Singapore to aid Nanjing in meeting consumer demand for logistics

The signing of the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) was conducted during the fifth Singapore-Nanjing Special Projects Cooperation Panel in Jiangsu province.

Jul 3, 2017

Mortgage listings hit new high in first half of 2017

According to the latest figures from Knight Frank, a total of 173 properties were put up for auction under mortgagee sale

Jul 3, 2017

Singapore sets up panel to push for family-friendly transport system

The advisory panel will be chaired by Richard Magnus, Chairman of the Public Transport Council, and Sitoh Yih Pin, the Government Parliamentary Chairperson for Transport.

Jul 2, 2017

Singapore's GIC to acquire 30% stake in Mergermarket

Global financial intelligence firm Mergermarket was snapped up by BC Partners through a carve-out from Pearson Plc in 2014 for £382 million.

Jul 2, 2017

Singapore trumps Shanghai and Hong Kong for best seaport in Asia award

The awardees were determined by a poll of the readers of Asia Cargo News, a regional freight and logistics publication.

Jul 2, 2017

Singapore: Jobs in financial sector last year lowest since 2009, says MAS MD

Menon said that digitisation and automation are gathering pace and many global financial institutions have been downsizing and restructuring their operations.

Jun 30, 2017

MAS loosens anti-commingling framework for local banks

During the 44th Annual Dinner of The Association of Banks in Singapore, it was announced that MAS will refine the anti-commingling framework for banks in two key aspects.

Jun 29, 2017

Singapore strengthens economic ties with Sichuan

Sichuan FTZ covers three main areas, spanning 120 square kilometers across Chengdu and Luzhou cities.

Jun 29, 2017

More than 1.5 million Singaporeans to receive GST vouchers in 2017

According to the Ministry of Finance, about 1.37 million Singaporeans will receive up to $500 in GSTV– Cash in 2017.

Jun 28, 2017

Changi Airport records 4.6% uptick in passenger movements

Changi's ten most active markets were led by India, which registered a 21 percent growth as Mumbai and Chennai figures rising by more than 20 percent.

Jun 28, 2017

Researchers discover new technique in producing longer lasting Li-on batteries

The lithium-ion batteries are used to power simple gadgets like mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and electric cars.

Jun 26, 2017

Singapore economy poised to register 2.7% growth this year

Singapore's growth contracted by 1.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year, pulling back from a 12.3 percent in Q4 2016.

Jun 26, 2017

Biomed sector badgers Singapore manufacturing output in May

Singapore Economic Development Board says manufacturing output increased 5 per cent, thanks to the 35.1 per cent growth in the electronics cluster.

Jun 23, 2017

Singapore firms outpace Hong Kong rivals in Internet marketing

The study reveals that Hong Kong firms are being left in the digital dust.

Jun 23, 2017

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

The proposed amendments include additional measures against malpractices in order to protect consumers from lawbreaking travel agents.

Jun 23, 2017

Housing costs push Singapore inflation to 1.4%

According to authorities, the increase was mainly due to the uptick in the cost of housing maintenance & repairs.

Jun 23, 2017

Singapore to seal deals on enhancing tax cooperation, information exchange

Deputy Commissioner for International, Investigation and Indirect Taxes Group of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore Chia-Tern Huey Min will be signing both agreements in Netherlands.

Jun 21, 2017

SGX taps A*STAR to help SMEs access capital markets, research technologies

The partnership is targeted at companies in the technology sector, including subsectors such as medtech, biotech, cleantech, digital tech and consumer tech.

Jun 19, 2017

Singapore's largest bus maker to foray into Myanmar with $30m facility

Singapore SC Auto will be setting up a $30 million facility in Yangon, Myanmar with the help of International Enterprise (IE) Singapore.

Jun 16, 2017

Singapore banks still top most valuable brands list this year

Brand Finance CEO David Haigh noted that there have been aggressive moves from banks lately, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.

Jun 16, 2017