Soybean imports at record as domestic supply tightens: Sources

India's soybean imports have never previously approached 100,000 tonnes, the two sources said. SINGAPORE: Soybean imports have hit a record high this year and more buying is expected as domestic supplies tighten following lower production last year ... ( read original story ...)

India, China exports highly vulnerable to currency strength

“Policy makers will likely prefer to keep their currencies competitive relative to trade rivals,” said Henderson, an economist based in Singapore. Exports from India and China are the most likely to be harmed by currency strength-- or boosted by ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore is the smartest city in the world: study

Singapore is the best performing smart city globally ahead of London, New York, San Francisco, and Seoul, according to a study by technology company Juniper Research. The concept of smart city involves the use of IoT technologies such as connected sensors ... ( read original story ...)

Bank helps connect Chinese with EEC

SINGAPORE-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) is drumming up interest among Chinese investors to seize opportunities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and expects more and more Chinese companies to set up in the country’s flagship economic zone. ( read original story ...)

Singapore is winning the war on drugs. Here’s how.

Regarding the March 2 news article “At opioids summit, Trump suggests executing dealers to help end crisis”: Singapore is one of the few countries that have kept drug abuse under control. We take a clearheaded approach. We invest significant efforts to ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore-based Broadcom to redomicile to U.S. by April 3

(Reuters) - Singapore-based Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) said on Monday it expects to redomicile to the United States by April 3, two days before the chipmaker’s acquisition target Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) holds its annual shareholder meeting. Broadcom’s $117 ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore appoints new Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Army

From 23 March, Major-General (MG) Melvyn Ong Su Kiat will be Singapore’s new Chief of Defence Force (CDF), said a Ministry of Defence spokesman on Monday (12 March). MG Ong, the current Chief of Army (COA), will succeed Lieutenant-General (LG ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s Golden Gate Is Said Raising $100 Million VC Fund

Singapore’s Golden Gate Ventures is raising a $100 million third fund to continue investing in Southeast Asia’s burgeoning market for e-commerce, payments and mobile apps, according to a person familiar with the matter. The new fund is expected to have ... ( read original story ...)