Benchmarks in Taiwan, New Zealand and Singapore rose while Manila and Jakarta fell. WALL STREET: Wall Street capped several days of choppy trading with a rally that gave the stock market a modest gain for the week. Technology companies, banks and health ... ( read original story ...)
ASIA MARKETS: Nikkei Leads Asian Market Gains As Yen Drops
Asian indexes were higher to start the week after a rally on Wall Street Friday with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average leading ... a senior economist at Mizuho Bank in Singapore. The report signaled that the Fed wasn't worried about the volatility in financial ... ( read original story ...)
Oil prices firm as global stock markets rebound
"Oil markets attempted a half-hearted recovery overnight on little more than an equity market correlated bounce," said Stephen Innes, head of trading for Asia-Pacific at futures brokerage Oanda in Singapore. Stock markets were roiled last week by some of ... ( read original story ...)
New crypto trading platform BB8 brings the convenience of online stock trading to cryptocurrencies
SINGAPORE, Feb. 26 ... bringing the convenience of online stock trading to cryptocurrencies. Since the start of 2018, cryptocurrency investors have had to get used to a new market force -- volatility. Across many cryptocurrencies, prices have been ... ( read original story ...)
Scotch Whisky Breaks Export Record, Thanks To Single Malt Sales
Though it may not show in the statistics, whisky usually reaches these countries through distributors in Singapore and Latvia, which saw a growth of 29% (£291 million) and 105% (£120 million) respectively. Scotch whisky’s top five export markets also ... ( read original story ...)
S Korea January exports of most petrochemicals grow year on year
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--South Korea’s export volumes of most major petrochemical items in January increased on a year-on-year basis, in line with spikes in value of its overall shipments abroad, with strong trade growth expected for the whole of 2018 on the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia syndicate involved in theft, illegal export of lorry parts busted with help from Singapore authorities
PORT KLANG (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysian police have busted a syndicate involved in the theft and illegal export of lorry parts with the arrest of five men, including a Bangladeshi and Egyptian national. Police also managed to recover a ... ( read original story ...)
32 Bangladesh missions meet export target
Out of the 25 Missions, which missed the export target, the export growth of 12 Missions -- Berlin, Tokyo, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Moscow, Manila, Jakarta, Stockholm, Rabat, Katmandu and Colombo -- was higher than that of the corresponding period ... ( read original story ...)
This country is now tied with Singapore as having the most powerful passport in the world
South Korea is now tied with Singapore for the title of most powerful passport, according to a global ranking. Singapore became the first Asian country to top the list back in October. South Korea moved up the list when Uzbekistan granted visa-free access ... ( read original story ...)
Why it will be sizzling at the Singapore Sevens
The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens returns to the state-of-the-art National Stadium on 28-29 April bigger, better and bolder! In just two years, Singapore has fast become a fans’ and players’ favourite stop on the sevens circuit. Sports fans are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing gets unexpected lift from electronics
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's factory output surprised by growing at a much faster pace than expected in January as the electronics segment rebounded. However, analysts cautioned against reading too much into the monthly number. Most economists ... ( read original story ...)
Successful Blockchain Trial Concludes in Singapore
A blockchain trial which tested shipping from China to Singapore has been deemed a success by its operating partners, carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL), terminal operator PSA International (PSA) and the Singaporean branch of the technology giant IBM. ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans to receive bonus up to $300: Finance Minister Heng
The Finance Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat announced on Feb 19 that all the residents of the republic, particularly those who are aged 21 or above will receive a one-off 'SG Bonus' of up to $300 each as the 2017 budget came with a surplus of almost ... ( read original story ...)
CashKaro expands its footprints in Singapore with ZoBucks
ZoBucks will also help shoppers get the best discounts and voucher codes from multiple retailers, all on a single platform.ANI | February 26, 2018, 16:16 IST New Delhi: Premier cashback site CashKaro on Monday announced its venturing into the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore Jan factory output surges past expectations
SINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Singapore’s industrial production jumped much more than expected in January helped by a surge in biomedical manufacturing and electronics output, data showed on Monday. Manufacturing output rose 17.9 percent in January from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore January factory output jumps 17.9 percent, beats expectations
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial production grew more than expected in January helped by a jump in electronics output, data showed on Monday. Manufacturing output in January rose 17.9 percent from a year earlier, data from the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)