It will not be business as usual any more for Singapore's economy in the future, and this requires good foresight and preparation on all fronts for whatever changes that may come, business leaders have told The Business Times (BT). Their comments ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to reveal new A380 first class suites mid-2017
A spokesman for Singapore Airlines confirmed to Australian Business Traveller "we are working towards an unveil of the new cabin products at an event in Singapore early in the second half of this calendar year." "The first aircraft from the next batch of ... ( read original story ...)
Give us back our troop carriers, Singapore urges Hong Kong
SINGAPORE Singapore's defence minister said on Monday that the nine armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong could not be detained or confiscated but that he welcomed Hong Kong's pledge that the dispute would be handled in line with its laws. Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Troop Carriers Held in Hong Kong Should Be Freed
Singapore's defense minister says nine armored personnel carriers that have been detained in Hong Kong should be returned immediately under sovereign immunity laws. Customs authorities in Hong Kong, a Chinese territory, seized the eight-wheeled Terrex ... ( read original story ...)
Investing Lessons From The Stock Market Performance Of Singapore’s Blue Chips In 2016
In four previous articles of mine, I identified the top six performers and top six losers in 2016 amongst the 30 constituents of the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI). The 30 stocks are referred to as blue chips in the context of our local stock market. ( read original story ...)
Steady pipeline of IPOs for Singapore this year
SINGAPORE — The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is expected to witness another healthy year of initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2017 despite the rise of alternative fundraising options for companies, with analysts identifying real estate investment ... ( read original story ...)
In the hunt for new ideas, Singapore eases obsession with grades
"For a long time, graduates became entrepreneurs despite the school system not because of it," said Patrice Choong, a professor at Singapore's Ngee Ann Polytechnic. At Ngee Ann, students have to develop a business, or design products, as part of their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has no right to hold on to our troop carriers, Singapore says
SINGAPORE Singapore's defense minister said on Monday nine armored vehicles seized in Hong Kong could not be detained or confiscated and that the city-state had repeatedly asked for their return. Hong Kong customs seized the troop carriers in November as ... ( read original story ...)
New accreditation scheme for Singapore lawyers
SINGAPORE: A new accreditation scheme launched on Monday (Jan 9) will make it easier for members of the public to identify specialist lawyers in Singapore. The Specialist Accreditation Scheme - introduced by the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) - accredits ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore keen to further strengthen relations with Cambodia: President Tony Tan
PHNOM PENH: Singapore and Cambodia will naturally grow closer together as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues on its path of integration, said Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam on Sunday (Jan 8). Speaking at a reception for ... ( read original story ...)
Will the ECRL really threaten Singapore?
PETALING JAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) can threaten Singapore’s shipping business, but only if ports on the western and eastern sides of Peninsular Malaysia operate at world class efficiency, says an official of the Institute for Democracy and ... ( read original story ...)
ANZ, Macquarie join push to have Singapore rate rigging case in US dropped
The international banks accused of rigging the Singapore intra-bank interest rate including ANZ ... represent a comparatively small portion of their global business operations," the banks add. However, lawyers for Frontpoint and Sonterra said the court ... ( read original story ...)
How to incorporate a company in Singapore
Approved Name of the Company Brief Description of Business Activities & Copy of Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association Particulars of Directors and Shareholders Registered Address Company Secretary Particulars Foreigners to Singapore must also ... ( read original story ...)
Over 126,000 Singaporeans used SkillsFuture Credit in 2016
SINGAPORE: More than 126,000 Singaporeans used their SkillsFuture ... and understand what's happening in their business, (and ensure) that they're being proactive in understanding how that's going to impact their role." There was also an overall increase ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore considers more investment, flights to Manila – DOF
“We’re trying to get a mixed meeting of the PSBC (Philippines-Singapore Business Council) here. They want to bring the members to Davao to meet with the President,” Kok said. Dominguez said that a possible date for such a dialogue could be in Februar ( read original story ...)
Fine wine, fast profits
a former prosecutor and an enforcement lawyer at K&L Gates in Singapore. “Certainly that would appear to be the case with BSI.” As business rolled in from 1MDB and Low, BSI became the custodian bank of $2.3 billion of investments from the Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)