(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Tuesday wrote a finish to the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 20 points or 0.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 2,900-point plateau, and the market may add to its winnings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore market outlook 2017: it could be better, but not all doom and gloom
A stronger USD is also beneficial for exporting countries such as Japan and Singapore. Source ... experienced a spike in 10-year treasury yields alongside a strong stock market performance. Fourthly, valuation of the local index remains attractive. ( read original story ...)
Asia stock markets see subdued start to 2017
Singapore: Asian stocks began 2017 on a flat note on Tuesday ... China was the worst performing major Asian stock market in 2016, posting a 11.3 per cent loss in its worst year in five. ( read original story ...)
London stock market kicks off 2017 with record high
LONDON: European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday (Jan 3), with London ... which broke to a new record high at the open," said Joshua Mahony, market analyst at IG trading group. The FTSE remained in positive territory approaching midday as ... ( read original story ...)
UK stock market hits record as manufacturers win business
LONDON (AP) -- Britain's main stock index struck a record high Tuesday as a survey ... has undoubtedly been a key driver of the recent turnaround, while the domestic market has remained a strong contributor to new business wins," said Rob Dobson, Senior ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Deliver New Growth Map With Economy Under Strain
Economy expanded least since 2009 last year as exports slumped Working population is set to decrease in coming years Singapore is due to deliver a blueprint outlining strategies to boost the economy as the export-dependent nation seeks new growth engines. ( read original story ...)
Inside DBS's plan to raise future generations of financially literate Singaporeans
If you ask DBS, the answer would be: as early as possible. Teaching children personal money management is a challenge that the bank has been meeting for decades. If you were born in Singapore in the 70s, you’re probably familiar with collecting stamps ... ( read original story ...)
ST Engineering's Electronics Arm Streamlines its Entities
Singapore, 5 January 2017 – Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its electronics arm, Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has streamlined its entities through a short-form amalgamation under ... ( read original story ...)
Changi Airport, EDB launch S$50m programme to develop technology for airport operations
SINGAPORE: Changi Airport is testing sensors at its taxi stands to track the number of people in the queue and determine the estimated waiting time. The technology would allow the airport to better update commuters on the cab situation during peak periods ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore files 16 charges against Falcon branch manager amid 1MDB-linked probe
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore prosecutors on Thursday filed 16 charges against the local branch manager of Swiss-based Falcon Private Bank AG, as part of an ongoing investigation tied to scandal-hit state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to deliver new growth map
The CFE has consulted with more than 1,000 educators, business leaders and academics, The Straits Times reported. It seeks to identify growth industries and markets as well as ways to make Singapore-based companies more competitive. Job creation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slaps 16 charges on Falcon Bank branch manager amid 1MDB probe
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore prosecutors on Thursday filed 16 charges against the local branch manager of Swiss-based Falcon Private Bank AG, as part of an ongoing investigation tied to the scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd ... ( read original story ...)
Court says UOB infringed patent, but rejects bulk of remedial claims
It was "a long-running one, spanning close to 12 years and leaving a number of written judgments in its wake", said Judge of Appeal Tay Yong Kwang of the case that saw Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) and one of the bank's vendors sued for millions ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore needs new diplomatic strategy
Singapore may get back its nine military vehicles that were seized in Hong Kong in November but whether it can regain credibility within Southeast Asia as a diplomatic leader is another question. Singapore's carefully crafted reputation as an advocate of ... ( read original story ...)
UK certifies ST Electronics’ solution for use in the protection of critical national infrastructure
Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics) has announced that its AgilFence Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) has met the United Kingdom (UK) Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) standard. The system is now ... ( read original story ...)
Mortgage rates, home sales and prices seen rising in 2017
"The one good thing is that interest rates were quite low." As recently as this summer, homebuyers had ultra-low mortgage rates on their side. Good news for any borrower, but especially for those in expensive housing markets like Los Angeles, Boston and ... ( read original story ...)