SYDNEY - Singapore and Australia on Friday (March 29) agreed to cooperate on combating violent extremism and ensuring that technology firms prevent the spread of hate speech and intolerance in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new land-use plan boon for many developers
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore will allow owners of older commercial property in the central business district to develop larger ones in their place, boosting both valuations and ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t be fooled this April 1; what World Backup Day can teach consumers
SINGAPORE, March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As April approaches, consumers and businesses should reflect on the unexpected cybersecurity lessons World Backup Day (March 31) and April Fools' Day can ... ( read original story ...)
Export growth expected to remain under pressure across Asia: Oxford Economics
SINGAPORE (Mar 29): A weakening trend in Chinese import demand and slower global trade will continue to weigh heavily on exports across Asia, according to Oxford Economics. “We expect exports to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank to end tightening run as economy sags: Reuters poll
Weakening growth momentum for Singapore’s open economy - a high-tech manufacturing base and transportation hub - underscores the risks to Asia’s export economies from a slowdown in China and ... ( read original story ...)
Grab to Double Singapore Staff to 3,000 in Latest Expansion
Grab, Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing company, plans to double its staff in Singapore to 3,000 by the time it moves into new headquarters next year. Grab signed an 11-year lease for new offices ... ( read original story ...)
Exxon hires former BP crude oil trader Ruddin Dhilawala in Singapore, sources say
Exxon Mobil Corp has hired former BP crude oil trader Ruddin Dhilawala, to further boost its trading capabilities in Singapore, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Investment banking fees fall a quarter to US$173 mil in 1Q: Refinitiv
SINGAPORE (Mar 28): Singapore investment banking activities generated US$172.8 million ($234 million) in fees in the first quarter ended Wednesday, which was 24.8% lower compared to a year ago. This ... ( read original story ...)
What is Blockchain Technology in Singapore?
Singapore is one of the countries that have been open aboutembracing Blockchain technology, and it has particularly been keen on takingadvantage of what this particular technology has to offer. This ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will invest $724 million in technology transformation
(Mar 28): Singapore will allocate $724 million under a current plan to transform its economy into one that relies more on fields such as research and on companies that create new markets and jobs. The ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC downgrades stocks in Singapore and Hong Kong
HSBC said it lowered its stance on Singapore stocks to "neutral" from "overweight," and downgraded Hong Kong equities from "neutral" to "underweight." The bank kept its "overweight" stance on China, ... ( read original story ...)
Doing Business in Singapore: 6 Things to Keep in Mind
It’s only a slight exaggeration to say that Singapore lies at the crossroads of the world. This prosperous nation-state sits atop the Strait of Malacca, the most direct shipping lane between the ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC forms ethics committee, first such by a Singapore bank
It provides oversight of policies, guidelines and programmes that support a strong and responsible organisation culture firmly founded on its core values and the spirit of long-term thinking, the bank ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Feb copper scrap exports expand nine-fold on Singapore demand
Thailand exported 61,437 mt of copper scrap in February, up 794% from the 6,867 mt exported a year ago, thanks largely to demand from Singapore, according to Thai customs data released this week. The ... ( read original story ...)
Exxon hires ex-BP crude oil trader in Singapore: sources
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp has hired former BP crude oil trader Ruddin Dhilawala, to further boost its trading capabilities in Singapore, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Backs Lab-Grown Meat, Robots in $535 Million Push
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore will allocate S$724 million ($535 million) under a current plan to transform its economy into one that relies more on fields such as research and on companies that create new ... ( read original story ...)