SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s anti-trust body proposed fines on ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber, provisionally finding that their merger had reduced competition and suggesting remedies such as th... ( read original story ...)
Singapore watchdog says Grab-Uber deal hurts competition, proposes fines
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s anti-trust body proposed fines on Grab and Uber Technologies and warned it may have to unwind the two ride-hailing firms’ merger as the deal substantially lessened co... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore central bank warns trade rows sharply increase risk to global growth
SINGAPORE, July 4 (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank chief warned on Wednesday that risks to the global growth outlook have increased significantly thanks to an intensifying international trade row and the rising prospect of a rapid acceleration in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MAS Says Global Growth Risks Risen ‘Significantly’
Singapore’s central bank said tail risks to global economic growth have increased “significantly” in the past six months because of a pick-up in inflation and trade tensions. “The world has clearly moved from trade tension to trade conflict ... ( read original story ...)
Promotion: Want to experience the thrills of Singapore?
From iconic skylines to Grand Prix finishing lines, witness one of the biggest sporting events in the world with tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix. Not enough? How about the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive event accompanied by F1 legend Martin Brundle ... ( read original story ...)
SINGAPORE | World stocks rise as Germany finds middle ground on migrants
SINGAPORE — Global stocks recovered on Tuesday as German leaders reached a surprise compromise on migration, putting to rest fears that the weeks-long dispute may topple Merkel’s fourth government. Germany’s DAX rose 1.0 percent to 12,361.70 and ... ( read original story ...)
How BBC News Korean covered the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
The summit between the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, and US President Donald Trump in Singapore on 12 June was one of the most talked about events for the BBC and other news providers. Up until last year North Korea was launching missiles and ... ( read original story ...)
StarHub’s New CEO Takes Over One of Singapore’s Worst-Performing Stocks
(Bloomberg) -- After plunging about 42 percent this year, StarHub Ltd. shares may be set for a modest turnaround, just as incoming Chief Executive Officer Peter Kaliaropoulos takes over next week. “There is a bottom,” Ramakrishna Maruvada, an analyst ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For July 3
Singapore private home prices jumped 3.4% as the private residential property index climbed 4.9 points from 144.1 points in Q1 to 149 points in Q2, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) revealed. Growth softened from Q1 (3.9%). Singapore’s factory ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit India, Singapore next week
South Korean President Moon Jae-in will embark on a two-nation Asia tour to India and Singapore next week aimed at enhancing ... cooperation," the official was quoted as saying by Yonhap news agency. The South Korean leader is also set to hold talks ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Prices Rise Strongly for Second Quarter
Singapore private home prices posted a second straight quarter of strong gains as the property market extended its recovery from a four-year slump. An index tracking private residential prices jumped 3.4 percent in the three months ended June 30, according ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Prices Jump Most Since 2010 in Second Quarter
Singapore private home prices surged the most since 2010 as the property market extends its recovery from a four-year slump. An index tracking private residential prices jumped 3.4 percent in the three months ended June 30, according to a flash estimate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Terrorism Threat at Highest Since 9/11, Minister Says
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore faces its highest terrorism threat level since the time of the September 11 attacks in the U.S. in 2001 and the 2002 Bali bombings, Singapore’s defense minister said. “There are no signs to indicate that this will abate within ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to announce F-16 fighter jet replacement plans in few months
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore will announce in the next few months plans to replace its ageing F-16 fighter jets, its defense minister said, listing a number of manufacturers that could be in the running for a deal potentially worth billions of dollars. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Terrorism Threat at Highest Since 9/11
Singapore faces its highest terrorism threat level since the time of the September 11 attacks in the U.S. in 2001 and the 2002 Bali bombings, Singapore’s defense minister said. “There are no signs to indicate that this will abate within even the next ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to launch the world’s longest flight in October
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Singapore Airlines is ready to claim the title of “world’s longest flight” this October when it resumes non-stop service between Singapore and Newark. The Singapore-bound leg will clock in at 18 hours, 45 ... ( read original story ...)