SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s core inflation gauge edged higher in October to 1.9 percent from a year earlier due to higher cost of electricity and gas, data showed on Friday. It was slightly abov... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Braces for Slower Growth in 2019 as Trade War Hits
Trade-reliant Singapore is forecasting weaker demand from key markets in Asia next year, hurting the outlook for economic growth in the city state as the U.S-China tariff war starts to bite. Growth is ... ( read original story ...)
Strong hint of next Singapore PM expected in ruling party announcement
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s ruling party is set to unveil new positions within its top decision making body on Friday in what could give a strong hint toward the country’s future prime minister. ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, Guys and Their Pateks
SINGAPORE — Over one weekend late in August, a group of 11 millennial-age watch collectors from Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, Taiwan and Yangon converged on Singapore. The attraction? A celebration of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore third-quarter GDP growth well below forecast, trade frictions dent outlook
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy expanded at a much slower pace than initially thought in the third quarter, with the government flagging further moderation in the current quarter and warning ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to transfer several SilkAir routes to budget arm Scoot
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Thursday its budget carrier Scoot will take over several routes from regional airline SilkAir over the next two years, ahead of a plan to absorb un... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Slower 2019 Growth as Key Export Markets Weaken
(Bloomberg) -- Trade-reliant Singapore is bracing for slower economic growth next year as demand in key markets in Asia weakens. Growth is seen easing to 1.5 percent to 3.5 percent in 2019 from a proj... ( read original story ...)
Singapore third-quarter GDP growth well below forecast, outlook muddied by trade war
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s economy expanded at a much slower pace than initially thought in the third quarter, with the government flagging a further moderation in the current quarter and 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore May Signal Premier Lee’s Likely Successor This Week
Singapore may give its strongest signal yet this week about who might succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as leader. The ruling People’s Action Party will announce its new office holders Friday, an... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Economic Growth Disappoints as Consumer Sectors Weaken
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s economy grew at slower pace in the third quarter than the government previously estimated, as consumer-focused sectors weakened. Gross domestic product rose an annualized 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s October Headline Inflation Seen Edging Higher to 17-Month High-Reuters Poll
SINGAPORE — Singapore's annual all-items inflation in October likely edged higher to a 17-month high, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. The city-state's headline consumer price index probably rose 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore news portal on ‘hiatus’ after computers seized by police
An independent media company in Singapore has announced that it is on indefinite "hiatus" following the seizure by police of computer equipment owned by its chief editor. The Online Citizen, a Singapo... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Oct headline inflation seen edging higher to 17-month high: Reuters poll
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's annual all-items inflation in October likely edged higher to a 17-month high, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. Load Error The city-state's headline consumer price ... ( read original story ...)
Harry Potter casts a spell on Singapore Airport
You wouldn't think that an airport regularly named as the world's best would need any extra magic to help attract air passengers, but Singapore Changi is turning to young wizard Harry Potter for help. ... ( read original story ...)
Noble Group Rescue Thrown Into Doubt by Singapore Investigation
(Bloomberg) -- Noble Group Ltd. is being investigated by three Singaporean agencies for “suspected false and misleading statements” and breaches of disclosure requirements, more than three years after ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore otters photobomb UK couple’s marriage proposal
Singapore's famous urban otters have delighted two British otter fans by photobombing their marriage proposal. Jordan Doyle and Mary Lister had gone out otter-watching with a wildlife photographer whe... ( read original story ...)