As noted in the "History" of this Country Review, Singapore became a Crown Colony of Great Britain in 1946. Self-government under the aegis of Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew ensued as of 1959. Four year later, Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia but ... ( read original story ...)
Global IPO proceeds up 28% in Q1
Even though the Asia-Pacific experienced a drop in IPO activity, it remained the world's busiest region for new listings in the first quarter of this year; in part because of activity in South-east Asia, EY said. Mr Max Loh, EY's Asean and Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Australia: Pear export pilot partners appointed
New partners appointed to help Hort Innovation develop pear exports will target markets including Hong Kong, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore. Hort Innovation has signed contracts with partners to deliver the Pear early and broader season export pilot ... ( read original story ...)
Human Rights Watch Declines Singapore’s Invite to ‘Fake News’ Hearing
SINGAPORE — Human Rights Watch declined on Friday an invitation from Singapore to give evidence at a public hearing on "fake news", saying the hearing was not a "true consultation" but a "media event". A parliamentary committee has been reviewing ... ( read original story ...)
Import and Export Procedures in Indonesia – Best Practices
The country’s top export destinations are China (US$16.8 billion), the United States (US$16.2 billion), Japan (US$16.2 billion), Singapore (US$11.2 billion), and India (US$10.1 billion). The country imports predominantly from China (US$32.1 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential hits year-to-date high on firm demand
“Demand from AG/India is getting better because of the turnarounds in India and [India] importing; less export/more demand,” a trader said. Gasoil cargoes coming from the Persian Gulf to Singapore have also eased, market sources said. “Now Europe is ... ( read original story ...)
Government aims to support cybersecurity exports with new strategy
... five key export markets for the British cybersecurity sector as it launches a new export strategy. According to the department, the anglophone US and Singapore offer the UK access to large markets, as do the Gulf, India, and Japan - where security and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore watchdog says Uber-Grab deal may have infringed competition
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s competition watchdog said it had reasonable grounds to suspect competition had been infringed by Uber Technologies Inc’s [UBER.UL] deal to sell its operations in Southeast Asia to rival ride-hailing firm Grab. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s competition watchdog says Uber-Grab deal infringes competition
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s competition watchdog said it had reasonable grounds to suspect competition had been infringed by Uber Technologies Inc’s [UBER.UL] deal to sell its Southeast Asia operations to rival ride-hailing firm Grab. In a rare ... ( read original story ...)
2018 Employee Engagement Trends: Singapore Employees Least Engaged Among Major Asian Markets
Singapore employee engagement levels remain flat at 59% ... To learn more about and download the full report, visit:www.aon.com/engagement18 About Aon Aon plc (NYSE:AON - News) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines unveils new cabin interior for Boeing 787-10 ‘Dreamliner’
Singapore Airlines, known for its luxurious high-end service, unveiled its newest cabin interior on Wednesday morning. Singapore Airlines becomes the first carrier to put a double bed in cabins The refreshed cabin – including a new “regional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Singapore Fintech Associations to Work Together on Joint Projects
The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and the Fintech Association of Japan (FAJ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deliver greater financial technology within the two countries, according to a joint statement. The signing of the ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore losing cash as SMEs pivot abroad?
When technology SME Eutech Cybernetic found it needed more room to grow outside of Singapore’s limited market, it turned to IE Singapore who proceeded to facilitate a partnership with industry giant Certis Group to offer their smart city solutions to a ... ( read original story ...)
DBS urges Singapore property buyers to be cautious
With more than 30,000 units in the pipeline and with more government land sales, Singapore property buyers are urged to be more cautious. 15 companies have submitted tenders for commercial and residential site at Holland Road. The Urban Redevelopment Board ... ( read original story ...)
Strongest first quarter on record for Singapore investment sales
Residential collective sales dominate with $5.83 billion worth of deals. Property investment sales in Singapore saw its best ever first quarter, reaching a staggering $10.84 billion in Q1 2018, according to preliminary figures from JLL. This is up a ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC credit cardholders can enjoy over 1,000 1-for-1 dining, travel & entertainment deals!
Access over 1,000 1-for-1 deals in the new HSBC Singapore app Unlock specially curated ENTERTAINER with HSBC deals in the HSBC Singapore app and enjoy 1-for-1 offers on dining, travel, entertainment and more. Save up to S$10,000 at 525 merchants across ... ( read original story ...)