SINGAPORE - SMRT has refuted claims that it did not give ample notice to organisers of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) that it would not be providing early train services for this year's race on Dec 4. Explaining the late announcement to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UOB to boost trade for Singapore companies
The International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and the United Overseas Bank (UOB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help more Singapore companies in cross-border trade and internationalization. This collaboration taps the rising potential of ASEAN ... ( 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 ...)
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 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 ...)
Surbana Jurong, Microsoft to develop technology to reduce lift breakdowns
SINGAPORE: Urban planning consultancy firm Surbana Jurong and Microsoft inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday (Nov 25) to develop cloud-based technology for governments and city planners to better monitor common estate facilities like lifts ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing output up 1.2% in October
SINGAPORE: Industrial production in Singapore rose slightly more than expected last month, helped by increases in electronics and pharmaceuticals production, although marine and offshore engineering output plunged. Manufacturing output rose 1.2 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Waterfall of tears for Singapore's Coldplay fans as scalpers put 3,000% premium on tickets
The company said more than 40,000 tickets were sold in three phases, with two pre-sales last week for Citibank customers and Live Nation mailing list subscribers, then a general sale for the public on Nov. 21 through the Singapore Sports Hub ticket outlet. ( read original story ...)
Singapore amongst the top countries with highest average adult wealth
Average wealth per adult is around $395,000. Singapore ranked seventh in the top ten major economies with the highest average wealth per adult in mid-2016, a research by Credit Suisse said. Wealth per adult rose 1.4% to $395,000 (US$277,000) in mid-2016. ( read original story ...)
Egypt ranks 44 in HSBC Expat Explorer report, Singapore secures top spot for 2nd year
Egypt ranked 44 in HSBC’s Expat Explorer report, while Singapore still ranks as the best destination for expats for the second year running. The Expat Explorer league table ranks each country or territory using a score that summarises expats’ overall ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businesses urge Apec economies to resist protectionism
THE Singapore Business Federation (SBF) said on Thursday it supports the calls of the Apec Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to resist protectionism and inward-looking policies, as "open and inclusive global trading system can act as a catalyst for ... ( 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 ...)