Malaysia’s exports edged up 3.1% YoY in January, outperforming export growth across most ASEAN countries including Singapore and Indonesia which witnessed YoY declines of 10.1% and 4.7% respectively, ... ( read original story ...)
Cumbrian engineers aim to export engineering enthusiasm to Singapore
A team of engineers from Barrow who successfully launched a badge aimed at highlighting engineering as a career among Girl Guides are set to export the idea to the Far East. The Clever Cogs Challenge ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to raise insurance cover for overseas project funding to $50m
In 2018, seven in 10 Singapore businesses surveyed by the Singapore Business Federation have activities in overseas markets. “For companies that have internationalised, overseas revenue forms nearly h... ( read original story ...)
Consider these 4 factors before deciding on an HDB Loan or Bank Loan
Interest rates for bank loans are, however, more variable ... In the past, these packages were mainly pegged to Swap Offer Rates (SOR) and SIBOR (Singapore Interbank Offered Rate). However, banks have ... ( read original story ...)
Government approves BP’s export of 84 cargo loads of LNG to Singapore
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has approved United Kingdom-based oil giant BP’s proposal to export 84 cargo loads of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Singapore from its Tangguh LNG project in ... ( read original story ...)
China remains key market for local firms, says Enterprise Singapore
"We urge Singapore companies to take advantage of this valuable platform that could put their business at the heart of the world's fastest-growing economy." The CIIE, which was launched by Chinese Pre... ( read original story ...)
Impossible Foods Continues Asian Expansion in Singapore
Award-winning restaurants Adrift by David Myers, Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Empress, Park Bench Deli, Potato Head Singapore ... technologies in the world SINGAPORE--( ... ( read original story ...)
90 year old noodle vendor helps keep Singapore foodie culture alive
His two daughters - one a lecturer at a university in Melbourne and the other an accountant in Singapore - won't take over his business. "I don't think hawker centres will exist in the next 50 years," ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Grab Raises $1.5 Billion From SoftBank Fund
SoftBank is already a major backer of the Singapore-based startup, and the latest investment will boost its stake. Grab founder Anthony Tan is battling Go-Jek for leadership in the Southeast Asian mar... ( read original story ...)
Aging Singapore: 90-year old noodle vendor helps keep foodie culture alive
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Leong Yuet Meng cannot walk more than 10 meters without assistance. Yet, the frail 90-year-old still runs a wanton noodle stall in downtown Singapore, selling at least 200 bowls ... ( read original story ...)
Salary increases in Singapore to take a hit in 2019
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Property moguls top Singapore’s richest: Forbes
Real estate tycoons Robert and Philip Ng who control Far East Organization lead the field with a net worth of US$12 billion. A total of 22 Singaporeans made it to Forbes magazine’s list of billionaire... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to raise retirement age
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore, the world's second-fastest aging society, has reached agreement with trade unions and employers to increase the retirement age, its manpower minister said on Tuesday. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plan to adopt e-bills of lading to cut global trade costs
The project is backed by Singapore Shipping Association, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Customs, Infocomm Media Development Authority and Bank of China’s Singapore unit. ( read original story ...)
Volvo unveils driverless electric bus in Singapore
Volvo and a Singapore university unveiled a driverless electric bus Tuesday that will soon undergo tests in the city-state, the latest move towards rolling out autonomous vehicles for public transport ... ( read original story ...)
Grey matter: Singapore, unions agree to raise retirement age
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore, the world’s second-fastest ageing society, has reached agreement with trade unions and employers to increase the retirement age, its manpower minister said on Tuesday. ... ( read original story ...)