which was up 2 per cent, or 25 Singapore cents to S$12.51; and UOB which was up 0.5 per cent or 14 Singapore cents to S$26.38. The Singapore stock market will close early at noon on Thursday for the Lunar New Year holiday. ( read original story ...)
Summit Power to launch Singapore IPO
Summit Power is planning to launch its Singapore IPO next month as it looks to become the first Bangladeshi company to list overseas, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. The subsidiary of Bangladesh's Summit Group plans to start ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is replacing an abandoned parking lot with a stunning skyscraper containing thousands of plants — take a look inside
In Singapore, a new office tower that will feature thousands of plants follows the trend. Architects from Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) are billing the 51-story skyscraper as "the office of the future" due to its focus on flora. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Hokkien Association celebrates CNY with series of free events at Telok Ayer temple
SINGAPORE - Chinese New Year is usually celebrated with food, family reunions and red packets. But behind all that good cheer is a rich history that the Singapore Hokkien Association wants to spread this festive season. Over 18 days from the eve of Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports rise but electronic items continue slide
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore's exports rose more than expected in January although the decline in electronics underlined the widely held view that the global semiconductor rally is fading and that the city-state's trade dependent economy would ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s annual exports in January get boost from petrochemicals, techs slide
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s annual exports in January surged despite another decline in electronics shipments, thanks to a welcome jump in sales of petrochemical products. Non-oil domestic exports (NDOX) rose 13.0 percent in January year-on-year ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is the second “least miserable” country in the world
Thailand beat Singapore by 0.9 point in Bloomberg's Misery Index. Rising prices are more of a threat to the global economy this year than joblessness, according to Bloomberg’s Misery Index, which sums inflation and unemployment outlooks for 66 economies. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Horse Racing: Kranji Mile Goes International
The Singapore Turf Club is speeding up the process of restoring its international status by elevating the Group 1 Kranji Mile over 1600 metres to invitational status this May. The Kranji Mile will run on Sunday, 20 May 2018 and will serve as springboard to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Indonesia ties in excellent state, says Vivian Balakrishnan
JAKARTA - Negotiations for a bilateral investment treaty between Indonesia and Singapore will begin later this month and talks on a double taxation agreement are set to start soon. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday (Feb14) referred to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines now offers free WiFi in first, business class
Earn 100,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online by 9 April 2018, are approved and spend $3,000 on your new Card within the first 3 months of Card membership. Receive $450 Qantas Travel Credit each year. T&Cs. Click here to apply. Singapore Airlines ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Indonesia ties in an “excellent state”, says Vivian Balakrishnan
JAKARTA - Negotiations for a bilateral investment treaty between Indonesia and Singapore will begin later this month and talks on a double taxation agreement are set to start soon. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday (Feb14) referred to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hit record-high fintech investment in 2017 at US$229M: Report
The number was driven by major fintech deals in the last quarter of 2017 in Asia, which happened to take place in Singapore Singapore achieved a record high US$229 million fintech funding in 2017, according to the latest KPMG Pulse of Fintech report. ( read original story ...)
Singapore must think like a platform to thrive as a digital hub
With physical trade possibly declining, Singapore can expand and license its digital trade platform to global users. It can become a free data port as well. Singapore's strategic location has helped the island nation become a hub for global trade. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sword-fighting group revives a slice of medieval European history
From there, they began growing a small community in Singapore through informal meet-ups. Historical European martial arts (HEMA) began as an academic pursuit for those interested in understanding the techniques Europeans used in armed combat during the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy expanded 3.6% in 2017; slower growth expected this year
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s economy expanded 3.6 per cent last year - faster than initial estimates - thanks largely to strong growth in the manufacturing sector. Growth this year is expected to moderate but remain firm, the Ministry of Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cautious on outlook after 2017 growth hits 3-year high
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore is expecting a moderation in economic growth this year, pressured by cooling shipments, after a global exports boom helped the city state clock its fastest expansion in three years in 2017. Revised figures released by the ... ( read original story ...)