These investors contributed much-needed capital when the companies were still in their start-up phase, and today, enjoy huge returns. So how can Singapore investors get on the bandwagon? Click here to find out. More From Singapore Business Review ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's soaring office rents now triple those of Singapore
The gap has boosted Singapore's appeal as a competitive business hub and made it a more attractive location for companies to house their regional headquarters, said the report released on Friday (March 3). Hong Kong's office rental premium over Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Bogo City high-school team to compete in Singapore
THE 13-member Team Masiyentista of the City of Bogo Science and Arts Academy (CBSAA) will be competing in the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) Asia 2017 in Singapore. Team Masiyentista will be competing against 100 teams in Singapore from March 16 to 19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Ezra Holdings’ debt continue to climb up
SINGAPORE: The debt woes of Singapore’s offshore marine giant Ezra Holdings reached fever pitch after it revealed that it missed the deadline to settle a $4.4 million debt with Norwegian ship owner Forland Subsea. The development puts the creditor at ... ( read original story ...)
Government is keeping a close eye on business costs, economy: Lim Hng Kiang
SINGAPORE: The Government will continue to support local firms through challenges and is keeping a close eye on business costs, said Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang at the Committee of Supply debate for his ministry’s budget on ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran Singapore businesses say no to govt handouts
This year has been no different. After the Budget was announced last month, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) issued a press statement expressing its disappointment with what it called “underwhelming” measures to help alleviate business concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Belarus' exports to Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines surge in 2017
MINSK, 2 March (BelTA) – Belarus exports to Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines surged in early 2017, BelTA learned from the website of the Belarusian Embassy to Indonesia which is in charge of the cooperation with these countries too. Belarus ... ( read original story ...)
DBS CEO sees wealth management business as key growth driver
SINGAPORE Singapore lender DBS Group is expanding its wealth management business and expects the segment will account for as much as a fifth of its revenues in a few years as it capitalizes on a trend of Asia growing richer, its CEO Piyush Gupta said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore still the best destination for Asia's ultra-rich
investment and business. "The moderated property prices from the effect of property cooling measures have enhanced the value proposition of Singapore property, and demand for property is gradually returning with improved transaction volume over the past ... ( read original story ...)
Tax agreement with India comes into force in Singapore
The third protocol amending the existing India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) entered into force on Monday, Singapore’s tax authorities have said. This would mean that the provisions provided in the third protocol — signed in ... ( read original story ...)
SPH and SBF help Belt & Road portal expand reach
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) yesterday extended their collaboration on the Chinese- language Belt & Road portal, a year after its official launch. SBF and SPH signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), one on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore KrisFlyer Award Chart Devaluation: Up to 30% More
Coupled with the award chart increases, popular Singapore First Class and Business Class saver awards will increase 28-30% in mileage terms. Singapore Suites New York JFK to Singapore via Frankfurt: 93,500 KrisFlyer miles with 15% online discount ... ( read original story ...)
10 good reasons to do business in Singapore
When you think of economic powerhouses around the globe, you generally picture the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany. But there is one particularly nation that does not get the praise that it has earned in recent years: Singapore. ( read original story ...)
How Did The Land Systems Business Segment Of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd Fare In 2016?
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (SGX: S63) is an engineering conglomerate with four main business segments, namely, Aerospace, Electronics, Land Systems, and Marine. The company recently announced its 2016 full year results. Given the complexity ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Krisflyer Devaluation: 15%+ Increases Across the Board & 1 Small Positive Move
Singapore Air has announced some changes to their Krisflyer program. While there is one bit of positive news, in the whole this is a devaluation. The changes will go into effect on March 23, 2017. Let’s take a look. Here is the bad news: Revisions to ... ( read original story ...)
India revises tax treaty with Singapore
NEW DELHI: India’s revised tax treaty with Singapore, aimed at checking round-tripping of funds, has come into force. While most clauses of the amended treaty signed on December 30 took effect from February 27, the principal clause allowing levy of ... ( read original story ...)