The Edge Singapore, a business and investment weekly, published an article titled ‘Is Singapore sailing down the way of Venice?‘, which compared the two cities and wondered if Singapore is destined towards obscurity. The article pointed out that ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s ‘gain’ and Singapore’s ‘loss’
PETALING JAYA: An extensive study by the National University of Singapore’s Business School between 2010 and 2012 showed a significant difference in the spending habits of Singaporeans, between those who lived closer to the Malaysian border and those ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore no longer among the top 10 countries in World Talent Report
Singapore has dropped out of the top 10 spots in IMD Business Schools World Talent Report. Singapore’s economic rival Hong Kong on the other hand leapt 2 spots to be among the top 10. Hong Kong was in the 12th spot in the 2015 ranking of the renowned ... ( read original story ...)
What shopping in Malaysia means for us
Our research at the National University of Singapore Business School involved several data sets. First, we studied credit card transactions from 2010 to 2012 of 24,000 individuals living close to the Singapore-Malaysia border and compared them to the ... ( read original story ...)
Suomi Finland 100 Singapore kicked off
The aim of SF100SG is to strengthen the ties between Singapore and Finland in business, investments, education, travel and culture. Ambassador Paula Parviainen presented the key themes around which the SF100SG programme has been designed: healthcare and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gives toughest sentence yet in 1MDB probe
Read full story here. More From Singapore Business Review Singapore yards' contract boom cycle is over: analyst Why a severe dip in home prices is unlikely Sabana REIT to acquire Eunos Avenue property for $20m ( read original story ...)
Singapore Teen Critic in US Reportedly Wants Asylum
A teenage blogger from Singapore whose supporters say is seeking asylum is in custody after being detained last week at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, U.S. immigration officials said Saturday. Amos Yee, 18, was detained Dec. 16 and remains in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Muslims committed to building 'cohesive and prosperous' nation with other faiths: Mufti
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Muslim community is "committed to stand shoulder to shoulder with other faith communities in offering the positive role that religion can play in building a more cohesive and prosperous nation" said the Islamic Religious Council of ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore factory output jumps the most in 2-1/2 yrs on electronics boost
* Nov factory output +11.9 pct y/y vs +1.6 pct f'cast * Industrial output +6.1 pct m/m vs -2.0 pct f'cast * Electronics output +24.2 pct y/y * Pharmaceuticals +36.1 pct y/y; marine & offshore -23.6 pct By Masayuki Kitano and Fathin Ungku SINGAPORE, Dec 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore teen critic Amos Yee held in US while appealing for asylum
The Human Rights Watch deputy director for Asia, Phil Robertson, called on the US to recognise Amos Yee's asylum claim, saying he has been consistently harassed by the Singapore government for publicly expressing his views on politics and religion and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Teen Critic Held in US, Reportedly Wants Asylum
A teenage blogger from Singapore whose supporters say is seeking asylum is in custody after being detained last week at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, U.S. immigration officials said Saturday. Amos Yee, 18, was detained Dec. 16 and remains in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s growth to remain modest in 2017
The joint lead managers and bookrunners were Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and HSBC. Coming in second place in the top deals list of Singapore’s debt market is a deal jointly managed by Citigroup, DBS, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Societe Generale (SCGIB). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Govt awaiting full resolution on detention of SAF vehicles in HK
SINGAPORE: A month after nine Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) armoured vehicles were detained in Hong Kong, the Singapore Government said it is still awaiting full resolution of this matter and return of its property by the Hong Kong government. Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's manufacturing output up 11.9% in November
SINGAPORE: Industrial production in Singapore in November expanded at its fastest annual pace since March 2014, buoyed by strong electronics and pharmaceuticals output, data showed on Friday (Dec 23). Manufacturing output in November jumped 11.9 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing output jumps 11.9% in November, much stronger than expected
SINGAPORE - Industrial production rose more strongly than expected last month, helped by big increases in the electronics and pharmaceuticals segments, although marine and offshore engineering output continued to plunge. Manufacturing output rose 11.9 per ... ( read original story ...)
Holiday shoppers in Singapore still love buying in-store
December marks the peak season for most retailers around the world hoping to cash in on the mad rush. CNBC took to one of Singapore's most bustling retail areas, Orchard Road, to get a pulse of this year's holiday retail trends, where shoppers were ... ( read original story ...)