Sorry Einmilk, in Singapore people prefer global milk brands

Consumers in Singapore are displaying a growing preference for global brands rather than locally manufactured products, especially when it comes to baby food or baby milk, market researcher Nielsen said.

Nov 23, 2017

Singapore stocks subdued as U.S. markets closed for Thanksgiving, Japan shut

Singapore stocks edged lower after four-day rally on Thursday as subdued trading in the U.S. going into the Thanksgiving holiday carried over into Asia.

Nov 23, 2017

Singaporean chili crab restaurant No Signboard issues shares ahead of Nov 30 listing

No Signboard Holdings Ltd, known for its signature white pepper crab dish, on Thursday said it would issue about 65.7 million invitation shares as part of its Catalist listing.

Nov 23, 2017

Singapore's Changi Airport passenger traffic up 8.1% in October

Singapore's Changi Airport said passenger traffic grew 8.1 percent in October, helped by growth at its South Asian markets.

Nov 23, 2017

Singapore's BandLab wants to buy Rolling Stone magazine: report

Kuok Meng Ru, the 29-year-old founder of Singapore's BandLab Technologies, said he wants to buy the 51 percent of Rolling Stone he doesn't own, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Nov 23, 2017

Singapore Q3 exports rise on electronics demand; eyes fastest 2017 growth in seven years

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 7.6 percent in the third quarter, helped by growth in electronic and non-electronic exports.

Nov 23, 2017

This Singapore firm is banking on one of Asia's biggest energy hubs to sell houses

Capital World sets eyes on booming Pengerang via S$20.6 mln deal with Malaysia's Kekal.

Nov 23, 2017

SGX named Asia Exchange of the Year for the second time

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has been named Exchange of the Year for a second straight year by Energy Risk at its annual Asia awards held in Singapore on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2017

Singapore Q3 GDP beats forecast: Here are 5 things to know

Singapore's economy grew much faster than initially estimated in the third quarter, beating analysts' expectations, helped by strength in manufacturing activity.

Nov 23, 2017

Indian shares gain inline with Asia; Adani Ports jumps 3%

Indian shares advanced on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian equities amidst hopes of global growth recovery.

Nov 22, 2017

MyRepublic gets S$70 mln funding; eyes mobile services launch in Singapore next year

Telecom operator MyRepublic on Wednesday said private equity fund Makara Innovation Fund would invest S$70 million in the firm, which will be used to expand its regional footprint.

Nov 22, 2017

U.S. Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea with 11 aboard

A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa at about 2:45 p.m. Japan time, the Navy said.

Nov 22, 2017

SGX hits 2-1/2-year high; RE&S Holdings jumps 64% in market debut

Singapore stocks extended their winning streak to a fourth day on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian equities amidst hopes of global growth recovery.

Nov 22, 2017

Indian shares edge higher in global rally; Pharma stocks gain

Indian shares advanced on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian equities amidst hopes of global growth recovery.

Nov 22, 2017

SGX gains for 4th session; RE&S Holdings jumps 64% on market debut

Singapore stocks extended their winning streak to a fourth day on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian equities amidst hopes of global growth recovery.

Nov 22, 2017

Singapore's Neo in talks to buy fishcakes maker, Teochew noodles seller

Food catering firm Neo Group on Wednesday said it entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement with Jil & Yellowtail, Li Xin and two potential vendors to buy shares in Jil and Li Xin.

Nov 22, 2017

Singapore to test driver-less buses in three towns from 2022

Driverless buses will soon hit Singapore roads as city-state's transport authority gears up to test driverless technology in three new towns starting 2022.

Nov 22, 2017

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tops 30,000 level for first time in a decade

Hong Kong's benchmark equity index rose above the 30,000 level for the first time in a decade, led by Chinese financial and energy shares.

Nov 22, 2017

Singapore: SMRT to cut service hours at 19 stations in Dec to boost re-signalling works

Starting December 8, as many as 19 stations on the North-South and East-West Lines will see their operating hours as authorities speed up re-signalling works on the East-West Line (EWL).

Nov 22, 2017

Lifebrandz shares gain in early trading, prompts SGX query

Shares in Lifebranz, which develops and manages brands in lifestyle-related sectors, gained as much as 2 percent to S$0.06 in early trading.

Nov 22, 2017