Category: BUSINESS

SINGAPORE - Business confidence in Singapore improved for the second consecutive quarter despite downside risks, the a quarterly survey found. According to Singapore Commercial Credit Bureau (SCCB)'s latest Business Optimism Index (BOI), the level of ... ( read original story ...)

It would seem like firms in Singapore are getting optimistic with their operations for the next quarter, as the business optimism index (BOI) study released by the Singapore Commercial Credit Bureau (SCCB) showed. According to the study, the business ... ( read original story ...)

The services sector is the most optimistic. Business sentiments in Singapore have recovered in the second quarter of this year following a pessimistic outlook in the preceding quarter. According to Singapore Commercial Credit Bureau (SCCB)’s latest ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s strategy to develop itself as a gold hub has proven successful, as its imports and exports almost doubled in the years after the goods and services tax (GST) was removed for investment-grade precious metals in 2012. But there is ... ( read original story ...)

The awarding ceremony was held on 5 June 2017 at the Sheraton Towers Singapore. Singapore Business Review again recognised outstanding business solution providers in the city state at the second Business Case Studies Awards. These firms helped their ... ( read original story ...)

Soon Ghee Chua, partner and Southeast Asia head at A.T. Kearney, said Singapore took the joint top spot for governance, which is used to measure long-term stability of a city through transparency, quality of bureaucracy and ease of doing business. ( read original story ...)

Thanks to a strong legal system, efficient infrastructure and minimal red tape, Singapore is one of the easiest places in the world to start a company His upbringing helped when he expanded the business to take on projects in mainland China. It was a chall ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - Growth in Singapore's private sector cooled in May, reflecting a slowdown in both output expansion and new business, according to the the latest Nikkei PMI survey released on Monday (June 5). Foreign demand for Singapore goods and services ... ( read original story ...)

Similarly, in Singapore there is a tour for everyone from families with toddlers to business travellers. With a wide range of interest areas covered by tours, including nature, food and history, visitors can expect an immersive experience of this city. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE - Singapore shares opened higher on Monday (June 5), with the benchmark Straits Times Index at 3,240.01 in early trade, up 0.13 per cent, or 4.05 points. Around 35 million shares exchanged hands. Gainers beat losers 83 to 34. Topics: ( read original story ...)

The country will focus on these two key priorities. In his speech at Singapore Business Federation’s ASEAN conference, Trade and Industry minister, Lim Hng Kiang expressed Singapore’s plans for the ASEAN during its chairmanship in 2018. During its ... ( read original story ...)

As an increasing number of airlines outfit their aircraft for ultra-longhaul missions, Singapore Airlines has chosen an all-premium passenger experience for its ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft, which will debut next year when SQ resumes ... ( read original story ...)

In January, it began flying the aircraft to Manchester as part of a wider route between Singapore and Houston. Meanwhile earlier this month the airline confirmed to Business Traveller Asia-Pacific that it would be launching a supplementary non-stop A350 ... ( read original story ...)

Over the years, Singapore has become a cultural melting pot, attracting travellers from across the world. Impeccable perfection and attention to detail showcased in every aspect make it an inviting destination for business travel as well. In 2015 alone ... ( read original story ...)

Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight is also expected to cast an impact on the gambling business in the Lion City. Singapore’s two gambling resorts, the Marina Bay Sands – owned by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation – and locally-owned Resorts World ... ( read original story ...)

According to business strategy experts, Singapore is one of the best countries to set up either a local business or an international one which has operations in Asia and Europe. It has strong investment and trade. Also, it enjoys agreements on avoidance of ... ( read original story ...)