With Industry 4.0 unfolding, Vietnam is co-operating with Singapore in innovation, smart cities, and e-government development to build out a facilitating economy which benefits both the business ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra-rich foreigners scramble for luxury homes in Singapore
"Singapore's solid economic fundamentals, sound financial framework, ease of doing business, quality education and racial harmony continue to make it one of the choice locations for potential foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia among exporters most at risk from US-China trade war: Fitch Solutions
of Chinese imports from next month. China then warned that it will retaliate if the US imposed these tariffs. In Asia, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore are the most exposed to the Chinese market, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has to adopt targeted, long-term view to tackle economic challenges: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE - Singapore has to adopt a targeted and long-term perspective in its economic strategies, even as it tackles short-term headwinds posed by a challenging global environment, said Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Honestbee lays off dozens of employees in Singapore
SINGAPORE — Local start-up Honestbee said on Friday (Aug 2) that it was laying off 38 staff in its Singapore offices as part of a restructuring exercise. This figure makes up approximately 10 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investigates alleged export of Pokka products into North Korea
SINGAPORE - Beverage company Pokka Singapore has denied media reports that it tried to illegally export products into North Korea, saying they contain many "false and unsubstantiated allegations". It ... ( read original story ...)
A gravity-defying tower aimed at ‘sustainable urbanism’ has opened in Singapore
The newly-opened Robinson Tower in Singapore's Central Business District might baffle you at first glance: the upper section appears to float above the lower, with a leafy garden between the two. Get ... ( read original story ...)
SIA and Amex launch first SME business travel card
in Singapore today, in light of survey results saying, despite overall optimism, business owners have significant worries over cash flow and travelling abroad. The new ‘American Express Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Plastic Waste Piles Up as Indonesia’s Import Crackdown Backfires
The delay in customs clearance at Indonesian ports have also led to a pile-up of about 1,600 containers of waste in Singapore, which are now being exported to Vietnam at a discount, Maulana said. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says U.S. Understands Its Position on WTO Privileges
Singapore says it has an understanding with the U.S. that ... and protection against emergency import restrictions imposed by developed nations. “We have always said that any privileges should be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturers, services less upbeat about next 6 months: Surveys
Manufacturing and services firms in Singapore have become less upbeat about business prospects for the second half of 2019, although there are certain segments within these sectors that are more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businesses bank on China’s Belt and Road amid slowdown
... related to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according to preliminary findings from a joint survey by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and accounting firm PwC. Close to half of the 50 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businesses see sharp downturn in economy on trade war
SINGAPORE: With no let-up apparent in global and regional trade tensions, Singapore’s business community has slashed its expectations for the near-term economic outlook. “Because we are hugely ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Scoot to convert six Airbus orders to larger A321neos, lease 10
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd's budget offshoot Scoot said on Monday it would convert six Airbus SE A320neo orders to the larger A321neo model and lease another 10 A321neos to help meet ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businesses see sharp downturn on trade war
SINGAPORE: With no let-up apparent in global and regional trade tensions, Singapore’s business community has slashed its expectations for the near-term economic outlook. “Because we are hugely ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore ready for the rise of robots and automation?
A strong investment in digital infrastructure, a growing pool of IT expertise and a hyper-connected population mean that Singapore is seeing outsized gains in a new technological landscape, making the ... ( read original story ...)