According to him, the flights to Singapore would also greatly contribute to the strengthening of trade, investment, and tourism ties between a booming Africa and a highly developed, innovative, and business-friendly destination. Ethiopian is a global ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore starting to become costly for expats?
It is now the 16th most expansive location in the world. If the latest ECA International Cost of Living survey is anything to go by, then it seems like expats are finding Singapore becoming more expensive compared to before. According to the global ranking ... ( read original story ...)
Encourage Singapore optical shops to capture online market
Some online retailers of contact lenses also disguise themselves as Singapore sites. Perhaps the Optometrists and Opticians Board should encourage and help optical stores in Singapore to tap the new trend. Singapore stores could even blossom online and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's Skepticism Of Health Insurance
Imagine checking into the emergency department for a broken arm knowing ahead of time how much it will cost. Imagine getting a CT scan or getting admitted to the hospital and knowing ahead of time how much that will cost too. Or, say you need to get your ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Business Review Business Case Studies Awards 2017 still accepting nominations
Deadline is extended to 24 February 2017. After the success of its inaugural event in June 2016, the Singapore Business Review Business Case Studies Awards aims to continue its tradition of recognising the best business solution providers on its second year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines announces new daily services to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines will launch an additional daily service ... Importantly, Brisbane Airport offers international airlines the necessary market to support inbound and outbound business and leisure passengers, the benefits of which ripple across the industry. ( read original story ...)
Singapore's 70 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2016
Check out the story of a young lawyer who studied law while he was behind bars. Singapore’s most influential lawyers aged 40 and under is now on its third year. There are more or less 5,000 lawyers in Singapore, but these 24 women and 46 men dominate the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports surprisingly jump as shipments to China, EU surge
NODX rose 11.5% this month. According to CNBC, Singapore's exports unexpectedly jumped in November from a year earlier, helped by an rise in shipments to the European Union and China. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) last month rose 11.5 percent from a year ... ( read original story ...)
Talk of Cosco Singapore delisting back in spotlight
acknowledged to The Business Times delisting has been one possibility floated for the Singapore-listed counter. Mr Ang also said China's shipbuilding consolidation is likely to involve merger and acquisition deals or reducing yard capacity. With other ... ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore Post Limited Continue To Grow Its Business?
But when we dig a little deeper, we begin to see a different picture. eCommerce sales accounted for almost all of the growth in the second quarter of FY2016/17. And, much of the growth there was due to Singapore Post’s acquisitions of TradeGlobal and ... ( read original story ...)
Just do it? Not for small Singapore retailers selling Nike gear
Singapore - SMALLER sports shops are crying foul ... "Its move would force many of us, some of whom had been operating since the 1970s and 1980s, out of business soon," said Gurbachan Singh, 65, who has been managing Salam & Sons for over 30 years. ( read original story ...)
Telensa expands in Cambridge and launches in Singapore
Smart city technology business Telensa is expanding globally by scaling into new offices in Cambridge UK as well as Singapore – its first office in the Asia Pacific region. The Singapore facility will be run by Chris Johnston, Telensa’s established ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reaps benefits of effective taxation
SINGAPORE: Tax revenue is crucial to safeguarding the macroeconomy, and Singapore has gained in this area as discussed in the report “S’pore fifth worst tax haven in the world: Oxfam” (Dec 13). Singapore should be proud of this “statistic”, for ... ( read original story ...)
5 Christmas Meal Lobangs In Singapore To Not Eat Grass In January 2017
Grab your DBS/POSB Credit or Debit Card and brace yourself for the wave ... Shop or even score 1-for-1 Night stays in One-Bedroom Garden Villas at Capella Hotel Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore revs up its efforts to help institutions exploit blockchain
“The non-exclusivity of R3’s technology choices leaves the option open for members to contract with Singapore-based systems integrators and fintech firms to implement production-ready systems, therefore streamlining implementation of DLT in the region ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore always surprises
Yes, it's a tourist trap. Yes, I had to queue up in a long, steamy line to reach the bar. And yes, I paid $50 for a couple of drinks. But I'm a traditionalist. And skipping a Singapore Sling here would be akin to snubbing scotch in Scotland, Cognac in ... ( read original story ...