It will not be business as usual any more for Singapore's economy in the future, and this requires good foresight and preparation on all fronts for whatever changes that may come, business leaders have told The Business Times (BT). Their comments ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to reveal new A380 first class suites mid-2017
A spokesman for Singapore Airlines confirmed to Australian Business Traveller "we are working towards an unveil of the new cabin products at an event in Singapore early in the second half of this calendar year." "The first aircraft from the next batch of ... ( read original story ...)
In the hunt for new ideas, Singapore eases obsession with grades
"For a long time, graduates became entrepreneurs despite the school system not because of it," said Patrice Choong, a professor at Singapore's Ngee Ann Polytechnic. At Ngee Ann, students have to develop a business, or design products, as part of their ... ( read original story ...)
Will the ECRL really threaten Singapore?
PETALING JAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) can threaten Singapore’s shipping business, but only if ports on the western and eastern sides of Peninsular Malaysia operate at world class efficiency, says an official of the Institute for Democracy and ... ( read original story ...)
ANZ, Macquarie join push to have Singapore rate rigging case in US dropped
The international banks accused of rigging the Singapore intra-bank interest rate including ANZ ... represent a comparatively small portion of their global business operations," the banks add. However, lawyers for Frontpoint and Sonterra said the court ... ( read original story ...)
How to incorporate a company in Singapore
Approved Name of the Company Brief Description of Business Activities & Copy of Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association Particulars of Directors and Shareholders Registered Address Company Secretary Particulars Foreigners to Singapore must also ... ( read original story ...)
Over 126,000 Singaporeans used SkillsFuture Credit in 2016
SINGAPORE: More than 126,000 Singaporeans used their SkillsFuture ... and understand what's happening in their business, (and ensure) that they're being proactive in understanding how that's going to impact their role." There was also an overall increase ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore considers more investment, flights to Manila – DOF
“We’re trying to get a mixed meeting of the PSBC (Philippines-Singapore Business Council) here. They want to bring the members to Davao to meet with the President,” Kok said. Dominguez said that a possible date for such a dialogue could be in Februar ( read original story ...)
Fine wine, fast profits
a former prosecutor and an enforcement lawyer at K&L Gates in Singapore. “Certainly that would appear to be the case with BSI.” As business rolled in from 1MDB and Low, BSI became the custodian bank of $2.3 billion of investments from the Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
Useful storage spaces in 3-room condo well-hidden by streamlined designs
Where to go: Story Of Us, Tel: 6299-3631 Home & Decor, Singapore's #1 interior decor magazine is now available in both print and digital formats. Log on to www.homeanddecor.com.sg to subscribe! AsiaOne is looking to feature our readers' renovations and ... ( read original story ...)
Sick of the weather? Cheap Air New Zealand fares to hot places out today
Air New Zealand is offering one-way flights to Singapore for $469 per person, Shanghai for $499, San Francisco for $599 and Buenos Aires for $649 as part of a New Year sale. House of Travel marketing director Ken Freer said the fares were generally lower ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, a Heavy Exporter at a Low Multiple
Watch the video with Andrew Stotz or read a summary of the country profile on Singapore. Overall, growth in Singapore has remained slow. Unlike most of its peers in Asia, who are often led by private consumption, the Singapore economy is driven by net ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore may face legal action over sand importation
SINGAPORE: Environmental NGO Mother Nature has hired a Singaporean ... or in relation to the government importing Cambodian sand which is tainted by issues of corruption, smuggling, tax-evasion, etc.,” Mother Nature founder Alex Gonzalez-Davidson said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to deliver new growth map
The CFE has consulted with more than 1,000 educators, business leaders and academics, The Straits Times reported. It seeks to identify growth industries and markets as well as ways to make Singapore-based companies more competitive. Job creation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore military vehicles still detained: Hong Kong customs
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s Customs and Excise Department has moved to quash speculation that nine military vehicles from Singapore detained in the city since November have been returned. The department made the rebuttal after Apple Daily said in a report ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dodges technical recession, grows 1.8% in 2016
“The prospects of a more protectionist trade policy poses headwinds to Singapore’s economy who is still wedded to the old export-led growth model,” Ng said in a note. There have been concerns among Asia’s export-driven economies about rising ... ( read original story ...)