SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial production likely rose at the fastest annual pace in seven months in July, thanks to a global electronics boom, a Reuters poll showed. The median estimate in the survey of 11 economists was for industrial output ... ( read original story ...)
Busy waters around Singapore carry a host of hazards
SINGAPORE — The shipping lanes around Singapore, among the world’s busiest, carry a host of challenges to safe navigation, including a narrow strait, frequently limited visibility and thousands of vessels sailing through daily. Countless ships have ... ( read original story ...)
India’s foreign reserves at record high: DBS
SINGAPORE: India's foreign reserves continue to march to record highs, touching USD 393 billion early this month backed by strong foreign portfolio and investment flows, according to Development Bank of Singapore (DBS). "Strong year-to-date foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says It’s Seeking Business With Startups to Spur Them
Singapore’s government will support technology startups by doing business with them rather than having them rely on grants as the city-state pushes ahead with a plan to become a high-tech hub, a top minister said. The government wants to fuel private ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bank Stocks: UOB Is Top Pick, Upgraded to Buy
Singapore's big three bank stocks have reported their first half earnings but United Overseas Bank has emerged as the pick of the bunch for Maybank Kim Eng. The brokerage upgraded UOB (U11.SG) to buy from hold on its 'selective lending' strategy and its ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank and China’s Bank of Ningbo to deepen ties over 10 years
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank has inked a 10-year strategic cooperation agreement with its associate company, China's Bank of Ningbo, said the Singapore bank on Tuesday (Aug 22). The plan is to "deepen collaboration across a broad range of business areas ... ( read original story ...)
Some remains found in search for missing U.S. sailors after collision near Singapore, officials say
Some remains have been found in the search for the 10 sailors reported missing in the collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters on Monday. On Tuesday, the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said some remains of ... ( read original story ...)