More than 3,600 SMEs were surveyed in January and February 2017 on their outlook and sentiment. The survey is jointly published by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and DP Information Group (DP Info). All seven industry sectors have improved their ... ( read original story ...)
Illegal import of rosewood: Firm and director convicted after court overturns 2nd acquittal
SINGAPORE - After being acquitted twice, a businessman and his company were convicted by the High Court on Thursday (March 30) for importing more than 29,000 endangered rosewood logs without a permit. In a case that has seen many twists and turns ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Host World's Top Business Leaders at 2018 YPO EDGE
SINGAPORE, 30 March 2017 - YPO, the world's premier peer network of chief executives, announced today that Singapore will be the host city for YPO's flagship event, YPO EDGE, bringing more than 2,700 young business leaders and delegates to the city in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore top contributor for tax amnesty asset declaration
SINGAPORE: Ministry of Finance through the Expert Staff for Tax Compliance Suryo Utama says the origin of repatriation and declaration of foreign assets is dominated by six countries. According to Suryo, Singapore is the country wherein most of these funds ... ( read original story ...)
Surge in foreign buying in Singapore assets: JLL
Singapore real estate investment trusts were also less active ... They were mainly hit by a double whammy of financial and business services consolidating while the completion of large projects also caused a short-term supply overhang. ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar forecast to strengthen
SINGAPORE: Interest rate markets are signaling gains for the Singapore dollar amidst expectations of unchanged policy stance in April. “The city-state’s two-year swap has fallen below its US counterpart this year, sending the gap to minus 9.6 basis ... ( read original story ...)
France's Hollande looks to strengthen ties with Singapore
SINGAPORE - French President Francois Hollande, on an official visit to Singapore, expressed a desire Sunday to strengthen France's partnership with the Southeast Asian city-state. "France considers Singapore not only for an economic partner, but also as a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ICA nabs Malay driver over smuggling 11 puppies
The driver, puppies and car have been referred to AVA. Investigations are ongoing. It is illegal to import animals or live birds into Singapore without an AVA permit. Smuggled animals might introduce exotic diseases such as rabies into the country ... ( read original story ...)
WEDC Market Update: International growth opportunities — Singapore
Singapore has a highly developed trade-oriented market economy. It has been ranked as the most open economy and the most pro-business in the world, and among the least corrupt. While Singapore itself has a small population, it is a major trading hub for a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore does not import meat from affected establishments in Brazil meat scandal: AVA
SINGAPORE - Singapore does not import any meat from the 21 Brazilian meat processing establishments which have been placed under a special surveillance regime amid an investigation into possible corruption involving major meat exporters, said the Agri-Food ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dividend plays still a draw
Singapore-listed dividend yield plays are still attractive after the United States Federal Reserve hiked interest rates last week, and even though rates are broadly expected to rise further, market watchers said. Aside from real estate investment trusts ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s looming debt wall fuels concern as Ezra stumbles
SINGAPORE: Default fears are resurfacing in Singapore ahead of a wall of maturing corporate debt, as a US bankruptcy filing of a firm from the city flags lingering pain despite economic recovery. Pressure to pay down obligations has been unrelenting ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's NODX predicted to expand 2% in 2017
Thanks to burgeoning demand from China. Singapore’s NODX swelled 21.5% year-on-year (yoy) in February, picking up from an 8.6% rise the month before, according to an RHB report. The strong performance was partially inflated by a low base effect and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore best in Asia for quality of living
Singapore remains first among cities in Asia for quality of ... offer the world's highest quality of living and remain attractive destinations for expanding business operations and sending expatriates on assignment, according to Mercer. ( read original story ...)
Meat imports from Brazil safe for consumption: AVA
SINGAPORE — Singapore does not import any meat from the establishments in Brazil embroiled in a corruption probe over tainted products, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) said on Monday (March 20). However, the authority has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore not importing rotten meat from Brazil: AVA
SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore is not affected by the rotten meat scandal that has hit world’s biggest exporter of meat and poultry, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) said on Monday (March 20), reassuring consumers that ... ( read original story ...)