Planet Earth II ignores threats to Singapore’s last forests

In this sense, criticism of Planet Earth II misses the point, he told Eco-Business. Singapore is a leader in urban greening while so many other cities have been consumed by greyness, and Gardens by the Bay strikes an inspirational note at the end of the ... ( read original story ...)

Infineon upgrades its Singapore plant into smart factory

We can leverage a conducive research and development (R&D) ecosystem and supportive policies for high value-added manufacturing in Singapore." He told The Business Times that if the pilot phase for horizontal integration (involving the Singapore location ... ( read original story ...)

South African Engen agrees to export gas-oil to Singapore

SINGAPORE: SA’s Engen is set to export a gas-oil cargo to Singapore, according to trade sources and shipping data. The company has provisionally booked the Torm Horizon to transport 35,000 tons of gas-oil to Singapore from Durban, shipping fixtures showed. ( read original story ...)

Economists upgrade Singapore's 2017 growth forecast

The global economy took a turn for the better towards the end of 2016, which boosted Singapore's exports. The latest MAS survey found economists expecting non-oil domestic exports to grow 6.1 percent this year, higher than the 0.3 percent that they ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Singtel ties up with polytechnics to help SMEs

SINGAPORE: Singtel has partnered Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) – Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) to empower SMEs in the retail and food and beverage sectors to be digitally savvy. The partnerships augment the 99% ... ( read original story ...)

Siemens Bank approved to operate as merchant bank in Singapore

SINGAPORE: The financing arm of Germany’s Siemens has received approval to operate as a merchant bank in Singapore, from where it plans to offer project and structured finance lending for businesses and governments in Asia and Australia. Siemens said on ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore keeps curbs in place on Fukushima ag imports

Singapore is keeping in place curbs on food imports from Fukushima, which six years ago on Saturday (March 11) was hit by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has told The Straits Times. ( read original story ...)

China seen importing 3 mln T of pork in 2017

SINGAPORE, March 14 China is likely to import about three million tonnes of pork in 2017, similar to last year's level despite rising domestic production, a senior industry official said on Tuesday. "Global prices are still attractive for importing pork ... ( read original story ...)

Huone Singapore takes meetings out of boardrooms

The concept originated from Finland and has now opened its doors in Clarke Quay. Huone Singapore offers 11 differently themed inspirational meeting rooms for 5 to 150 people such as Igloo Room, Sandbox Room, and Forest Room. “No two rooms in Huone are ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore port authority suspends licences of five bunker tankers

SINGAPORE, March 14 - Singapore's Maritime Port Authority has temporarily suspended the harbour craft licences of five bunker tankers after it found irregularities with piping fixtures, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday. All five bunker tankers are operated by ... ( read original story ...)

Export boost to guide UK through Brexit uncertainty

Stronger exports and the “great British consumer” will help the UK to weather Brexit uncertainty this year, according to Morgan Stanley, which almost doubled its 2017 growth forecast amid a series of upgrades by business groups and City forecasters. ( read original story ...)

POLL-Singapore Feb exports seen up 12.8 pct Y/Y

Apps/econ-polls?RIC=SGXOILY%3DECI SINGAPORE, March 13 (Reuters) - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports in February are expected to rise for a fourth consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Monday. Non-oil domestic exports in February were expected to ... ( read original story ...)

25 inspiring women entrepreneurs in Singapore

Singapore is one of the desirable places for entrepreneurs to start their business, and the government is giving a lot of effort to provide entrepreneurs with everything they need, from grants, co-working spaces, and a network of international investors. ( read original story ...)