Amos Yee: Singapore teen blogger freed with asylum in US

These are external links and will open in a new window A Singaporean teenager has been released from jail after a government appeal against him being granted asylum was dismissed. Amos Yee, known for his political and religious criticism, sought refuge in ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC : Singapore the top expat destination for third year in a

Switzerland, New Zealand, Netherlands top the Economics, Experience and Family sub league tables Singapore has again been rated by expats as the best country in the world to live and work, in the new HSBC Expat Explorer survey. Singapore saw off ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore among world’s top 5 destinations: Survey

With a record 13.11 million international visitors last year, representing 8.8 per cent growth, Singapore remains a top global destination for both leisure and business, the credit card giant’s report said. “Singapore’s diverse world-class offerings ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Records Promising Growth in Business Formations

2Q 2017 sees continued interest by foreign investors from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, India & Australia SINGAPORE, Sept. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors and entrepreneurs from Malaysia, India, Australia, Indonesia and China continue to invest in ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore has world’s 3rd most competitive economy

The World Economic Forum, the same organisation that runs the Davos meeting of global powerbrokers each January, bases its rankings on a dozen drivers of competitiveness and a survey of business leaders ... States climbed over Singapore into second ... ( read original story ...)

Cryptocurrency firms face crackdown in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the country’s central bank, said in a statement that it doesn’t interfere with commercial decisions taken by banks “including those in relation to the establishment and termination of business relationships.” ( read original story ...)

Singapore Morning News For September 27

SINGAPORE overtook New York to become the fifth most-visited city in the world last year, and was ranked fourth worldwide for visitor spending in the 2017 Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index. SINGAPORE’S factory output extended its winning streak ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Teen Granted Asylum Released From US Custody

CHICAGO (AP) — A teenage blogger from Singapore was released from U.S. custody on Tuesday following an immigration appeals court's decision to uphold his bid for asylum. Amos Yee, whose online posts mocking and criticizing the Singapore government twice ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore is 5th most visited city globally

Singapore has emerged as the second-most visited destination in the Asia-Pacific region by international visitors last year and No. 1 in terms of the amount they spent. Bangkok led the pack of Asia-Pacific cities with 19.41 million visitors, while ... ( read original story ...)

Job cuts expected at Singapore Press

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. - Singapore’s dominant newspaper carrying titles like The Straits Times, The Business Times, The New Paper, Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Wanbao, Shin Min Daily News, among others - started a review of its media business this year ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore hopes to boost blockchain, eyes fintech firms

Singapore is aiming to position itself as a hub for blockchain development in commodity trading, with start-ups looking to boost access to trade finance and eliminate the opportunity for fraud. Several firms launching in coming months will offer digital ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore the Top Expat Destination for Third Year in a Row

Singapore has again been rated by expats as the best country in the world to live and work, in the new HSBC Expat Explorer survey. Singapore saw off competition from Norway, which rose four places to come second. Culturally very different yet both highly ... ( read original story ...)