SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank is set to price its global equity offering at the top end of an indicative range, raising roughly $922 million and marking the country’s biggest-ever IPO, a source familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM’s job: Once decided over cake and coffee, now mulled over for months
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singaporeans are not used to uncertainty when it comes to their future political leaders. Only one party has ruled the island-state since its independence more than 50 years ago, and there have been only three prime ministers. When ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s prime minister schools Trump on how trade actually works
To buy more imports than exports, it must borrow from abroad to pay for those goods. This means the US trade deficit also signals that it’s borrowing from foreigners. On the flip side, when a country runs a trade surplus—as Singapore does—it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Economists worry over 4-month drop of Singapore’s electronics exports
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell by 2.7% in March due to lower electronics exports. According to ING Asia Pacific Economics head of research Rob Carnell, the drop is "a little" worrying. "Accounting for about 30% of total non-oil domestic exports ... ( read original story ...)
Exports dip amid cooling electronics demand
But most experts feel that exports will continue to grow this year, just not at last year's breakneck pace. SEE TOP OF THE NEWS: Singapore exports fall for second straight month Topics: ( read original story ...)
Malaysian sellers begin exporting to Singapore via Lazada, DFTZ
as well as quick and hassle-free export processes. This would allow Malaysian small and medium enterprise owners to reach out to new customers among Singapore’s population of six million, whereby in this pilot phase, over 50,000 products from various ... ( read original story ...)
Economic development and outlook in Singapore
Singapore economy grew 3.5% in 2017 supported by the 3.1% growth in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, easing from growth of 5.4% in the previous quarter. A continued rise in demand for electronic gadgets, growth in exports and boosted investment ... ( read original story ...)
USDA Export Sales Report
Exports of 428,100 MT were up 30 percent from the previous week and 14 percent from the prior 4-week average. The primary destinations were to Iraq (105,000 MT), Mexico (104,100 MT), Japan (59,600 MT), Chile (49,500 MT), and Guatemala (33,500 MT). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Press : Book Fair 2018 rekindles the joy of reading
Singapore, 23 April 2018--- Singapore Book Fair (SBF), an annual event where publishers and book retailers gather, will be held at two new venues located right in the heart of the Civic District - Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES from 25 to 31 May. With the ... ( read original story ...)
Straits Times Index STI Supporting Stock Market Bulls
Straits Times Index (STI) is regarded as the benchmark index for the Singapore stock market. It tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is jointly calculated by Singapore Exchange (SGX), Singapore Press Holdings ... ( read original story ...)
Former Singapore Customs officer, 61, to go to jail for GST tourist refund ruse
SINGAPORE - For two years, a Singapore Customs officer repeatedly abused her position to fraudulently obtain goods and services tax (GST) tourist refunds. In total, she received more than $16,000. Pang Yeow Biah, 61, who is no longer working there, pleaded ... ( read original story ...)
Top 5 Food Delivery Mobile Apps in Singapore
In the present decade, the concept of food delivery apps is evolving at an unstoppable pace and thus is making the entire process of food ordering extremely simple and convenient. Singapore has seen a fast spurt in use of these super fast food delivery apps. ( read original story ...)
Corporate Services Singapore Explains Why Singapore is Ideal for Company Incorporation
Various business sectors like manufacturing (OEM and silicon parts), financial intermediation and retail and wholesale trade are the main growth drivers for Singapore’s recent economic surge. This notwithstanding, Singapore’s resilient economy is only ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to set up first seed bank
SINGAPORE - Singapore will have its first seed bank next year, storing seeds of up to 25,000 plant species, in an effort to protect local and regional plant diversity. The Singapore Botanic Gardens Seed Bank will be set up by the National Parks Board ... ( read original story ...)
POSB vs OCBC vs POEMS vs Maybank Kim Eng: Which Regular Savings Plan Should You Choose?
It is designed for medium to long-term investments, so don’t expect to make a quick buck. Singapore currently offers four options: POSB Invest-Saver, OCBC Blue Chip Investment Plan, POEMS Share Builders Plan and Maybank Kim Eng Monthly Investment Plan. ( read original story ...)
RGS wins literature quiz, heads to NZ for world finals
At the POSB-NLB Kids' Lit Quiz 2018, students were asked questions from a wide range of literature genres, even comics. In the national finals yesterday, the team of four from Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) emerged tops, and will represent Singapore in ... ( read original story ...)