Singapore particularly shined in healthcare and safety ... There’s always the very real fear that all your work, money and time invested into the business might not pan out in the end. A PR crisis or technological glitch could cripple your startup ... ( read original story ...)
After NZ, S’pore is easiest place globally to do business: Report
Singapore has been ranked second in the world for ease of doing business for the second year running, according to a World Bank report out yesterday. The Republic came in behind New Zealand for the second consecutive year, following years of topping the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore struggles with sand supply
Same goes for many of the new skyscrapers that make up the iconic skyline of the city, like the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino. Read the full report here. More From Singapore Business Review ( read original story ...)
As Trump Prepares For Asia, A New Methodology: ‘Exports Per Capita’
We should be nice to the Canadians. Our exports per capita with the top 11 nations exceeds $1,000. After Canada, those are 2. Singapore ($4,828.34), 3. Hong Kong ($4,776.18), 4. Belgium ($2,840.69), 5. Switzerland ($2,744.63), 6. United Arab Emirates ($ ... ( read original story ...)
Exports of non-RMG items buoyant
The export of leather and leather goods declined to some extent ... The shipment of leathers goods to new destinations such as Japan and Singapore, apart from the traditional markets of the EU, Canada and the US, is increasing at a faster rate, he said. ( read original story ...)
Oman’s aquaculture export potential projected at $7bn
The Sultanate has immense opportunity to develop as an aquaculture hub with an export potential projected at $7 billion per annum, according to Teng Theng Dar, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the Sultanate of Oman. The dignitary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ launch of new A380 first, business class
Receive 75,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases In the first 3 months. Plus, earn 75 Qantas Status Credits if you buy a new return flight & travel before February 28, 2018. Save $425 with no annual fee for the first year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Thailand jittery over Malaysian durian exports to China
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia’s durian exporters eye a potentially huge market in China on the heels of a “Durian King Festival” scheduled in Nanning city from Nov 3 to 5, traders in Thailand and Singapore are worried about the impact it would have on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore journalist probed for breaching import law after using drone in Myanmar
BANGKOK - Two journalists from Singapore and Malaysia are being investigated by Myanmar police for breaching export and import laws after flying a drone over a parliament building in Naypyitaw. Singapore journalist Lau Hon Meng, 43, and Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 2018 economic growth likely to ‘moderate’ from this year
SINGAPORE: The Republic’s economic growth is expected to remain firm next year, although expansion “could moderate from this year”, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said in its latest macroeconomic review released on Friday (Oct 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Customs warns of scam asking for payment
Singapore Customs has made a police report over incidents where members of the public received scam text messages and calls that appear to have come from its fax number 6250-8663. Recipients were asked to make payment for the release of an item supposedly ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Customs warns of scam calls asking for payment from its fax number
SINGAPORE: Singapore Customs on Wednesday (Oct 25) warned of scam calls and text messages that instruct recipients to make payment for the release of an item purportedly held by the agency. The calls and messages are from a number that is identical to ... ( read original story ...)
Here is Singapore Airlines’ new Boeing 787-10 business class seat
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Singapore: US effort to open markets may ‘come to grief’
WASHINGTON — Singapore's prime minister has raised doubts over the Trump administration's trade policy, saying a hasty push to get countries to open their markets may "come to grief." Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the United States' withdrawal from ... ( read original story ...)
National Library Board of Singapore Launches Digital Business Library
SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ Companies, from startups to multinational conglomerates, will be able to get access to top business resources in a new Digital Business Library. The new resource (https://nlb.overdrive.com/library/biz) is a one-stop ... ( read original story ...)
Customs warns of scam messages and calls appearing to be from its fax number
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Customs has made a police report over incidents where members of the public received scam text messages and calls appearing to be from its fax number 6250-8663. Recipients were asked to make payment for the release of an item ... ( read original story ...)