In Singapore, it appears that pets are currently regarded as personal property, with some focus placed on their well-being. This is reflected in the 2011 case of Tan Huey Kuan (alias Chen Huijuan) v Tan Kok Chye, which involved a dispute over the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes Mideast Mice business
The island nation of Singapore has been one of the most popular Asian Mice destinations, thanks to its top-notch infrastructure, stability, security and geographic location. However, in a highly competitive market, surrounded by equally attractive Mice ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s solid Q4 growth bolsters bets on c.bank tightening
SINGAPORE, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Singapore's economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter as factories lost steam, but a services sector recovery has bolstered expectations the central bank could tighten monetary policy as early as April, sending the local ... ( read original story ...)
Citi Singapore CMO Mayank Dutt takes on new role
Dutt held the role of CMO for over three years. According to his LinkedIn, prior the CMO role, he was VP of Premium Credit Cards and Affluent Marketing head with Citibank for over two years in Singapore. He was also VP of regional marketing for over two ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, Chubb in 15-year regional insurance tie-up
SINGAPORE - DBS Bank and Chubb have entered into a 15-year regional general insurance distribution partnership agreement in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. The agreement was effective from Monday. DBS will distribute, on an exclusive or preferred ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Economy Expands More Than Estimated on Services
Singapore’s economy grew at a faster pace than economists estimated in the fourth quarter of 2017, boosted by services such as finance and insurance. Gross domestic product rose at a seasonally adjusted and annualized rate of 2.8 percent from the ... ( read original story ...)
Why you should consider doing business in Singapore
Whether you’ve been debating global expansion for an existing enterprise or are ready to invest in a brand-new startup, there are several reasons Singapore has become an attractive location for American entrepreneurs. According to Fortune, the ASEAN ... ( read original story ...)
New Virtual Telco In S’pore Offers Free Subscription In Exchange For Referrals – Insists It’s Not MLM
A new virtual mobile telco called Zero Mobile, which is headquartered in Australia, will be launching in Singapore by this month. Singapore is its first overseas market, making it the second virtual mobile telco here after Circles.Life. Virtual telcos do ... ( read original story ...)
LAVO Singapore Rings in 2018 with Jamie Foxx at Marina Bay Sands
LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar makes its Asia debut in Singapore at iconic Sands SkyPark SINGAPORE, Jan. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The atmosphere at Marina Bay Sands was electric as party-revellers ushered in the New Year in style with international ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy expands 3.5% in 2017, PM Lee says
Lee did not provide details of the expansion in his message, but Singapore's economy was buoyed by an improved manufacturing sector marked by strong external demand for electronics and precision products. The government will announce the details of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grew 3.5 percent in 2017: PM Lee
Singapore's economy grew 3.5 percent in 2017 on the back of improved productivity as well as a pick-up in the global economy, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday. Singapore's trade-reliant economy has enjoyed a boost this year from an improvement ... ( read original story ...)
Bicentennial commemoration in 2019 to dig deep into Singapore’s history
The history of modern Singapore goes much further back than Sir Stamford Raffles’ landing on the island in 1819. This is one of the messages that the upcoming Singapore Bicentennial commemorative effort hopes to impress upon the public. Announced by ... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Market This Week: United Overseas Bank Ltd Leads the Pack Higher
The 10,185 square metres site, which has a gross plot ratio of 1.4, allows the property outfit to “replenish its land bank for residential development in Singapore”. On the other hand, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd (SGX: BS6), fell the most. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bar offers bitcoin New Year party package
A Singapore bar that bills itself as the world's highest cryptocurrency club is offering a New Year's Eve package that includes a limousine pick-up and butler service -- but it'll cost you a whole bitcoin. Skyline, on the 45th floor of a skyscraper ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Intolerance of Dissent in the Spotlight as Police Take on a ‘Recalcitrant’ Activist
Singapore’s intolerance of dissent was put into the spotlight this month when authorities briefly detained a prominent activist for organizing “illegal assemblies.” According to the police, activist Jolovan Wham committed seven offenses for ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Prime hasn’t made a huge dent in Singapore, but it’s early days
None of those apps show any dips in the rankings as a result of Amazon’s product availability. Android is the mobile platform of choice in Singapore. In 2017, it had a market share of 60 percent, while iOS captured 27.4 percent of the market, according ... ( read original story ...)