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 ...)
Reducing Singapore's water dependence on Malaysia
But the burst of rainfall should not mask the real and deep water security issues facing Singapore, with one of its four taps - water from Johor's Linggiu dam, which channels water to treatment plants in the Johor River operated by both the state and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Motorshow 2017 – Over 16 new launches, VR experiences and more
The Singapore Motorshow 2017 packs a punch for car enthusiasts with more than 200 vehicles on display, new models and VR experiences. For the first time at Singapore Motorshow 2017, car enthusiasts will be transported to a whole new dimension of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police investigate event HK activist addressed
SINGAPORE Singapore police are investigating a conference that Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong addressed via Skype without a permit, police and one of the event's organizers said on Friday. Singapore issued new public speaking rules in October to ... ( read original story ...)
How DBS Bank Became The Best Digital Bank In The World By Becoming Invisible
Their inaugural pick for best digital bank: Singapore-based DBS Bank. DBS wasn’t always a digital leader, however. The story of its digital transformation is all the more remarkable because one of its goals for its technology – in fact, for the entire ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues sixth call for Hong Kong to return nine military vehicles seized by customs
SINGAPORE: Singapore has reiterated its call for the release of nine armoured military vehicles that have been held by Hong Kong customs for a month. On Friday night the Lion City’s Ministry of Defence issued its sixth statement on the issue, saying the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore office market — it ain’t over till the fat lady sings
These are strange days for the commercial real estate market in Singapore. On the one hand, rents have been falling for the past two years and are expected to continue coming off significantly in 2017. On the other, capital values of Grade A CBD office ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory output jumps on electronics boost
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s industrial production in November rose at the fastest annual pace in more than 2-1/2 years as electronics output jumped, a welcome boost to an economy flirting with recession. Singapore’s economy has been on the ropes in the last ... ( read original story ...)