RBC’s main wealth management markets in Asia are Hong Kong and Singapore, the region’s two biggest wealth hubs. “There will definitely be a question mark over profitability of this kind of a business that lacks scale,” said a person with knowledge ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to reveals new IP regime in 2017 budget
SINGAPORE: Singapore has announced a new intellectual property regime to encourage companies based in the country to exploit the income derived from their research and development activities. Corporate income derived from intellectual property will be ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Singapore can't afford to let oil exports lose edge despite carbon tax
Singapore will need to strike the right balance in implementing a planned carbon tax from 2019 to ensure its refining industry remains competitive as the sector faces headwinds from volatile margins, growing exports from China and rising capacity in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property demand remains ‘very resilient’
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s property demand remains “very resilient,” supported by factors including low interest rates and a stable economy, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said. “Our economy is still growing, so I think demand is still ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore rattles sharing economy with rule change for Airbnb, Uber
SINGAPORE: Singapore, a keen early adopter of the sharing economy, has fired a warning shot across the bow of Airbnb and Uber with tighter rules that could shake up their business models and growth ambitions in Asia. The rules, some say, are a sign that ... ( read original story ...)
Disrupting the disrupters: Singapore rattles sharing economy with rule change
SINGAPORE Singapore, a keen early adopter of the sharing economy, has fired a warning shot across the bow of Airbnb and Uber with tighter rules that could shake up their business models and growth ambitions in Asia. The rules, some say, are a sign that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Business Class 777-300ER Review – Sydney To London
When it comes to travel, it’s the destinations we rave about. We prattle on about stays in posh hotels, about Michelin-starred meals, about breathtaking views of famous sights. Seldom do we talk about the journey itself, unless it’s to complain about a ... ( read original story ...)
CII signs MoU with SBF, IE Singapore
In a first between the business institutions of India and Singapore, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has entered into a Technology Partnership memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two agencies of Singapore in order to promote expertise for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, UK renew bilateral Economic and Business Partnership
SINGAPORE: Singapore and the United Kingdom on Tuesday (Feb 21) renewed the bilateral Economic and Business Partnership (EBP), the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced in a news release. This paves the way for greater economic cooperation and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unveils bigger 2017/18 budget
SINGAPORE - Singapore presented a bigger budget for the coming year, providing support for the struggling sectors, but keeping a surplus in case global economic conditions worsen and put the city-state's growth at risk. Following up on recommendations by a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore business class – great fares from New York, Houston, and LA
As reported by Gary Leff at View from the Wing, Singapore Airlines is having a great business class fare sale with round trip fares starting under $2,000. While the price is already terrific for long haul business class, this deal could be very ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM expects FTA with Sri Lanka to be wrapped up this year
Singapore however is a country that has prospered with free trade and has unilaterally brought down import duties to make businesses efficient and prevent businesses from exploiting citizens, leading to high living standards. Since it has already given ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy expands faster in Q4 2016, grows 2.6%
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy expanded faster than expected in the last three months of 2016, growing 2.9 per cent year-on-year, on the back of a late surge in the manufacturing and services sectors. The final economic data for October to December last ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exports Surge Again as Demand from China Swells
Singapore’s exports rose again in January That makes a third straight month of gains But where the goods are going is as important The Singapore Dollar was steady against an already weaker US counterpart on Friday on news that is home’s export recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore evaluating when, how best to impose carbon pricing
Singapore is set to impose a carbon price as it looks to cut greenhouse emissions to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement, The Business Times has learnt. The government is now determining the timeline and what form of carbon pricing to take in ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong property is beating Singapore in wooing Chinese investors
Notably absent was the lack of concrete development plans announced for Singapore this year. The developer does not have a presence in Hong Kong. With rents in Hong Kong's central business district skyrocketing, some companies are setting their sights ... ( read original story ...)