Singapore unveiled a set of strategies that reinforce its long-standing commitment to economic openness, as the trade-dependent nation seeks to drive growth in the next decade after a “dark shift in mood away from globalization.” The country should ... ( read original story ...)
Committee on Future Economy outlines direction for Singapore's economic development
SINGAPORE: The Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) tasked to set the direction for Singapore’s economic development released its report on Thursday (Feb 9), outlining seven strategies for the next decade. Speaking at a press conference, co-chair of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes new drivers of economic growth
SINGAPORE - A key Singapore advisory panel on Thursday proposed a 10-year strategy aimed at ensuring annual economic growth of 2-3%, mainly centred on trade partnerships, deepening the workforce's tech skills and digitalising the economy. It also ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel grows Q3 profit, forecasts mobile weakness
Singtel, Singapore’s largest mobile operator, posted a small increase in profit for its fiscal Q3, but a double-digit slowdown in mobile sales led to a year-on-year revenue decline in its core business. The operator’s net profit for the quarter ending ... ( read original story ...)
Oracle Partners with Mobilewalla to Introduce Mobile Targeting to APAC Region
Global data-as-a-service solution Oracle Data Cloud has teamed with Mobilewalla, a Singapore-based mobile consumer intelligence platform, to launch a mobile targeting solution for marketers in 13 Asia Pacific (APAC) region. As part of the partnership, ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel Q3 profit up 2% on core business, strong cyber security demand
... Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) reported on Thursday (feb 9) a 2 per cent rise in net profit to S$972.8 million for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2016, as it saw strong core business and higher contributions from regional mobile associates. ( read original story ...)
Strategies in CFE report 'comprehensive': Business leaders
SINGAPORE: Business leaders who provided input into the report by the Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) expressed their confidence on the recommendations put forth. Many said the report, which charts Singapore's growth over the next 10 years ... ( read original story ...)
What You Need to Know About Petrol Prices in Singapore
Given its strategic location, advanced port infrastructure, and domestically-based financial network, Singapore is the dominant oil trading nation in Southeast Asia. It is estimated that nearly 5% of Singapore’s total GDP is derived from the trade ... ( read original story ...)
All-in-one living
One of the main attractions of many developments in Singapore is a home’s proximity to amenities like bars, restaurants, supermarkets, dry cleaners and day-care for children. You have to be pretty far out from the centre of town not to have at least ... ( read original story ...)
Strategies in report by Committee on Future Economy 'comprehensive': Business leaders
SINGAPORE: Business leaders who provided input into the report by the Committee on the Future Economy expressed their confidence on the recommendations put forth. Many said the report, which charts Singapore's growth over the next ten years, is timely. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines places $13.8 billion wide-body Boeing order
The fact that Airbus was not ready to make a definitive offer to supply the new plane, relying instead on the 366-seat A350-1000, may have been a handicap in the contest for Singapore's business, an industry source said. "Our priority is to certify and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore advisory panel unveils long-term economic strategy
SINGAPORE: A key Singapore advisory panel on Thursday proposed a 10-year strategy aimed at ensuring annual economic growth of 2-3 percent, mainly centred on trade partnerships, deepening the workforce's tech skills and digitalising the economy. It also ... ( read original story ...)
Committee on the Future Economy report: Globalisation still the future for Singapore
Iswaran, and included cabinet ministers, members of parliament and business leaders. The report will form the basis for Singapore's upcoming budget statement later this month. Singapore, despite being less than a quarter of the size of the state of Rhode ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seizes jet of 1MDB-linked tycoon Jho Low: Reports
A private jet belonging to Malaysian tycoon Low Taek Jho - who is under investigation for his involvement in the scandal-hit Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) - has been seized by Singapore authorities, media in both ... ( read original story ...)
Why We Need To Stop Thinking Of Singapore As The 'Delaware Of Asia'
As the startup ecosystem in Asia matures, there are more post-seeded startups generating revenue who could use the protection of Singapore’s business-friendly tax rates. Add that to the fact that Singapore is one of the most politically stable countries ... ( read original story ...)
How Investors Can Understand 1 Crucial Aspect Of Singapore Post Limited’s Business: Trade Receivables Management
Singapore Post Limited (SGX: S08) is a company that’s likely to be familiar to many in Singapore given that it runs the nation’s postal services. But there’s more to Singapore Post – it also provides eCommerce-related logistics services and has ... ( read original story ...)