment Plan, POEMS Share Builders Plan and Maybank Kim Eng Monthly Investment Plan. ( read original story ...)
RGS wins literature quiz, heads to NZ for world finals
At the POSB-NLB Kids' Lit Quiz 2018, students were asked questions from a wide range of literature genres, even comics. In the national finals yesterday, the team of four from Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) emerged tops, and will represent Singapore in ... ( read original story ...)
Raffles Girls’ School tops literature quiz and will represent Singapore in global round
SINGAPORE - What novel by Jane Austen is also a girl's name ... Organised by National Library Board (NLB) and supported by POSB, the Kids' Literature Quiz saw a record 126 teams from 71 schools who signed up this year to test their students' knowledge ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech Association launches marketplace lending committee
This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence "Fintech Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. The Singapore Fintech Association has launched a marketplace lending committee, which aims to build trust in the alt ... ( read original story ...)
UOB aims to help SMEs cut costs with solution
THE THAI unit of Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has released cloud-based integrated digital business solution aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to cut costs in accounting and inventory and payroll management. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines extends F1 race title sponsorship to 2019
The Singapore Grand Prix will continue to enjoy title sponsorship from Singapore Airlines for the next two years. Singapore Airlines will continue to act as the title sponsor for the Singapore Grand Prix for the next two years after confirming a contract ... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Stock Market Today: Asian Healthcare Specialists Limited and SLB Development Ltd Make Their Trading Debuts
It’s Fri-yay! Here are three things about the local stock market that you might be interested in today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), ended Friday at 3,573 points, down 25 points, or 0.7%. On the other hand, the Straits Times Index component ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Credit Card Sign-up Promotions in Singapore 2018 (UPDATED 20 APR)
Some common credit card freebies include: Citibank: $150 NTUC FairPrice or Takashimaya voucher ... for a rebate only at the end of the month or quarter. Get S$150 cashback at Singapore Airlines MoneySmart Exclusive! - Bonus S$100 worth of Grab OR NTUC ... ( read original story ...)