But Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, who made the comparison in a blog post on Sunday after a recently released index on global financial centres showed Hong Kong had slipped behind Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong outperforming Singapore as international finance centre in several ways, top official says
It found that Hong Kong fell behind Singapore in all five areas of competitiveness - human capital, reputation, business environment, infrastructure and financial sector development. But Chan said ups ... ( read original story ...)
Cases increasing as Singapore reports 6,198 new Covid-19 cases and one death on Saturday night (Oct 8)
Singapore reported 6,198 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday night (Oct 8), bringing the total tally to 1,948,402. ( read original story ...)
Don’t belittle ourselves against Singapore, says FS
The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, on Sunday said Hong Kong should not sell itself short against Singapore, because data showed the SAR had a clear ... ( read original story ...)
CPTPP members vow to deepen co-ops in digital, green economy after meeting in Singapore
Ministers and senior officials of members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have vowed to continue to explore new areas of cooperation in the digital ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t belittle ourselves against Singapore: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong should not sell itself short when being compared to Singapore, because data show the SAR has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Power outage at Woodlands Checkpoint delays immigration clearance
Commuters and motorists using the Woodlands Checkpoint on Sunday morning were directed to the Second Link in Tuas after a power outage delayed immigration clearance. ( read original story ...)
Face off: Has Singapore become more competitive than Hong Kong?
According to the report, Singapore also scored higher than Hong Kong on other essential criteria, including the availability of human capital, business environment, infrastructure, financial market ... ( read original story ...)
From Moulmein-Cairnhill to Somerset, initiatives in Singapore aim to improve mental health among different age groups
Well-being circles hope to attract more Singaporeans act as “first responders” for mental health wellness in community settings like neighbourhoods and schools. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Unemployment Falls To A 6-Year Low But Is The Labour Market As Rosy As It Seems?
Good times can end abruptly The post Singapore’s Unemployment Falls To A 6-Year Low But Is The Labour Market As Rosy As It Seems? appeared first on DollarsAndSense Business. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Import, Export Price Data Due On Thursday
(RTTNews) - Singapore will on Thursday release August figures for import, export and producer prices, highlighting a light day in Asia-Pacific economic activity. In July, import prices were up 14. ... ( read original story ...)
As home loan rates rise in Singapore, how can home owners find ways to save?
Two initiatives launched in October aims to help home owners and buyers stack their savings, make the most out of loans. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Momo Boards ‘Andragogy,’ ‘A Useful Ghost,’ ‘Dreaming & Dying’; ‘Don’t Cry, Butterfly’ Finds U.K. Funding – Busan ACFM (EXCLUSIVE)
Singapore’s Momo Film Co has boarded a raft of projects, it was revealed on the opening day of the Busan Asian Contents & Film Market on Saturday. Momo, in which Blue Ant Media’s Beach House Pictures ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Foreign Minister Hayashi calls on PM Lee, Singapore ministers
During their meeting, Mr Lee also welcomed Japan's increased engagement with Asean, with the 50th anniversary of Asean-Japan dialogue relations coming up in 2023. "Received Japanese Foreign Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Burnout, not COVID-19 restrictions, most affected mental health in Singapore during the pandemic
A new survey shows burnout – not COVID-19 restrictions – most affected mental health in Singapore during the pandemic. CNA looks into the issue ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct 10. ( read original story ...)
UK Entry to CPTPP Trade Pact Still Under Discussion: Singapore
Discussions for the UK’s accession into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are continuing, Singapore’s trade minister Gan Kim Yong said during a meeting ... ( read original story ...)