When business travel pays off

A business class boarding pass is your ticket to a wide range of privileges both inside and outside the airport. So, when flying with Singapore Airlines, not only can you travel in style, you can really reap the rewards too Business travellers can ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore fintech snags top Indian bank as client

"The fintech ecosystem in Singapore is growing rapidly ... "With data set to double every 12 months, it's a clear business risk to leave such large amounts of data untapped. It is also a must to find more affordable ways to store this data," he said. ( read original story ...)

Singapore telcos can forget iPhone 7: analyst

More From Singapore Business Review Singapore's 50 Largest Real Estate Agencies 2016 Look at how much will be slashed from Singaporean telcos' profits after a fourth player comes in Singapore's 20 Largest Architecture Firms 2016 ( read original story ...)

Doing business a mixed prospect across Asia

Brunei and Indonesia are among the most improved Asian economies for ease of doing business while Singapore has been replaced by New Zealand in first place overall, according to an influential World Bank report. East Asia and the Pacific are home to two of ... ( read original story ...)

Brunei Times to close over 'business issues'

SINGAPORE: The Brunei Times (BT) will cease to operate with effect from Tuesday (Nov 8), after 10 years of publication. In an announcement run under its masthead on Monday, the English daily published in Brunei Darussalam cited reasons such as "business ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore fuel oil margins at highest since 2012

SINGAPORE: Singapore refining margins for benchmark 180-cst fuel oil against Dubai crude on Monday rose to their narrowest discount in more than four years amid lower supplies and firm demand, despite recent efforts to boost yields. The improved margin ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines net profit increases to $46.8m in September

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines booked net profit of 64.9 million Singapore dollars ($46.8 million) for the quarter ended September, a hefty 69.6% year-on-year decline, with industry-wide competition and a capacity glut continuing to erode the carrier’s ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s adds to transfer pricing requirements

SINGAPORE: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released details of a new form that certain companies will be required to file from the 2018 assessment year to report their related-party transactions. The form must be completed and filed together ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines profits plunges in 2Q

SINGAPORE: Profits plunged at Singapore Airlines (SIA) in the second quarter amid a sluggish global economy and aggressive competition that continues to put pressure on fares and yields. Earnings fell by almost 70 per cent to $64.9 million in the three ... ( read original story ...)

Essential Tips For Business Travelers Visiting Singapore

I’ve probably travelled to Singapore about 20 times in the past 3 years. I visit frequently to work with clients of Xpat Media. A couple of weeks ago I visited to speak at ITB Asia with several bloggers from the Professional Travel Bloggers Association. ( read original story ...)

Private banks lacking scale exit Singapore

As Asia is tipped to be the richest region in the near future, private banks in the region need to adapt their business models to meet the growing demand. Bahren Shaari, Bank of Singapore's chief executive, said: "For instance, with the rising cost of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore launches Manchester to Houston service

Singapore initially operated to Manchester via Munich using their Boeing B777-300ER aircraft. This time, the airline will use the same aircraft but will utilize Manchester as a connection point for passengers to preclear U.S. customs. The route will be ... ( read original story ...)