Better productivity, more reliable logistics and enhancing export oppotunities - these are just three of the key benefits of Commonwealth Capital's new $70m manufacturing site in Singapore. While the conglomerate's may not be familiar to everyone ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Singtel ties up with polytechnics to help SMEs
SINGAPORE: Singtel has partnered Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) – Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) to empower SMEs in the retail and food and beverage sectors to be digitally savvy. The partnerships augment the 99% ... ( read original story ...)
Siemens Bank approved to operate as merchant bank in Singapore
SINGAPORE: The financing arm of Germany’s Siemens has received approval to operate as a merchant bank in Singapore, from where it plans to offer project and structured finance lending for businesses and governments in Asia and Australia. Siemens said on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore keeps curbs in place on Fukushima ag imports
Singapore is keeping in place curbs on food imports from Fukushima, which six years ago on Saturday (March 11) was hit by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has told The Straits Times. ( read original story ...)
China seen importing 3 mln T of pork in 2017
SINGAPORE, March 14 China is likely to import about three million tonnes of pork in 2017, similar to last year's level despite rising domestic production, a senior industry official said on Tuesday. "Global prices are still attractive for importing pork ... ( read original story ...)
Huone Singapore takes meetings out of boardrooms
The concept originated from Finland and has now opened its doors in Clarke Quay. Huone Singapore offers 11 differently themed inspirational meeting rooms for 5 to 150 people such as Igloo Room, Sandbox Room, and Forest Room. “No two rooms in Huone are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore port authority suspends licences of five bunker tankers
SINGAPORE, March 14 - Singapore's Maritime Port Authority has temporarily suspended the harbour craft licences of five bunker tankers after it found irregularities with piping fixtures, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday. All five bunker tankers are operated by ... ( read original story ...)
Go Global Singapore 2017: Exciting trade mission programme revealed
Today we announce the exciting programme for our small business trade mission to Singapore in September. The trip is designed specifically for businesses with a creative or tech solution and a strong focus on innovation and disruption. Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Export boost to guide UK through Brexit uncertainty
Stronger exports and the “great British consumer” will help the UK to weather Brexit uncertainty this year, according to Morgan Stanley, which almost doubled its 2017 growth forecast amid a series of upgrades by business groups and City forecasters. ( read original story ...)
POLL-Singapore Feb exports seen up 12.8 pct Y/Y
Apps/econ-polls?RIC=SGXOILY%3DECI SINGAPORE, March 13 (Reuters) - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports in February are expected to rise for a fourth consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Monday. Non-oil domestic exports in February were expected to ... ( read original story ...)
25 inspiring women entrepreneurs in Singapore
Singapore is one of the desirable places for entrepreneurs to start their business, and the government is giving a lot of effort to provide entrepreneurs with everything they need, from grants, co-working spaces, and a network of international investors. ( read original story ...)
Singapore at the front line of water innovation
The so-called water industry is much more than about making money, because a clean and reliable water supply is vital not just to business but also mankind's survival. For this reason, Singapore is at the front line of water innovation, becoming a hub for ... ( read original story ...)
In U-turn, SGX brings back lunch breaks, wider bid-offer spread
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is bringing back lunch breaks and widening the bid-and-offer spread, giving up a faster-paced approach to boosting volumes made after a penny stock crash in 2013 that rattled confidence and saw retail business slump. ( read original story ...)
Conference promotes Vietnam-Singapore trade partnership
In his speech at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Nguyen Tien Minh highlighted the significance the conference and the presence of Vietnam’s SMEs at the event, saying this shows the businesses’ dynamism to look for business and investment ... ( read original story ...)
6 financial planning tips for women
Dr Zhang Weina, a senior lecturer at the National University of Singapore Business School's department of finance, said women need to start financial planning as soon as possible. The reasons are compelling: the rising cost of living, the risk of being ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-DBS trader convicted in Singapore’s first spoofing case
SINGAPORE: A former trader at DBS Group Holdings Ltd’s brokerage unit on Friday was convicted by a Singapore court for spoofing the securities market in the city’s first such criminal case. Dennis Tey Thean Yang, 33, pleaded guilty to eight of the 23 ... ( read original story ...)