United Overseas Bank Ltd. is betting Southeast Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the US and China, distancing itself from the approach of its two main rivals that have expanded ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says property price curbs achieved stabilisation goals
SINGAPORE: Almost a year after intervening to stem soaring property prices, Singapore has done what it set out to do and stabilized the property cycle, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong ... ( read original story ...)
Gojek Hits 10M Rides After 6 Months In S’pore – To Introduce More Benefits For Top Drivers
The Indonesian ride-hailing giant launched its beta app in Singapore on 29 November 2018, with DBS and POSB card holders getting priority access to the service. Then, its service only covered selected ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam on track to overtake Singapore in decade: DBS
NEW YORK -- Vietnam's economy could grow as much as 6.5% a year over the next ten years and exceed Singapore in size by 2029, according to DBS Bank. Fundamentals including improvements in ... ( read original story ...)
MAS says Singapore does not manipulate currency for export advantage
The US Treasury Report on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies (UST Report) released on Wednesday, May 29, has placed Singapore on the monitoring list for currency manipulation. The US Treasury ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore : Smu Partners With Citi Ventures to Offer Experiential Learning in Financial Technology in Singapore
May 29, 2019 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) -- Singapore Management University (SMU) and Citi Ventures have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer the Citi University Partnerships in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia added to US watchlist on currency practices
WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday (May 28) added Singapore and Malaysia to a watchlist of trading partners for currency practices, citing both countries' foreign exchange intervention ... ( read original story ...)
Police investigating 2 men for operating illegal remittance business in Little India
SINGAPORE: The police are investigating two work pass holders for their suspected involvement in an unlicensed remittance business in Little India, the police and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a ... ( read original story ...)
India 43rd most competitive economy, Singapore tops the list: Report
Singapore has moved up to the top ... Hong Kong SAR has held onto its second place, helped by a benign tax and business policy environment and access to business finance. Economists regard ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a ‘Haven’ From the Trade War
(Bloomberg) - United Overseas Bank Ltd. is betting Southeast Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, distancing itself from the approach of its two main rivals ... ( read original story ...)
Firm fined for illegally importing more than 2 tonnes of fresh vegetables from Malaysia
SINGAPORE: A company was fined S$6,000 on Wednesday (May 29) for illegally importing more than 2 tonnes of fresh vegetables from Malaysia, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a media release. ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets slip, currencies decline as US adds 9 countries to watch list
Malaysia and Singapore. Following that development, some of those currencies weakened against the dollar. Stocks in Asia mostly declined in Wednesday afternoon trade following overnight losses on Wall ... ( read original story ...)
Technology drives Singapore’s ranking as most competitive economy, knocking off US
Fuelled by its advanced technological infrastructure and favourable immigration laws, Singapore has ranked as the world's most competitive economy, knocking off previous leader the United States. The ... ( read original story ...)
India Surpasses Singapore In Adoption Of Technology At Workplace
Singapore is one of Asia’s most advanced nations in terms of technology. Over the years, they have built a reputation that they are strong enough — whether you look at the office buildings, the ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s Why Singapore Made It Onto the U.S. Currency Watchlist
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore made the U.S. Treasury’s watchlist for currency manipulation for the first time, throwing a spotlight on its exchange rate policies. Load Error The U.S. uses three criteria to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore topples Mauritius as India’s top FDI source
Besides, Singapore offers other advantages on the ease of doing business front,” said Dhiraj Mathur, who was involved with FDI policy before turning a consultant. Akash Gupt, partner and leader ... ( read original story ...)