SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold extended gains on Thursday, rising to its highest level in nearly two months, as the euro firmed on upbeat global manufacturing data and expectations that a Greek debt deal to avoid a messy default was close at hand. Investors are now eyeing the release of U.S. weekly jobless claims data...
SINGAPORE – A 15-km (10 mile) stretch of crisp white beach is one of the key battlegrounds in Singapore's campaign to defend its hard-won territory against rising sea levels linked to climate change. (read on…) Related items Singapore raises defenses vs climate change Tharman on factors influencing COE prices FOREX-Euro rises on stop-loss buying,...
SINGAPORE, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The South Korean wonbreached a technical resistance level on Wednesday, helped bystock inflows, as most emerging Asian currencies gained onexpectations the Federal Reserve … (read on…) Related items Singapore Stocks-Caution seen; KepCorp, United Fiber eyed SE Asia Stocks-Singapore rallies amid global optimism Singapore Stocks- May rise on Greek hopes;...
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – S&P stock futures extended losses to more than 1 percent after a key gauge of Chinese manufacturing activity slumped to its weakest level in nearly three years. By 0237 GMT (9:37 p.m. ET Tuesday), futures were down 1.2 percent, extending earlier losses made after a downward revision of U.S. growth data...
SINGAPORE, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Singapore shares mayretreat on Friday after U.S. stocks closed lower, having brokena key technical level on worries about the euro zone’s debtcrisis which had pushed borrowing costs for France and Spainsharply higher. Singapore property and construction firm Lian Beng may be in focus after it said its 50 percent-owned...
* Market waits to see if Japan will intervene again * Dollar/yen off peak, but well above pre-intervention level * Renewed debt worries weigh on euro * Aussie drops on RBA rate cut, drop in equities (Updates … (read on…) Related items FOREX-Swiss franc near peak, Aussie down as markets dump risk FOREX-Dollar extends...
The government of Singapore has shown its commitment to improving the country’s level of manufacturing yield and performance. Lee Yi Shyan, minister of state for trade and industry at the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), has unveiled the Manufacturing Productivity Technology Center (MPTC) and the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Operations Management and...
Singapore is setting up a national centre for cyber security to ensure early detection of likely threats to government websites and vital information systems, like the power grids for running the MRT ….. (more…) Related items Singapore to sep up new cyber security centre at national level Gold rises to 8-week high, firm euro...
Singapore is setting up a national centre for cyber security to ensure early detection of likely threats to government websites and vital information systems, like the power grids for running the MRT trains. (more…) Related items Singapore to set up new cyber security centre at national level Gold rises to 8-week high, firm euro...
Although retail and F&B industries in Singapore are on the same level as those in other major global cities in terms of sales psf and sales per employee, the two industries lag behind in terms of profits. (read on…) Related items Grade A office rents down 3.6% Singapore Government Agencies Score In Pro-business Study...
Singapore has the highest level of Internet penetration in Southeast Asia, according to a report released today by global insights and measurement company, Nielsen. (read the story…) Related items SingTel customers hit by service disruption in northern, western S’pore SingTel unveils local e-book service with skoob Hundreds in Singapore queue up for new iPhone...
SingTel’s chief called on the industry and regulator to take the NBN to the next level by creating a “superstructure” that would facilitate common standards for network intelligence, security and a level playing field for apps and content developers. (read the story…) Related items SingTel Innov8 launches boot camp for tech start-ups SingTel addresses...
