“We should not allow technology and innovation to divide our workforce. Instead, we should use them to improve the employment and enhance the employability of all workers,” Singapore Minister for Manpower Lim Swee Say said during a speech at G20 Labour ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manages population growth carefully: PM Lee Hsien Loong
SINGAPORE - Singapore accepts an inflow of immigrants, residents and citizens to keep population numbers steady, but must manage the inflow carefully, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (May 27). The people who come must be able to integrate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms eye opportunities in Czech automotive industry
Representatives from 17 Singapore firms co-led by IE Singapore and Singapore Business Federation have completed a week-long business mission to Poland and the Czech Republic, in conjunction with President Tony Tan Keng Yam’s state visits to these countries. ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory output rises 6.7% in April with electronics in lead
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's manufacturing output rose for a ninth straight month in April as electronics continued to drive growth even as weakness in other key industries, such as pharmaceuticals and marine and offshore engineering, lingered. ( read original story ...)
Electronics sector sparks 6.7% growth in Singapore’s manufacturing output
According to the Economic Development Board of Singapore (EDB), the electronics cluster saw a 48% increase in output, with all segments recording higher yields except for the data storage segment. Semiconductors posted the biggest expansion at 69.1%. ( read original story ...)
Singapore flags concerns with China’s monetary conditions
It could be a downside risk to its GDP growth. In a CNBC report, Loh Khum Yean, Singapore's permanent secretary for trade and industry, said the better performance came on the back of improved growth prospects in advanced economies. However, he said rising ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Media Values
“The Censor and the Vibrator,” by Balli Kaur Jaswal (Op-Ed, May 22), criticized how the media is regulated in Singapore. One can read and see almost anything in Singapore, in private and online. But we treat free broadcasts differently. Singaporeans ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For May 26
Noble Group Ltd received a fresh blow as Fitch Ratings Ltd cut the embattled commodity trader’s rating for a second time in the space of 10 days, flagging concern over its ability to address about US$2 billion of debt that matures over the next 12 months. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is world’s second largest shark-fin trader: TRAFFIC
In 2012-2013, Singapore exported $40 million worth of shark fins, closely following Hong Kong’s $45 million, and imported $51.4 million worth of fins, following Hong Kong's $170 million. More than 72 percent of Singapore's shark fin exports went to Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Muslims in Singapore mark start of Ramadan on May 27
SINGAPORE: Muslims in Singapore will usher in the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday (May 27), kicking off a month of fasting. The holy month begins with the sighting of the new moon based on the Islamic lunar calendar, after which the religious authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore now world’s second-largest shark fin trader
Despite various moves here in recent years, such as hotels removing shark’s fin from their restaurant menus, for example, Singapore has moved up the ranks to become the world’s second-biggest trader of the product, a report has found. Traffic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Finance Sector Makes Strides in Distribution Ledger Technology (DLT)
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the successful conclusion of the proof-of-concept project with the finance industry to introduce distributed ledger technology (DLT). The project is conducted in partnership with R3, a DLT company, and a ... ( read original story ...)
DBS : Marina Regatta makes Asia history with first public intel drone light show
Having Asia's first drone display in DBS Marina Regatta's finale will aptly cap off Singapore's biggest bay festival. It also gives us great pleasure to work with homegrown music talent, Eric Wong, as he brings to life his innovative and contemporary take ... ( read original story ...)
DBS : and Nishi-Nippon City Bank sign MOU to collaborate in supporting Japanese SMEs in Asia
In addition, DBS will provide investment banking and corporate finance advisory services to NCB corporate customers who are seeking to raise funds either through a primary or secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange. Small and mid-sized Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Briefing: Singapore’s Q1 GDP up 2.7%; Ex-trader fined over 1MDB saga
And here's what tenants need to know about renting a house in Singapore. From CNBC via Yahoo!: Singapore's first quarter GDP rose 2.7 percent year-on-year as expected, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Thursday, as it affirmed the full-year ... ( read original story ...)
The best boutique hotels in Singapore
An insider's guide to the top boutique hotels in Singapore, including the best for designer interiors, historic and contemporary décor, luxurious rooms, rooftop pools, gourmet dining, Marina Bay views and swimming pools, near the Singapore River, Downtown ... ( read original story ...)