Singapore and Sri Lanka, dismissing protests, signs FTA

With the FTA, tariff savings for Singapore exports are estimated to hit S$10 million annually. Singapore and Sri Lanka are also committed to granting better access to each other's services markets, said MTI, adding that the agreement includes sectors of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore firms bullish on news of Sri Lanka FTA

"Sri Lanka is a promising market for Singapore small and medium-sized enterprises. (It offers) compelling business opportunities... at sizes digestible by Singapore companies," said Singapore Business Federation chairman Teo Siong Seng, who is leading a ... ( read original story ...)

Business Immigration to Singapore

Singapore is the fifth-wealthiest Southeast Asian Nation by GDP (world rank: 39). It is one of the most peaceful countries in the world. However, before leaving for Singapore you must know that there are some rules of the country for example military ... ( read original story ...)

PAL suspends Cebu-Singapore flights

Passengers with tickets for the Cebu-Singapore flights from March 25 ... PAL is also set to expand services in different cities in China to promote tourist and business travel. The carrier is looking to expand operations in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)

Uber partners with traditional taxi firm in Singapore

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Transportation and Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Uber will launch a new service in Singapore, dubbed UberFLASH ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore start-ups to ‘seek more funding’ in 2018

"Late-stage transactions will continue, with investors placing larger but safer bets on companies with proven business models and the strongest path to profitability," he added. Singapore recorded 17 VC deals totalling US$205 million (S$271 million ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore cuts monthly COE quota for small cars by 7.3%

Singapore Business Review previously reported that the government will freeze vehicle growth for cars and motorcycles, or those in categories A, B, and D, starting February 2018. The move is in line with the expansion of the city's road network. ( read original story ...)

Keep an ear out for Singapore’s first business radio station

SPH Radio's Money FM89.3 starts on Jan 29; it will tackle personal finance in a talk-show format Singapore will soon have its first radio station dedicated to business news and personal finance. To be launched on Jan 29, Money FM89.3 targets general ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Exchange to boost listings with dual-class shares

SGX, a global listing hub for business trusts and real estate investment trusts, has been considering the move for about a year on the recommendation of a key Singapore advisory panel. “Singapore is making huge efforts to transition into the new economy ... ( read original story ...)

HMS Industrial Networks opens in Singapore

HMS Industrial Networks on 12 January announced the opening of their new sales and support office in Singapore. This new office will help expand the market presence and local business of HMS in the growing South East Asian market. HMS has been doing ... ( read original story ...)

Three arrested for importing fake goods

Three people were arrested after they attempted to import counterfeit items at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints on Jan 3, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Singapore Police Force said in a joint statement yesterday. In the first of two ... ( read original story ...)

A first timer’s experience traveling business class

is something that's not offered in the economy section. So imagine the excitement I felt when I got the chance to fly business class via Singapore Airline last November. Selected members of the media including yours truly were invited by the company to see ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines’ new Airbus A380 for London, Hong Kong

Min spend, T&Cs apply. Click here. London and Hong Kong are next on the list for Singapore Airlines' newest Airbus A380s featuring the Star Alliance members' latest first class suites and business class seats. From 16 February a new A380 will take on SQ322 ... ( read original story ...)