That was supported by the electronics and precision engineering sectors amid strong global demand for semiconductors and semiconductor-related equipment, according to a statement from Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry. Services sectors also ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore narrows 2017 GDP forecast as Q2 growth quickens to 2.9%
SINGAPORE: The full year growth forecast for the Singapore economy has been narrowed to 2 to 3 per cent, from the earlier range of 1 to 3 per cent, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Friday (Aug 11) as data showed the economy growing quicker ... ( read original story ...)
DBS wades into used car market with launch of online site
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s largest lender officially launched DBS Car Marketplace yesterday, the biggest direct seller-to-buyer car marketplace in the Republic, in partnership with sgCarMart and Carro. DBS Bank said buyers can get an online interest rate ... ( read original story ...)
“I’m an Aussie banker in Singapore and I’m shocked by ruthless recruiters here”
I’ve just moved from Sydney to Singapore and I’m shocked by how ruthless and aggressive banking recruiters are here. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/292319/recruitment-times-banking-singapore/ I moved to Singapore from Sydney earlier this year ... ( read original story ...)
Renewed Consolidation Called For Singapore Stock Market
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Thursday ended the four-day slide in which it had surrendered almost 30 points or 0.9 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,325-point plateau although it figures to head south again on ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s central bank criticises SGX’s trading of ringgit futures
SINGAPORE: Malaysia's central bank Bank Negara Malaysia on Wednesday (Aug 9) hit out at the Singapore Exchange (SGX) after the bourse rolled out the trading of ringgit futures on its exchange last month. Bank Negara said in a statement that the ringgit is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC aims to tap flagship Chinese initiatives for growth
Singapore’s second largest lender, Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation, aims to benefit from China’s flagship “Belt and Road Initiative” and Greater Bay Area projects, according to chief executive Samuel Tsien. OCBC hopes to profit from servicing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports growth slows to 2.7% in Q2
SINGAPORE: Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 2.7 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of the year, slowing from the 15.3 per cent expansion in the previous quarter, the International Enterprise (IE) Singapore said on Friday (Aug 11). The growth ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines and CAE to establish flight training centre in Singapore
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE--(Marketwired - Aug. 10, 2017) - Singapore Airlines (SIA) and CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture for pilot training in Singapore. The joint venture will initially focus ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore playing catch-up in mobile banking use: Study
SINGAPORE —Despite the Republic having one of the highest mobile penetration rates among millennials in the world, only 67 per cent of this group indicated regular mobile banking use. This contrasts with market leaders the United States (78 per cent) and ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable Singapore Movement: Less talk, more action needed
From left: NUS' Professor Leo Tan, World Green Building Council's Tai Lee Siang, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources' Amy Khor, WWF Singapore's Elaine Tan, and Eco-Business' Jessica Cheam. Image: Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy expects 2.5% growth
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy is expected to be a shade rosier this year, with growth of about 2.5%, higher than last year’s 2% expansion, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday, in his National Day message. Still, he cautioned that urgent ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel to launch IoT network across Singapore by this fall
Singtel, the largest mobile network operator in Singapore, has unveiled plans to launch a nationwide Internet of Things (IoT) network for enterprise customers. The network will support CAT-M1 and narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) technologies, two of the most ... ( read original story ...)
How Did the Singapore Stock Market Perform Today?
Hi, Fools! Here are three things about the local stock market and investing in general that you might be interested in today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), ended the day after our nation’s birthday at 3,323.24 points. This was a slight increase ... ( read original story ...)
Arab Street: Singapore’s longtime creative hub
Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Singapore (CNN) — With up and coming hipster ... ( read original story ...)
Go exploring in Singapore’s secret backyard
Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Kranji, Singapore (CNN) — In a country that ... ( read original story ...)