SINGAPORE: Singapore’s maritime industry is stepping up efforts to reduce the environmental impact of shipping and related activities, ahead of the 2020 target that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has set for a 0.5 per cent global cap on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports growth accelerates sharply in February
In February, Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew a six-year high of 21.5% from the same month last year, gaining considerable steam from January’s robust 8.6% expansion. The result surprised analysts on the upside, beating market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports Fintech experience to Middle East
While fitness trackers, smartwatches and other health wearables collect data that allow users or healthcare practioners to make better decisions based on real-time information, they also provide an easy entry point for cyber criminals to gain easy entry to ... ( read original story ...)
DABS Business Man of the Year 2017: Lars K Nielsen
The Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) awarded Lars K. Nielsen of Denjet Marine ‘Business Man of the Year’ 2017 coinciding with the annual Gala Dinner. ”This is the first year DABS has this award and of course I am happy/proud to have won it. ( read original story ...)
About 100,000 mobile users still on 2G networks
Despite engagement from authorities and telcos over the past two years, around 100,000 mobile phone subscribers have yet to swtich to 3G or 4G networks. Mobile operators in Singapore will shut down their 2G network in stages from Saturday (Apr 1). ( read original story ...)
100,000 mobile subscribers still on 2G despite start of the network's shutdown
SINGAPORE: About 100,000 mobile subscribers were still registered on 2G networks as of Friday (Mar 31), according to figures from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). This is despite efforts over the past two years by the authorities and ... ( read original story ...)
Time to rethink investment in residential property
With Singapore's economy still weak, and property cooling measures still largely in place, potential investors are rightly apprehensive about prospects for real estate. On March 10, 2017, the government made a surprise announcement that the seller's stamp ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank Uses a Lie Detector in Stay True Campaign via GOVT Singapore
GOVT Singapore and OCBC Bank have come up with a new campaign called Stay True Umbrella which embraces the idea of honest advertising and upholding a truthful relation with the consumers. The new campaign was launched with three consecutive full-page ads ... ( read original story ...)
Upholding rule of law key to Singapore’s survival: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Upholding the rule of law is key to Singapore’s survival, and the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) plays a critical role in doing that, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (Mar 31). Speaking at an event commemorating the AGC’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Malay-Muslims can be modern, vibrant community that the world looks up to: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE: The Malay-Muslim population in Singapore has made significant social and economic progress over the years, and they can become a community that’s modern, vibrant and confident, said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Saturday (Apr 1). That ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to hold first Midnight Rugby 7s tourney in nine years on April 13
SINGAPORE - Singapore's first midnight rugby tournament in almost 10 years will be held at the Yio Chu Kang Stadium next month as part of the lead-up to the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens. Organised by the Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), the Singapore Midnight ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby: Two local 7s tournaments add to build up ahead of April's HSBC Singapore Sevens
SINGAPORE - April may well look like a rugby fan's dream come true. Besides the world-class HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, there will also be the Singapore Midnight 7s and the South-east Asia (SEA) 7s. Sanctioned by the sport's governing body World Rugby ... ( read original story ...)
Taste Over IP Technology Lets You Sip Virtual Lemonade [VIDEO]
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have released the results of their test on what they term as "taste over IP technology." The technology allowed them to send digital transmissions over the internet to let the end users drink virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For March 31
Singapore morning news by AEC News Today is your one stop source for Singapore news on matters of governance and policies affecting Asean business communities. 49% of HR managers in Singapore have not hired returning women in past year: survey NEARLY half ... ( read original story ...)
Bank lending grows at fastest pace in more than two years in February
SINGAPORE — Bank lending surged last month at the fastest pace in more than two years, as loans to business services firms, financial institutions, as well as consumers increased, central bank data showed on Friday (March 31). Loans and advances by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SMEs slightly more optimistic: Index
More than 3,600 SMEs were surveyed in January and February 2017 on their outlook and sentiment. The survey is jointly published by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and DP Information Group (DP Info). All seven industry sectors have improved their ... ( read original story ...)