is something that's not offered in the economy section. So imagine the excitement I felt when I got the chance to fly business class via Singapore Airline last November. Selected members of the media including yours truly were invited by the company to see ... ( read original story ...)
3 Big Risks Singapore Exchange Limited Is Facing, And How It Is Handling Them
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68) is the only stock exchange operator in Singapore. Any company, big or small, faces risks that could damage its business. In Singapore Exchange’s annual report for its fiscal year ended 30 June 2017 (FY2017), the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines’ new Airbus A380 for London, Hong Kong
Min spend, T&Cs apply. Click here. London and Hong Kong are next on the list for Singapore Airlines' newest Airbus A380s featuring the Star Alliance members' latest first class suites and business class seats. From 16 February a new A380 will take on SQ322 ... ( read original story ...)
Export growth hits 7-year high but outlook more muted
A global electronics boom propelled Singapore's export growth to a seven-year high last year - but an underwhelming showing last month hinted that this pace will be tough to sustain. While trade demand is set to remain robust, exports are expected to grow ... ( read original story ...)
Shock in Singapore as back-office salaries surge by up to 34%
After years in the doldrums, pay for these banking professionals in Singapore is suddenly and surprisingly on the up again. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/305287/recruiters-asia-frustrated-by-candidates/ After years in the doldrums, pay for back ... ( read original story ...)
Business Committee Urges Govt To Help Startups Grow Into Unicorns
To help the Republic thrive in the digital economy, the Government needs to make the country more attractive to startups and help them grow into unicorns, said the Singapore Business Federation-led SME Committee (SMEC) on Wednesday (Jan 17) as it unveiled ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore needs stronger anti-bribery laws
Areas to beef up in 1960 Act include bigger fines and a wider net for prosecutors Singapore's biggest corruption scandal, involving Keppel Offshore & Marine, has shown up areas in the country's anti-bribery laws that could be strengthened to better deter ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Air Force at 50
This year, Singapore’s air force is commemorating its 50th anniversary. The occasion, along with the series of commemorative activities that have been planned for 2018, puts the focus not just on the city-state’s existing capabilities, but the ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
Garcia shoots 66 to share clubhouse lead at Singapore Open
Garcia kicked off his 2018 season in style on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, shooting a 5-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Singapore Open. (Kyodo News via AP) Garcia made the shortlist for the Laureus Sports Awards in the ... ( read original story ...)
Uber partners with taxi firm ComfortDelGro for new Singapore service
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] and Singapore’s top taxi operator ComfortDelGro Corp Ltd will launch a new ride-hailing service in Singapore from Friday, as they team up against their key regional rival Grab. UberFLASH, that will ... ( read original story ...)
IFFS 2018 organizers unveil new industry partnerships, technology
... The International Furniture Fair Singapore 2018 (IFFS), along with the co-located 35th ASEAN Furniture Show and NOOK Asia 2018, will offer a multifaceted show experience that introduces new technology, celebrates design, and facilitates business ... ( read original story ...)
PUB ‘to develop and commercialise’ new technology with RfPs worth $23million
Singapore's national water agency PUB has issued requests for proposals (RfPs) in three fields of water technology research, with a budget totalling SGD 30 million ($23 million). The aim is “to develop several promising technologies and to demonstrate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Technologies Engineering : pioneers the implementation of location based public warning system
Singapore has fronted the implementation of a public warning system that makes use of location-based SMS to alert residents and visitors in times of crisis. Technology from UMS forms an essential part of the system. Being one of the major commercial and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tech start-ups shine at trade show
Singapore, the Government's trade promotion arm. They include wearables firms KaHa and Spacemap, urban mobility firms Vanda Electrics and Neuron Mobility, pet technology companies Sybo Tech and Voq Dot Life, and health tracker developer AEvice Health. ( read original story ...)
Garcia fires 66 to take clubhouse lead at Singapore Open
SINGAPORE — Sergio Garcia kicked off his 2018 season in style on Thursday, shooting a 5-under 66 to take the early clubhouse lead in the first round of the Singapore Open. Playing his first tournament of the new year, the reigning Masters champion ... ( read original story ...)
Garcia fires 66 to take 1st round lead at Singapore Open
SINGAPORE — Sergio Garcia kicked off his 2018 season in style on Thursday, shooting a 5-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Singapore Open. Playing his first tournament of the new year, the reigning Masters champion rebounded ... ( read original story ...)