The main reasons to expand a Vietnamese business to Singapore are not only close and long-term diplomatic relations, but also low taxes and a favourable business climate. Singapore is an ideal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports recover but too early to cheer: Maybank
SINGAPORE (Mar 20): Singapore’s exports recovered in February following three straight months of decline but Maybank Kim Eng thinks it is still too soon to call this an inflection point. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: How Iran fuel oil exports beat U.S. sanctions in tanker odyssey to Asia
SINGAPORE/BAGHDAD/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - At least two tankers have ferried Iranian fuel oil to Asia in recent months despite U.S. sanctions against such shipments, according to a Reuters analysis of ship ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports swing to surprise 4.9% rise in February after 3 months of decline
SINGAPORE - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) rose 4.9 per cent last month after three straight months of decline, on the back of growth in non-electronic shipments. This defied economists' ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s export and manufacturing woes spur economic slowdown in 2019
GDP growth is expected to decline to 2.4% in 2019 from 3.2% in 2018. Singapore braces for economic slowdown brought about by a more challenging environment for exports and the manufacturing sector. ... ( read original story ...)
When the Revolution Comes: Singapore’s Most Global Print Media Brand Reinvents Its Business Model
When Wei Koh and Bruce Lee started Revolution magazine in 2005 in Singapore as a passion project to indulge their love of high-end watches, the pair enjoyed many years of success. The magazine grew to ... ( read original story ...)
Paris ties Singapore, Hong Kong as world’s priciest cities
Paris is "extremely expensive to live in", with an average two-piece business suit for men setting buyers back ... of the survey that three cities were equally ranked top, after Singapore led the ... ( read original story ...)
Hyflux rescue at risk as Singapore threatens to seize water plant
which has offered a $380 million rescue package in exchange for a 60% stake in what was once a rising star on Singapore's business scene. The bailout deal gives the consortium the right to call ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms eye Dubai as emirate emerges as startup hub
business registration, and personal identity management," Mr Chen said. Dubai's fintech accelerator programme FinTech Hive has also attracted interest from Singapore startups. Its 2018 edition saw ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Bullion and Futures to sell brokerage and clearing business for $6.8m
SINGAPORE - UOB's wholly owned subsidiary UOB Bullion and Futures has entered into an agreement with financial services firm INTL FCStone to sell its futures and options, brokerage and clearing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris named world’s most expensive cities for expats: EIU survey
The twice-yearly survey is meant to help companies calculate cost-of-living allowances and build compensation packages for expatriates and business travellers. According to the report, Singapore and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP growth to slow to 2.4% this year: ICAEW report
moves such as the Bicentennial Bonus are "unlikely to lead to any significant bounce in household spending in Singapore this year". Domestic demand is expected to moderate due to sluggish residential ... ( read original story ...)
New rules to keep Singapore contractors clear of underground cables
SEE ALSO: Debt payment behaviour of Singapore's construction sector worsens in Q4 2018 ... warning of "potentially catastrophic business consequences" from service disruptions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports back in the black in February, defying economists’ expectations
She said: "Given that recent global growth forecast downgrades suggest rising business caution ahead amid a waning technology ... demand is round the corner at this juncture." SEE ALSO: Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GDP to grow by 2.4% in 2019, weighed by external headwinds
"The impact of increased trade tensions in the past year and slower Chinese import demand is expected to slow the region's growth as a whole. While the mildly expansionary budget will support growth, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP growth to slow to 2.4% in 2019: report
moves such as the Bicentennial Bonus are "unlikely to lead to any significant bounce in household spending in Singapore this year". Domestic demand is expected to moderate due to sluggish residential ... ( read original story ...)