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Noble Group Ltd received a fresh blow as Fitch Ratings Ltd cut the embattled commodity trader’s rating for a second time in the space of 10 days, flagging concern over its ability to address about US$2 billion of debt that matures over the next 12 months. ( read original story ...)

In 2012-2013, Singapore exported $40 million worth of shark fins, closely following Hong Kong’s $45 million, and imported $51.4 million worth of fins, following Hong Kong's $170 million. More than 72 percent of Singapore's shark fin exports went to Hong ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Muslims in Singapore will usher in the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday (May 27), kicking off a month of fasting. The holy month begins with the sighting of the new moon based on the Islamic lunar calendar, after which the religious authorities ... ( read original story ...)

Despite various moves here in recent years, such as hotels removing shark’s fin from their restaurant menus, for example, Singapore has moved up the ranks to become the world’s second-biggest trader of the product, a report has found. Traffic ... ( read original story ...)

An insider's guide to the top boutique hotels in Singapore, including the best for designer interiors, historic and contemporary décor, luxurious rooms, rooftop pools, gourmet dining, Marina Bay views and swimming pools, near the Singapore River, Downtown ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s government gave an upbeat outlook on the economy, saying it will probably expand more than 2 percent this year as exports continue to strengthen. Auto giant General Motors (GM) has reported that it will be slashing headcount in its Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Minister of Communications and Information, Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim (above) outlined four four frontier technology focus areas for the development of Singapore’s digital economy in his speech at the the Infocomm Media Business Exchange (imbX) opening ceremony. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore has some of the fastest Internet speeds in the world, both on mobile and broadband, according to a Speedtest market report released on Wednesday (May 24). Singapore logged an average fixed broadband download speed of 180.61 Mbps and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore (AFP) - A former stocks trader was fined in Singapore Wednesday for his role in an international money-laundering scandal involving Malaysia's state fund 1MDB, the latest person to be penalised over the saga. Singapore, a regional financial ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines (SQ, Singapore Changi) will retire four of its A380-800s by March of next year, ahead of the expected delivery of three new aircraft of the same type. The fleet change plans were highlighted in its annual report which was released last ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: The common interest of Singapore and China in building a peaceful and growing region is much greater than any occasional difference of views, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on Wednesday (May 24). He described the bilateral ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 0.27 percent higher on Wednesday, after Wall Street rose overnight to near records. Investors also cheered oil prices rallied above 50 U.S. dollars per barrel ahead of the major oil producers' meeting ... ( read original story ...)

But on the flip side, employers in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong seem to value financial health and good reputation more. The chart below shows the gap between what employees in Singapore seek versus what employers offer: Besides work-life balance ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore bowlers Cherie Tan and Jazreel Tan have qualified for the TV finals of the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) USBC Queens. The tournament is held in Louisiana, US, and is the first Major of the 2017 PWBA tour. Jazreel and Cherie have ... ( read original story ...)

Some 2 1/2 months after a successful first title defence, Vancouver-born MMA fighter Angela Lee puts her One Championship atomweight crown on the line Friday in Singapore against Brazilian kickboxer Istela Nunes. The clash between Lee (7-0-0) and Nunes (5 ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) faced a steep decline this April 2017. Analysts argue that this was brought about by the big drop in pharmaceutical exports. Consumer prices in Singapore dipped in April from the previous month, according to ... ( read original story ...)