The Edge Singapore, a business and investment weekly, published an article titled ‘Is Singapore sailing down the way of Venice?‘, which compared the two cities and wondered if Singapore is destined towards obscurity. The article pointed out that ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ‘gain’ and Singapore’s ‘loss’
PETALING JAYA: An extensive study by the National University of Singapore’s Business School between 2010 and 2012 showed a significant difference in the spending habits of Singaporeans, between those who lived closer to the Malaysian border and those ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore no longer among the top 10 countries in World Talent Report
Singapore has dropped out of the top 10 spots in IMD Business Schools World Talent Report. Singapore’s economic rival Hong Kong on the other hand leapt 2 spots to be among the top 10. Hong Kong was in the 12th spot in the 2015 ranking of the renowned ... ( read original story ...)
What shopping in Malaysia means for us
Our research at the National University of Singapore Business School involved several data sets. First, we studied credit card transactions from 2010 to 2012 of 24,000 individuals living close to the Singapore-Malaysia border and compared them to the ... ( read original story ...)
Suomi Finland 100 Singapore kicked off
The aim of SF100SG is to strengthen the ties between Singapore and Finland in business, investments, education, travel and culture. Ambassador Paula Parviainen presented the key themes around which the SF100SG programme has been designed: healthcare and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gives toughest sentence yet in 1MDB probe
Read full story here. More From Singapore Business Review Singapore yards' contract boom cycle is over: analyst Why a severe dip in home prices is unlikely Sabana REIT to acquire Eunos Avenue property for $20m ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues sixth call for Hong Kong to return nine military vehicles seized by customs
SINGAPORE: Singapore has reiterated its call for the release of nine armoured military vehicles that have been held by Hong Kong customs for a month. On Friday night the Lion City’s Ministry of Defence issued its sixth statement on the issue, saying the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore prime home rents slid 3.3% in Q3
SINGAPORE: Prime residential rents in Singapore fell by 3.3 percent during the third quarter of 2016, while prime rental performance across the 17 global cities tracked by Knight Frank registered zero percent growth in the year to September. “Despite ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Business Class Flight from LA to Tokyo
There’s nothing like arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Flying business class can totally transform your travel. My recent trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo was a dream. The trip takes a whopping twelve hours (and ... ( 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 ...)