The containers which were opened for inspection have been resealed by Hong Kong customs and moved to a secured access-controlled area, said Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). According to a report from by Hong Kong news agency Factwire, it was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore amongst busiest international flight routes
Travel between Jakarta and Singapore alone hit 3.5m passengers. Travel between Asian airports dominated world rankings of the busiest international flight routes last year, led by Hong Kong-Taipei with 5.1 million passengers, according to the International ... ( read original story ...)
China protests to Singapore over troop carriers in Taiwan
BEIJING - China said on Monday it had lodged a protest with Singapore after Singaporean armoured troop carriers were seized by Hong Kong customs en route back from Taiwan, as a state-owned newspaper warned against Singapore's "hypocrisy". The nine troop ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops Asia's built asset performance index
Returns per capita from infrastructure and buildings was valued at $51,097. Singapore generates the highest built asset income per person in Asia, at US$35,900 ($51,097) per capita, followed by Hong Kong at US$21,400 ($30,459), according to the Global ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese paper warns Singapore military 'hypocrisy' could harm relations
BEIJING The Global Times, China's nationalist state-owned tabloid, has warned that Singapore's "hypocrisy" over its military relationship with Taiwan could harm bilateral relations with China, according to an op-ed published on Monday. Nine Singaporean ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: A top spot for Middle Eastern travelers
A bridge between East and West for the last several centuries, Singapore is synonymous with both rich traditions and modernity – all of which make it a favored destination for many. With its colorful ethnic areas and modern business centers, and lush ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's manufacturing output up 1.2% in October
Electronics sector surged 24.6%. Singapore’s manufacturing output increased 1.2% in October 2016, data from Economic Development Board of Singapore show. Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output fell 1.4%. On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore military vehicles seized in Hong Kong
SINGAPORE – Singapore's Defense Ministry says a shipment of nine of its armored personnel carriers has been delayed by customs authorities in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong. Singapore's Straits Times newspaper said Friday the eight-wheeled Terrex ... ( read original story ...)
How one savvy traveller snared a $16k ultra-luxury Singapore Airlines first-class suites ticket… for $480 (and he reveals how YOU could do the same)
A double bed, Krug champagne and an eight-ounce rib eye steak for dinner. It’s fair to say that traveller Sam Huang’s experience flying in a Singapore Airlines first-class suite was quite extraordinary – but what made it even more incredible was that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says it's trying to free shipment of troop carriers held in Hong Kong
HONG KONG/TAIPEI Singapore is trying to free a shipment of armored troop carriers detained in Hong Kong as they were being shipped home from overseas, Singapore's defense ministry said on Thursday, and Hong Kong authorities said the vessel was from Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Teams Heads to Hong Kong to Secure Army Carriers
Singapore's army is sending a team to Hong Kong to secure nine of its armored personnel carriers that were seized by customs authorities while in transit through the southern Chinese territory, the Defense Ministry said Friday. The ministry said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Braces for Globalization Backlash as Trade Fears Grow
Singapore, on track to post its worst economic performance since the 2009 global financial crisis this year, is bracing for more uncertainty as rising protectionism poses risks for the export-dependent nation. While the government is forecasting economic ... ( read original story ...)
Dropping Singapore F1 race may not have significant impact on tourism: Experts
So some of these things may be good news for them.” But arguably more important than the tourism dollar are the intangible benefits of the race to Singapore’s image and branding as a global city. “The race has given Singapore a lot of visibility on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shaves growth forecast for 2016 as exports shrink
SINGAPORE - The Singapore economy is expected to grow 1 to 1.5 per cent this year, from an earlier forecast of 1 to 2 per cent. Growth next year is tipped to come in between 1 to 3 per cent on the back of a slightly stronger global outlook, the Ministry of ... ( read ...
Singapore's household wealth rises 2.9% in 2016 to $1.1 trillion
SINGAPORE'S household wealth grew 2.9 per cent in 2016 to reach US$1.1 trillion and this upward trajectory is expected to continue in the next few years, says a global wealth report. The Credit Suisse Research Institute on Tuesday published its seventh ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees 2016 GDP growth 1-1.5%
SINGAPORE - Singapore downgraded its forecasts on economic growth and exports for 2016 after confirming a contraction in output in the third quarter, raising the risk of a recession amid fresh uncertainty around global trade under U.S. President-elect ... ( read original story ...)