The gig economy is also becoming a bigger feature in Singapore's economy: 68 per cent of all companies surveyed are using contractors, especially in technology and business support industries. More companies are adopting strategies such as annual leave ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to lure more foreign startups amidst global protectionist sentiments
The government is kicking off the Startup SG branding. As part of its efforts to attract more foreign entrepreneurs launching their startups in Singapore, the government is launching the Startup SG brand, a new umbrella branding that encapsulates all the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's 50 largest insurance firms in 2017
Traditional business models are transformed to address emerging needs ... and AXA and MyDoc as some of the recent examples of insurer-startup collaborations. Raxel’s arrival in Singapore in 2016 began with a partnership with NTUC Income, with the ... ( read original story ...)
FORE Organizes Indo-Singapore Business & Social Forum 2017
FORE School of Management in association with The URS Media Consulting P.L. organized the “Indo-Singapore Business & Social Forum 2030 & Asia’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2016” event on January 24, 2017 at Hotel Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. FORE was ... ( read original story ...)
Hanjin Shipping expected to shut down S'pore operations by end of March
South Korea's bankrupt Hanjin Shipping is in the process of winding up its operations in Singapore, and this is likely to affect about 100 employees here. For a number of the firm's staff, the fallout has already begun. When The Straits Times visited ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Briefing: CDL gains strong foothold in Chongqing; Is it a good time to by luxury homes?
These investors contributed much-needed capital when the companies were still in their start-up phase, and today, enjoy huge returns. So how can Singapore investors get on the bandwagon? Click here to find out. More From Singapore Business Review ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's soaring office rents now triple those of Singapore
The gap has boosted Singapore's appeal as a competitive business hub and made it a more attractive location for companies to house their regional headquarters, said the report released on Friday (March 3). Hong Kong's office rental premium over Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Bogo City high-school team to compete in Singapore
THE 13-member Team Masiyentista of the City of Bogo Science and Arts Academy (CBSAA) will be competing in the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) Asia 2017 in Singapore. Team Masiyentista will be competing against 100 teams in Singapore from March 16 to 19 ... ( read original story ...)
Lunch With Sumiko: May Schooling, Singapore's most famous mum
"Joseph is the one you want," protests the mother of Singapore's first Olympic gold medallist. "I'm just his mother. What is there to write?" Or, she suggests, why don't I interview her husband Colin instead? No, I say, readers are interested in the woman ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's Boo Junfeng named Best New Director at Malaysia film awards
SINGAPORE: Homegrown filmmaker Boo Junfeng bagged the Best New Director award for his critically acclaimed prison drama, Apprentice, at the inaugural Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA) on Sunday evening (Mar 5). Speaking to Channel NewsAsia from Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Fears for Mugabe, 93, as he flees Zimbabwe on hospital run after ‘frothing at mouth'
A spokesman for Mugabe, 93, told Zimbabwe’s Daily News that the tyrant was in Singapore, where he has sought treatment in the past. It comes after the demagogue was seen “profusely” frothing at the mouth during his recent birthday bash and looking ... ( read original story ...)
Mugabe back home after medical review in Singapore
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe returned home Sunday from Singapore where he had flown earlier this week for a medical review, his spokesman said. Mugabe returned “this morning”, spokesman George Charamba told AFP. He had travelled to Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Brilliant Park storms to victory in Singapore
Talented rookie Park Sung-hyun was left to rue some wayward putting as she took third on 16-under but the champion, who won Olympic gold in Rio last August, was impeccable on the greens as she claimed a second Singapore title in three years. "I'm surprised ... ( read original story ...)
A parent's grief: When a child in Singapore needs a heart transplant
SINGAPORE: "The most difficult part was the decision to let her go. But in the end, we had to let her leave with dignity," Mr Keller Wong said, his voice cracking with emotion. "Towards the end, you could tell she was very sick. She was on life support ... ( read original story ...)
Inbee Park wins LPGA Singapore by 1 stroke with closing 64
SINGAPORE - Inbee Park used her self-described "amazing" putting to win the HSBC Women's Champions tournament by one stroke on Sunday after closing with an 8-under 64. The South Korean finished on 19-under 269 at the Sentosa Golf Club, one shot clear of ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how you can invest in Singapore’s start-ups
So how can Singapore investors get on the bandwagon? Singapore’s Start-Up Opportunities As a leading economy in South-East Asia and a mature financial industry, Singapore is a regional hub for start-ups and for good reason. Good regulatory support ... ( read original story ...)