The Singapore economy expanded 4.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2018. This was 0.1 percentage point higher than analyst estimate of 4.3% and faster than the 3.6% growth in the previous quarter. The growth was largely due to a 9.8% surge in the ... ( read original story ...)
Continued Consolidation Called For Singapore Shares
The Singapore stock market turned lower again on Friday, one session after it had ended the three-day slide in which it had fallen nearly 40 points or 1.1 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,530-point plateau and it may extend its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Warns Eight Unauthorized Token Exchanges
Recently, news.Bitcoin.com reported that Singapore has emerged as a mecca for token sales, especially for companies from China and South Korea where ICOs are banned. Earlier this month, digital asset banknote manufacturer Tangem launched smart bitcoin ... ( read original story ...)
Best Bank Accounts For Expats in Singapore 2018
As a new expat in Singapore, you’ve got probably got a long to-do list which might or might not include figuring out how to gain access to Marina Bay Sands’ infinity pool, checking out the zoo, figuring out where to live and opening a bank account. ( read original story ...)
As Singapore and India Fight Over Futures, Investor Worries Grow
A fight between Singapore Exchange Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. over derivatives contracts is threatening to end a popular way of hedging Indian shares. The battle, which went to court in Mumbai this week, has left traders scrambling to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore April factory output up 9.1 percent on pharma upswing
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s industrial production in April grew more than expected, buoyed by an upswing in pharmaceuticals output, data showed on Friday, although the sector’s volatility and decline in electronics production growth clouded outlook. ( read original story ...)
Investors in Dark Over Singapore-India Futures Fight
(Bloomberg) -- What started as a business disagreement between two Asian exchanges has become a source of growing concern for international investors. A fight between Singapore Exchange Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. over derivatives ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea was no-show for summit planning meeting in Singapore last week, White House reveals
North Korean leadership didn't show up to a recent planning meeting by Trump administration officials in Singapore, a senior White House official ... or a summit at a later date.” Fox News' Brooke Singman contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore April factory output up 9.1 pct y/y on pharma upswing
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore’s industrial production in April grew more than expected, buoyed by an upswing in pharmaceuticals output, data showed on Friday, although the sector’s volatility and decline in electronics production growth ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore April factory output rises 9.1 pct y/y
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore’s factory output grew more than expected in April, accelerating from March, helped by an upswing in pharmaceuticals production, data showed on Friday. Manufacturing output in April rose 9.1 percent compared with a ... ( read original story ...)
Getting into the Ship Business in Singapore
Singapore is a leading international maritime centre that boasts over 5000 shipping corporations and contributes almost 7% of its GDP. Additionally, it is linked to an excess of 600 ports in over 120 different nations. Over the years, Singapore has gained ... ( read original story ...)
Credit financed 46.4% of Singapore’s business-to-business sales
Businesses actively opt for trade credit as part of ‘common practice’. After a steep decrease from 54.5% in 2016, the average proportion of B2B sales in Singapore made on credit increased again in 2018 to 46.4%, Atradius revealed. Only transactions in ... ( read original story ...)
Deliveroo Singapore’s New Business Intelligence Unit To Enhance Services And Drive APAC Expansion
Jet Li's manager addresses concerns over actor's appearance Singaporeans allegedly scammed by Bangkok airport officers to pay heavy fines for exceeding alcohol limit How to make Hainanese chicken rice, as lovingly told in a Tasty video by a lady who grew ... ( read original story ...)
Where did Singapore’s US$503b overseas investment go to?
Singapore was the only Asian country selected for SEO Amsterdam Economics’ study due to the proportion of its FDI towards its GDP, along with its status as a tax haven, its business environment, and its connection to both high-tax and low-tax jurisdictions. ( read original story ...)
What You Need To Know When Opening A Corporate Bank Account In Singapore
Singapore takes pride in being a truly business-friendly destination for entrepreneurs. With just a few hassle-free steps, one can easily start a business in the Lion City and take advantage of the bevy of opportunities it offers. One of the steps that new ... ( read original story ...)
A Look Inside Straits Clan — Singapore’s Newest Private Members Club
They also get access to a community of diverse people living in Singapore—business leaders, change makers and creators—whom they can better connect with by attending member events. Our members have access to several clubs all around the world ... ( read original story ...)