Read a write up in this week The Edge Singapore titled “A New Growth Formula” as shown below To summarize this article was about Singapore economy is at a crossroads and still relying on the GDP as a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore steps up scrutiny of shell firms to combat money laundering
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank is raising its guard against money launderers increasingly using onshore shell companies to mask their transactions, a senior official said. Valerie Tay, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore can turn its racial and religious diversity into a strength globally: DPM Heng Swee Keat
Mr Heng, who is also Minister of Finance, was speaking to over 60 residents from the South East District at a dialogue in conjunction with the launch of Temasek Foundation's Faithful Footprints ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ban sale of elephant ivory starting 2021
Singapore said Monday, Aug. 12, it will impose a blanket ban on the domestic sale of elephant ivory and products from 2021 as the government tightens its campaign against illegal wildlife trade ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ban sale of elephant ivory from 2021
Singapore said Monday it will impose a blanket ban on the domestic sale of elephant ivory and products from 2021 as the government tightens its campaign against illegal wildlife trade. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ban domestic elephant ivory trade from 2021
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore will ban the domestic trade in ivory from September 2021, the government said on Monday, shutting the door to an important end-market for poached elephant ivory ... ( read original story ...)
Smugglers make hay as Indian govt hikes import duty on gold
With the Indian government jacking up import duty on gold, smuggling of the yellow metal from Persian Gulf countries, Singapore and Malaysia is in full swing. Ever since customs duty on the precious ... ( read original story ...)
2 Singapore Shares That Are Potential Privatisation Targets
Singapore has become a hotbed for the privatisation of listed companies. This year alone, there has been an average of two delistings a month. According to a variety of investment analysts and news ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Sees ‘No Profit’ From Hong Kong Instability
Since protests started in June, sparked by a proposal to ease extraditions to the mainland, the idea has been mooted that business leaders wary of increased Chinese meddling in Hong Kong could move ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Did aggressive land bidding by Chinese developers push up Singapore property prices?
SINGAPORE: After the cooling measures slapped on in July 2018, many have wondered whether Singapore property remains a good investment bet. To be sure, the measures targeted speculators and hot ... ( read original story ...)
NDP 2019: Singaporeans turn out in droves to catch the mobile column
SINGAPORE: At 6.35pm, just 10 minutes before the mobile column was due to arrive at Bishan, there was an explosion of excited murmuring. “It’s here, it’s here!” cheered the crowd waiting by the road, ... ( read original story ...)
The Weekly Nibble: Singapore Blue-Chip Shares for Your Golden Years
Here are some of the most popular articles that have appeared on The Motley Fool Singapore’s website for the week. 3 Singapore Blue Chips to Enjoy a Secure Retirement Do you want to enjoy your golden ... ( read original story ...)
Why Did CNA Have to Erase Singapore’s Migrant Workers Because of A Rap Video?
The erasure happened almost immediately after other mainstream news outlets published articles on the police investigation against the Nair siblings. To explain the removal of Subhas and Migrants Band ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia ready for greater cooperation with Singapore across industries: President Joko Widodo
Once completed, having the sea bridge could ease travel and boost business between the two countries. Mr Widodo is also looking to work together with Singapore on human capital development, another ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slings a trade war antidote
Singapore became the first of 46 countries to sign a new United Nations (UN) treaty on commercial mediation on August 7, when officials from 70 nations convened in the city-state to officiate an ... ( read original story ...)
Finnish technology in high-tech Singapore towers
The Finnish company KONE has won a large order at The Central Boulevard Towers in Singapore. The company is to equip the towers with no less than 43 elevators and 4 escalators. Furthermore, the ... ( read original story ...)