This is the eighth month of expansion for Singapore's overall manufacturing sector. The decrease in PMI reading indicates the expansion in February is slower than in January. A PMI reading above 50 ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup: Singapore PM Lee says situation ‘tragic’
Situation in Myanmar 'tragic' Up Next. Myanmar UN envoy emotional appeal: End army rule. Video, 00:00:25Myanmar UN envoy emotional appeal: End army rule Myanmar coup: Kevin Rudd backs Asean talks. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ultra wealthy population continues to rise
In the latest The Wealth Report, real-estate consultancy Knight Frank reported that Singapore in 2020 had a population of 3,732 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), or people who have a net ... ( read original story ...)
New overseas buyers from UK, US, Singapore and Hong Kong could impact Aussie housing prices
Chinese buyers helped to drive up Aussie property prices before the government started to clamp down, but there are plenty of new buyers from other countries swarming in. ( read original story ...)
Singapore urges ASEAN’s external partners not to impose broad-based sanctions on Myanmar
Singapore's foreign minister on Tuesday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) external partners not to impose broad-based economic sanctions that will harm the ordinary people of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory activity expands for 8th straight month in February but at slower pace
SINGAPORE - Singapore's manufacturing sector continued growing, as factory activity recorded an eighth straight month of expansion in February, though at a slightly slower rate.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected scammer bank accounts can be frozen within a day in new police collaboration with financial institutions
SINGAPORE: With a new collaboration between the police and financial institutions, most bank accounts suspected to be involved in scam operations ... ( read original story ...)
OFFICIAL CORRECTION-UPDATE 1-Sunseap, Tenaga forming venture to trial Singapore electricity imports from Malaysia
Malaysia's largest electricity utility, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), and Singapore-based solar firm Sunseap Group announced on Tuesday they are forming a joint venture to trial clean electricity imports ... ( read original story ...)
35% of Singapore firms saw salary freeze in 2020: survey
One in four firms offered no increases in the past months. Whilst salary remains a primary concern for 49% of employees and 58% of candidates in Asia, Singapore has seen salary freeze in 2020 with 35% ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore’s influence in global finance can boost investment in sustainable solutions: Ong Ye Kung
Singapore may be small, but due to our outsize influence in the world of finance, we can exert some influence on global trends -- including helping businesses to go green. Transport Minister Ong Ye ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues FSI guidelines on managing remote work risks
Monetary Authority of Singapore outlines key security and operational risks financial institutions face as remote work practices take hold, including outsourcing and staff conduct, and what these ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Hotels, travel agents and tour guides licence fee waivers extended to end-2021; 8 new imported cases on Tuesday (March 2)
Licence fee waivers for hotels, travel agents and tour guides will be extended to the end of 2021 as part of efforts to aid the recovery of the tourism sector. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: 3 Things SMEs & Startups Need To Know
Every year, business owners keep a close eye on budget announcements. This year, the budget meant a lot more than usual as a watershed ... ( read original story ...)
US, Singapore, and Japan top the list of best data center locations
The US, Singapore and Japan are the best locations for building data centers, according to a new list published by design and building consultant Arcadis. Sweden and Norway are the next most favorable ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM calls for Suu Kyi release, says sanctions won’t hurt military
Singapore's Prime Minister on Tuesday called for Myanmar's military to release elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi to allow the country to move forward and said sanctions would hurt the people rather than ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s ultra-rich rank Singapore as region’s top choice for luxury homes
Singapore has become one of the world's most sought-after locations for buying investment homes as its safe-haven reputation has been further strengthened by successfully ... ( read original story ...)