Singapore’s economy may not grow soon: MAS

SINGAPORE: The local economy “is not expected to pick up ... will be largely supported by domestic consumption which tends to be less import-intensive, it noted. In Asia, a similar story of domestic demand cushioning growth amid flagging exports is ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore to scale up halal food exports

SINGAPORE: Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has recently announced the start of a hub to get the country’s firms into the global halal food market, Straits Times reported. Speaking at a charity gala dinner held by the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore awards Pavilion, Shell LNG import permits

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) selected Pavilion Gas and Shell as importers of the next tranche of LNG for Singapore. The two companies have been awarded the license each through a two-stage request for proposals (RFP) process carried out to ... ( read original story ...)

This is the easiest place in the world to do business

It toppled Singapore, which had kept a stranglehold on first place ... worldwide in five of the 10 indicators that the World Bank looks at, such as starting a business, dealing with construction permits, registering property and getting credit. ( read original story ...)

How to get your business trip off to a flying start

When you’re travelling for business it is vital that everything runs smoothly. On Singapore Airlines, passengers can benefit from a range of benefits that will ensure they arrive at their destination fresh and ready to hit the ground running. If you are ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore awards LNG import licenses to meet future demand

SINGAPORE: Pavilion Gas and Shell Eastern Petroleum have been appointed as importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Singapore, the trade minister said on Monday, as the city-state gears up to take more LNG. Singapore, which relies almost exclusively ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines longest flight ever from SFO

There are no first class seats on the A350. The city’s travel and diplomatic community gathered for a fancy fete where we dined on appetizers, meals and wine served in business and first class on Singapore Airlines flights. On the floor of the event ... ( read original story ...)

Review: Singapore Airlines' Airbus A350 business class seat

Singapore Airlines' Airbus A350s come complete with the airline's newest and most refined business class seats to date, with space for 42 passengers spread across two distinct zones. They've got everything you'd expect of a modern business class cabin ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore expands destination for Asian businesses

SINGAPORE: Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Asian businesses expanding abroad, according to a UOB survey out yesterday. The country’s stable political and social climate is a strong draw in these challenging times as overseas expansion ... ( read original story ...)