The Singapore Strait is one of the busiest passages in the world, with 2,000 ships passing through daily. As today’s maritime security challenges grow increasingly more complex, Afifah Ariffin looks a... ( read original story ...)
At the New Raffles, Two of the World’s Best Chefs Come to Singapore
Raffles Hotel Singapore closed its doors in December for its first renovation in almost 30 years. The work updates the entire 130-year-old property, even adding new buildings. So important to the high ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy expands 3.9 percent in 2018Q1
Singapore's economy grew 3.9 percent in the second quarter of 2018, performing better than expected compared to a year ago, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Monday (Aug 13). This ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore witnesses continued trade growth in Q2
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Enterprise Singapore, a government agency, announced Monday that Singapore's total merchandise trade expanded by 10.2 percent in the second quarter, compared to the 2.5 ... ( read original story ...)
The new hot jobs at HSBC in Asia as region’s profit share reaches 87%
Earlier this year, HSBC acted as green structuring adviser on a $1.25bn green sukuk bond for the Republic of Indonesia, the first ever international offering of green securities by an Asian sovereign. ... ( read original story ...)
Enterprise Singapore’s Cooperation with Cambodia
to enhance and quicken the process of issuing business licenses and permits for import and export through technology. Enterprise Singapore maintains a positive long-term outlook for Cambodia With a hi... ( read original story ...)
IT services export up 13pc in 11 months
Similarly exports to United Kingdom during the period under review was recorded at $73.19 million, Singapore $34.8 million, Malaysia 33.11 million, Ireland $20 million, China $17.5 million, Canada $18 ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia LNG exports hit four year low on pipeline issues
SINGAPORE: Malaysia's exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell to a four-year low in July as domestic gas pipeline issues plaguing the country since January took their toll, according to industry s... ( read original story ...)
Infrastructure on Singapore’s radar
How has this been going? Singapore is interested in investing in seaports and logistics infrastructure in Vietnam, for example warehouses and cold chain facilities, as Vietnam has a long coastline and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property giants retain optimism despite curbs
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's housing market has started to slow following government measures to cool prices, but the city-state's two largest developers remained optimistic about their p... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Provides ‘Springboard’ To Asian Markets For FinTech
More specifically, Singapore has fiber-optic infrastructure throughout its borders. In addition, the country’s mobile subscription penetration is over 100 percent, which ASEAN Briefing notes are “fact... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd ADR (SGAPY) CEO Chua Sock Koong on Q1 2019 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Our operator will assist you to put through your questions. Three questions, please. Firstly, on Singapore mobile business, if you look at the quarter-to-quarter increase in postpaid subs, it was actu... ( read original story ...)
Get the lowdown on everything Singapore, the region and beyond on the new Coconuts app
With the Coconuts mobile app, you’re free to voraciously consume all the top stories from Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, Hong Kong, KL, Jakarta, Bali, and Yangon free from the algorithmic filter bubbles ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Venture Capital Firm to Launch $10 Million Crypto, Blockchain Investment Fund
Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures will launch a $10 million fund for investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency companies, Reuters reported August 10. Golden Gate Ventures (G... ( read original story ...)
How to Refinance Your Home Loan in Singapore & Save Money on Your Mortgage
What is refinancing? How much can you save when you refinance? When should you refinance your home loan? What is the cost of refinancing? Repricing vs refinancing - what's the difference? Best home lo... ( read original story ...)
OCBC poll shows 2 in 3 SMEs likely to go cashless by 2023
SINGAPORE: Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore seem to be warming up to e-payments, with two in three surveyed by OCBC Bank indicating that they are likely to go cashless by 2023. ... ( read original story ...)