SINGAPORE: International experts in the field of disability sports will be conducting courses in Singapore to impart their knowledge to local coaches, under a partnership announced on Wednesday (Nov 23) between the International Paralympic Committee (IPC ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports down 5.4% in Q3
SINGAPORE - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) are expected to shrink 5 to 5.5 per cent this year on the back of lacklustre global growth - a larger contraction than the 3 to 4 per cent contraction previously forecast. Nodx is expected to pick up ... ( read original story ...)
Ecclestone holds out hope for Singapore
Singapore: Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he wants ... Ecclestone’s latest statement provide some positive news for Formula One in Southeast Asia, after neighbouring Malaysia confirmed it was dropping its grand prix after 2018. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops Asian digital transformation index
The EIU’s ‘Connecting Capabilities’ report shows Singapore is leading the way in Asian Digital Transformation Index. It notes that the city-state’s strong performance is primarily due to its well-developed digital infrastructure, as well as a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore inflation down 0.1% in October
Smaller drag from oil-related items offset lower food and services inflation. Singapore inflation has fallen 0.1% in October, compared to the 0.2% fall in September. This came as a smaller drag from the cost of oil-related items more than offset lower food ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore downgrades 2016 GDP, exports forecasts after third-quarter contraction
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore downgraded its forecasts on economic growth and exports for 2016 after confirming a contraction in output in the third quarter, raising the risk of a recession amid fresh uncertainty around global trade under U.S. President ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore scalpers sell Coldplay tickets at 3,000% premiu…
High demand to see the British soft-rock band perform is creating a thriving resale market where tickets are going at a 3,000-percent premium. ( read original story ...)
OCBC establishes US$10b global covered bond programme
OVERSEA-CHINESE Banking Corporation (OCBC) has established a US$10 billion global covered bond programme that will be available to certain non-US investors outside of the US. This programme, announced in a filing to the Singapore Exchange on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Singapore sign banana exports contract
SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s biggest banana producer, Nusantara Tropical Farm, signed a memorandum of understanding with Benelux Flower and Food for its first Cavendish banana export to Singapore. The contract was signed during the Fruit Indonesia 2016 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports slump in Q3, forecast for year downgraded
SINGAPORE: Exports in Singapore slumped in the third quarter, declining 5.4 per cent from the previous year, according to figures released by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore on Thursday (Nov 24). The contraction follows a 0.2 per cent decline in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore downgrades 2016 GDP, exports f'casts after Q3 contraction
SINGAPORE, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Singapore downgraded its forecasts on economic growth and exports for 2016 after confirming a contraction in output in the third quarter, raising the risk of a recession amid fresh uncertainty around global trade under U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tests self-driving scooters to stop phone-obsessed walkers colliding into each other
In cities around the world, the spread of technology is giving rise to a unique problem – collisions between phone-obsessed walkers. But one group in Singapore believes it may have the answer in the form of a self-driving scooter. According to its makers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new Formula One deal
Singapore's government funds 60 percent of the S$150 million ($105.13 million) it costs to host the race each year After negotiating Singapore's current Formula One deal, Bernie Ecclestone said in 2012 the hardest thing was explaining to the authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telco’s mobile revenue declines
SINGAPORE: Originally, there were three parties vying to be Singapore’s fourth telco, namely MyRepublic, TPG Telecom and airYotta. Last Wednesday, airYotta had to drop out from the race as it did not meet the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s ... ( read original story ...)
Defying disruption and embracing change in Singapore
With disruption highlighted as the defining challenge for Singapore's economy, small business owners can no longer rely on traditional brick-and-mortar stores for their survival. As technological change sweeps across many industries, what is key ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore best in Asia at adapting to new technology
Singapore is tops in Asia for its ability to transform itself in the face of digital disruptions, said a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Well-known "disruptions" include car-sharing app Uber affecting the taxi industry and streaming site Netflix ... ( read original story ...)