Posts Tagged ‘ study ’

Singapore scientists lead human embryonic stem cell study

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( Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore ) Researchers from A*STAR Singapore took lead roles in a study that identified a portion of the genome mutated during long-term culture of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). The study was a worldwide collaboration, led by Drs Peter Andrews of the University of Sheffield, Paul...

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Singapore Government Agencies Score In Pro-business Study

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SINGAPORE, Nov 9 (Bernama) — Government agencies in Singapore continue to be pro-actively responsive to business needs, according to the eighth annual survey on the pro-enterprise orientation of regulatory agencies commissioned by the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE). (read on…) Related items S’PORE GOVT AGENCIES SCORE IN PRO-BUSINESS STUDY Business : 3,900 SMEs In...

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Doing business difficult in Philippines, study says

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THE Philippines, already at the bottom of the list, fell two places further to rank 136th out of 183 countries in the world in ease of doing business during the first year of the Aquino administration, the World Bank and the International Finance Corp. said in a joint report Thursday. (read on…) Related items...

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Singapore’s retail, F&B profits lag sales growth, says new study

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Although retail and F&B industries in Singapore are on the same level as those in other major global cities in terms of sales psf and sales per employee, the two industries lag behind in terms of profits. (read on…) Related items Grade A office rents down 3.6% Singapore Government Agencies Score In Pro-business Study...

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SUTD appoints US professors as "heads of pillars"

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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s fourth university, the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has appointed two US professors to head two of its pillars — or focus areas — of study. (more here…) People who looked at this item also looked at… SUTD introduces new entry criterion Upcoming university appoints 2 American profs as senior...

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Top-Performing Airlines Benefit from Proximity to China, Says Aviation Week Study

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Singapore Airlines is the top-ranked mainline carrier in Aviation Week’s 2011 Top-Performing Airlines study, the leading annual rankings and competitive analysis for the global airline industry. (more business here…) Related items Singapore, Emirates, Air France A380s to be checked: EASA Zimbabwe’s Leading Sunday Newspaper More examples of A380 cracks, repairs under way Singapore airlines...

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Singapore A Preferred Home for MNCs According to New Study, Rikvin Praises and Examines Its Merits

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“Singapore’s commitment to constantly review and renew itself makes it an ideal location for MNCs and they cannot afford to overlook the island state, which has all that is needed and has more to offer. Cost, talent and stability are key factors that drive international companies to a location, Singapore offers more,” says Satish...

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Inviragen Initiates Phase 1 Study of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine in Singapore

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Inviragen announced today the initiation of the first clinical trial of the Company’s proprietary Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease investigational vaccine, INV21, a highly purified virus particle preparation designed to protect against HFMD caused by enterovirus 71 . (read on…) Related items Singapore Government Agencies Score In Pro-business Study Singapore’s retail, F&B profits lag...

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S’pore ranked as Asia’s leading global city: study

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SINGAPORE : Singapore has been ranked as Asia’s leading global city, according to a study released by PricewaterhouseCoopers. (read on…) Related items S’pore Sept retail sales down S’pore can bridge trade gaps between China and India Carrefour joins shark fin boycott in Singapore Singapore Airlines says it repaired wing cracks in 2 Airbus A380s...

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