NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A ban on petroleum coke around the Indian capital of New Delhi starting from Wednesday will require the country to raise its imports of coal to replace the fuel, just as Asia is heading into the tightest market conditions ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to fund cat bond issuance costs, to develop ILS market
Singapore has been hoping to encourage ILS and catastrophe bond business to its shores for some years now, having developed special purpose reinsurance vehicle (SPRV) legislation, although to date that has not been used. Speaking at the 14th Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slaps prohibition orders on two people over 1MDB-related breaches
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday announced that it had issued prohibition orders against individuals involved in breaches related to Malaysia’s scandal-tainted 1MDB fund. The MAS said it has issued six-year ... ( read original story ...)
Epson Singapore To Boost Enterprise And Business Segments
Epson Singapore today announced its commitment to the business and office segments as it moves to strengthen its product offerings for enterprise and corporate customers in the B2B space. As the company continues to evolve to focus on the needs of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Brexit Bid
Singapore doesn't like to leave things to chance, so when there's a play to be made for a slice of London's financial business, you can expect the city-state to pull out all stops. That's what it did on Monday. The Monetary Authority of Singapore unveiled ... ( read original story ...)
Global Growth Momentum Spurs New Business Formations in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore continues to make for a compelling investment destination in Q3 2017, drawing interest from investors from Malaysia, India, Australia, Indonesia and China, according to Hawksford's latest Singapore New ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore is dubbed the best city in the world to work for a startup
Singapore particularly shined in healthcare and safety ... There’s always the very real fear that all your work, money and time invested into the business might not pan out in the end. A PR crisis or technological glitch could cripple your startup ... ( read original story ...)
After NZ, S’pore is easiest place globally to do business: Report
Singapore has been ranked second in the world for ease of doing business for the second year running, according to a World Bank report out yesterday. The Republic came in behind New Zealand for the second consecutive year, following years of topping the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore struggles with sand supply
Same goes for many of the new skyscrapers that make up the iconic skyline of the city, like the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino. Read the full report here. More From Singapore Business Review ( read original story ...)
As Trump Prepares For Asia, A New Methodology: ‘Exports Per Capita’
We should be nice to the Canadians. Our exports per capita with the top 11 nations exceeds $1,000. After Canada, those are 2. Singapore ($4,828.34), 3. Hong Kong ($4,776.18), 4. Belgium ($2,840.69), 5. Switzerland ($2,744.63), 6. United Arab Emirates ($ ... ( read original story ...)
Exports of non-RMG items buoyant
The export of leather and leather goods declined to some extent ... The shipment of leathers goods to new destinations such as Japan and Singapore, apart from the traditional markets of the EU, Canada and the US, is increasing at a faster rate, he said. ( read original story ...)
Oman’s aquaculture export potential projected at $7bn
The Sultanate has immense opportunity to develop as an aquaculture hub with an export potential projected at $7 billion per annum, according to Teng Theng Dar, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the Sultanate of Oman. The dignitary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ launch of new A380 first, business class
Receive 75,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases In the first 3 months. Plus, earn 75 Qantas Status Credits if you buy a new return flight & travel before February 28, 2018. Save $425 with no annual fee for the first year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Thailand jittery over Malaysian durian exports to China
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia’s durian exporters eye a potentially huge market in China on the heels of a “Durian King Festival” scheduled in Nanning city from Nov 3 to 5, traders in Thailand and Singapore are worried about the impact it would have on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore journalist probed for breaching import law after using drone in Myanmar
BANGKOK - Two journalists from Singapore and Malaysia are being investigated by Myanmar police for breaching export and import laws after flying a drone over a parliament building in Naypyitaw. Singapore journalist Lau Hon Meng, 43, and Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 2018 economic growth likely to ‘moderate’ from this year
SINGAPORE: The Republic’s economic growth is expected to remain firm next year, although expansion “could moderate from this year”, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said in its latest macroeconomic review released on Friday (Oct 27 ... ( read original story ...)