Singapore’s central bank is widely seen sticking to a neutral stance on Friday, but it may be moving closer to tightening policy as the economy continues to strengthen. All but one of the 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict the Monetary Authority ... ( read original story ...)
Summer adventures to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – BUSINESS CLASS – QR947 Singapore Changi to Doha
Contents (It’s LONG and probably will change). I boarded the plane, and was welcomed aboard the A350. At this point, there would be a seat shot – but we’re all familiar with the B/E Super Diamond by now aren’t we? Well here we go again ? The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to boost F&B sustainability practices
Singapore Airlines has today committed to significantly enhancing sustainability practices in its in-flight food and beverage offerings. Under the new initiative, a "From Farm to Plane" concept will be introduced to promote environmental sustainability and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to house one of Alibaba’s new global research labs
Singapore is one of seven locations chosen to host the research labs, which are part of Alibaba's new US$15 billion (S$20 million) global research programme. Two men chat beside an Alibaba logo outside the company's headquarters on the outskirts of ... ( read original story ...)
Genting Singapore Samurai bonds now up for grabs
Casino operator Genting Singapore PLC has issued Samurai bonds as it prepares for the looming casino license showdown in Japan. Reuters reported that Genting Singapore will issue yen-denominated bonds in three tranches. The company set the pricing of the ... ( read original story ...)
10 reasons why heading Down Under makes most sense with Singapore Airlines
When it comes to the long haul from the UK to Australia, no other airline pampers and provides as much as Singapore Airlines – here are 10 reasons why Singapore’s carrier is the discerning choice for discerning travellers Whether it’s one-stop or non ... ( read original story ...)
On sale at Singapore’s largest vending machine cluster: Chilli crab, popiah and seedlings
SINGAPORE – Seedlings, chilli crab and tudungs are some items that patrons of Giant Hypermarket Tampines can now buy from vending machines. VendMart, touted as Singapore’s largest vending machine cluster, opened to the public on Wednesday (Oct 11) with ... ( read original story ...)
GameStart 2017: Made in Singapore
An enduring highlight of the annual GameStart convention are the booths for local independent developers. It’s a rare chance for developers and players to meet, a visible barometer for the industry’s progress, and this year twelve games have made the list. ( read original story ...)
How a Singapore opium den became a hotel
A warehouse with a "checkered past" is now one of Singapore's trendiest hotels. Built in 1895, the waterfront property used to be a moonshine distillery and an opium den. It became the Warehouse Hotel in January 2017, with all the trappings of an ultra ... ( read original story ...)
A Singapore lab is growing synthetic diamonds and marketing them to millennials
They are real diamonds. That's what the industry behind diamonds made inside a scientific laboratory wants you to believe. "All the composition is exactly the same. It is a real diamond. What we've done is we've just taken what's happened in nature and ... ( read original story ...)
Things to Do in Singapore
Did you know we have a US site? Did you know we have a UK site? Did you know we have a France site? Did you know we have a Deutschland site? Did you know we have a Middle East site? I may be a little biased, as some of my fondest childhood memories are ...
Will The Bike Sharing Economy In Singapore Last?
The sharing economy has been on an upward trajectory, with the most recent phenomenon being bike-sharing. Going for pittance a ride, the on-demand ubiquity of the bikes is testament to popularity of the concept among people in Singapore. There also have ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to End Port Dues Concession for Bunker Tankers
A 50 percent port dues concession for MARPOL-compliant double hulled (MCDH) port limit bunker tankers will be withdrawn as of January 1, 2018, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The concession was introduced in January 2012 with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Brunei agree to cooperate in air and marine accident investigations
SINGAPORE - Singapore and Brunei have agreed to share resources and expertise in air and marine accident investigations, as part of plans to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The deal was sealed in a memorandum of understanding inked between ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s LTA warns of scams involving high-speed rail project
Kirsten Tan’s ‘Pop Aye’ selected as Singapore’s entry for foreign language film contender in 2018 Oscars Hang On – Is That A Razer Phone In Min-Liang Tan’s Pocket? 7 Retail Stores in Singapore Where You Can Do More Than Just Shop The world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 10-year journey in urban solar
The sunrise over Singapore's highly urbanised landscape. Can one of the world's most densely populated countries harvest solar energy from building facades? Image: Bo Nielsen, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Building facades that can generate electricity from the sun ... ( read original story ...)