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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 ...)

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 — 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 ...)

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 ...)

(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 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 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 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 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 ...)

(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 (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 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 ...)

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 ...)

Brexit worries may be damping sentiment in Europe but in Asia, real-estate investors don’t appear too concerned. While Chinese purchasers of London property have put away their wallets as capital controls bite, buyers from Hong Kong, Singapore and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore may start turning back foreign visitors who do not have required vaccinations, authorities said, in a bid to protect the tightly-controlled country from infectious diseases. The country of 5.6 million people is a popular tourist destination, with ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore millennials aren’t all selfie-obsessed narcissists blowing their pay on avocado toast. More than half the city-state’s 21-36 year-olds already own a home, according to a HSBC Holdings Plc survey. What’s more, 24 percent of those own ... ( read original story ...)