Singapore uncertainty index climbs as trade war clouds outlook

SINGAPORE: Rising US-China trade tensions are raising alarm bells in export-reliant Singapore, with an index measuring economic uncertainty climbing to a five-month high in March. The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index for Singapore increased to 155 last ... ( read original story ...)

Norway-Asia Business Summit 2018 details

The Norwegian Business Association in Singapore presents the seventh edition of the Norway-Asia Business Summit (NABS), taking place 16-18 April in Singapore. The summit will explore how to navigate the geo-political landscape in Asia; discuss how to ... ( read original story ...)

Foreigners in S’pore told not to import politics

The Singapore Police Force has issued a warning against the importing of politics from other countries into the Republic, after learning of calls encouraging overseas Malaysians to support political activities in the lead-up to their country's upcoming ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s Accidental Hotelier Dreams Big

“But you learn how to swim.” Now 38, Allen is chief executive of the family’s privately held Park Hotel Group and passionate about the hotel business. He and the group are based in Singapore and come 2019, the portfolio will boast 16 hotels. Park ... ( read original story ...)

Meet the Russian risk takers making safe Singapore their home

“It is crucial to be neutral. It is a value that allows people to use Singapore as a base to do global business, even in times of calamity,” says Beloussov, who came to Singapore in 1994 when the electronics company he co-founded was dealing with ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore a Global Innovation Champion, Says CTA

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new global ranking from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) identifies Singapore is one of 13 countries earning the designation of 2018 Innovation Champion. CTA’s inaugural Innovation Scorecard identifies ... ( read original story ...)

Meet Singapore’s cryptocurrency czars

Their combined token sales proceeds hit US$381.42m in 2017. Singapore Business Review rounded up the biggest initial coin offering (ICOs) raised in Singapore last 2017. Based on our compiled list, these major deals hit a whopping US$381.42m in total ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore shares drop at Friday’s open; STI down 0.43%

SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks opened lower on Friday (April 6) after US President Donald Trump ordered his administration to consider imposing a further US$100 billion of tariffs on Chinese imports. The Straits Times Index was trading 0.43 per cent or 14.74 ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore stocks resumes afternoon trading with STI up 0.6%

SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks resumed trading on Friday afternoon (April 6) in positive territory, with the Straits Times Index rising 0.62 per cent or 21.16 points on the day to 3,426.81 as at 1.01pm. The benchmark was up 1.92 points against its level of ... ( read original story ...)

Broadcom completes move to U.S. from Singapore

(Reuters) - Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O) said on Wednesday it had completed its move back to the United States from Singapore, weeks after President Donald Trump blocked its $117 billion offer to buy Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) on national security grounds. Broadcom ... ( read original story ...)