Singapore April factory output rises 9.1 pct y/y

SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore’s factory output grew more than expected in April, accelerating from March, helped by an upswing in pharmaceuticals production, data showed on Friday. Manufacturing output in April rose 9.1 percent compared with a ... ( read original story ...)

Getting into the Ship Business in Singapore

Singapore is a leading international maritime centre that boasts over 5000 shipping corporations and contributes almost 7% of its GDP. Additionally, it is linked to an excess of 600 ports in over 120 different nations. Over the years, Singapore has gained ... ( read original story ...)

Where did Singapore’s US$503b overseas investment go to?

Singapore was the only Asian country selected for SEO Amsterdam Economics’ study due to the proportion of its FDI towards its GDP, along with its status as a tax haven, its business environment, and its connection to both high-tax and low-tax jurisdictions. ( read original story ...)

Investors in Dark as Singapore and India Fight Over Futures

Load Error A fight between Singapore Exchange Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. over derivatives contracts is threatening to end a popular way of hedging Indian shares. The battle, which went to court in Mumbai this week, has left traders ... ( read original story ...)

High capital growth for landed housing in Singapore

Singapore’s property market has seen a limited supply of landed property over the past five years. Despite the scarcity of landed homes, the number of unsold inventory has been at a record low, with limited freehold supply coming into the market. ( read original story ...)

High capital growth in landed housing in Singapore

Industry experts indicate that now is the best time to invest in Singapore property market. By Mindy Chong Singapore’s property market has seen a limited supply of landed property over the past five years. Despite the scarcity of landed homes ... ( read original story ...)

OCBC to Enable Naked Payments with Merchant Partners

Singapore’s OCBC bank is teaming up with Touché on a pioneering naked payments initiative. Touché first announced its biometric payments system at the beginning of last year. It’s designed to link fingerprint biometrics to credit card information ... ( read original story ...)