Telensa expands in Cambridge and launches in Singapore

Smart city technology business Telensa is expanding globally by scaling into new offices in Cambridge UK as well as Singapore – its first office in the Asia Pacific region. The Singapore facility will be run by Chris Johnston, Telensa’s established ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore reaps benefits of effective taxation

SINGAPORE: Tax revenue is crucial to safeguarding the macroeconomy, and Singapore has gained in this area as discussed in the report “S’pore fifth worst tax haven in the world: Oxfam” (Dec 13). Singapore should be proud of this “statistic”, for ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore always surprises

Yes, it's a tourist trap. Yes, I had to queue up in a long, steamy line to reach the bar. And yes, I paid $50 for a couple of drinks. But I'm a traditionalist. And skipping a Singapore Sling here would be akin to snubbing scotch in Scotland, Cognac in ... ( read original story ...

Asian markets key focus for OCBC in 2017: CEO

OCBC intends to pursue more opportunities in Asia and follow its clients deeper into ASEAN markets such as Indonesia and Myanmar, at a time when Singapore companies will be more compelled to expand overseas as growth at home slows, said the bank's chief ... ( read original story ...)

Overview of Singapore’s Lending Environment – End of 2016

Since gaining its independence in 1965, Singapore has grown into a global powerhouse of trade and finance. In this article we explore the lending environment from a macro perspective, and explain what this means for individuals and businesses who are ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore bond market faces $22 billion refinancing bill

Singapore dollar bonds worth S$22 billion ($15.5 billion) are callable or due to mature next year, exposing issuers and investors to refinancing risks as borrowing costs rise in the US. The US Federal Reserve last Wednesday raised policy rates by 25bp and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore: 70 suspected radicals deported in past 2 years

SINGAPORE - The city-state has deported the majority of the 70-odd foreigners it has invesigated for suspected radicalism in the past two years, although none planned to carry out attacks in the city-state, the ministry of home affairs said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore bond market faces $22b refinancing bill

This came as Fed raised policy rates by 25bp. According to Reuters, Singapore dollar bonds worth S$22 billion ($15.5 billion) are callable or due to mature next year, exposing issuers and investors to refinancing risks as borrowing costs rise in the US. ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines' passenger volume slips 1.2% in November

Due to weak demand from South West Pacific. Singapore Airlines ferried 1.52 million passengers last month, down 1.2% on a year-on-year basis. The drop was mainly due to an 8.1% reduction in demand from South West Pacific, which has been affected by ... ( read original story ...)