Singapore's manufacturing activity contracts for 3rd straight month

Channel News AsiaSingapore's manufacturing activity contracts for 3rd straight monthChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Manufacturing activity in Singapore contracted for the third straight month in September. The latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading came in at 48.6, down from the August reading of 49.3. It is the weakest reading in almost three years.Singapore factory activity remains in the doldrumsThe Straits TimesSingapore Manufacturing Activity Contracts AgainNasdaqSingapore's PMI contracts again in SeptemberTHE BUSINESS TIMESall 717 news articles »

Room for improvement in financial reports of Singapore

Channel News AsiaRoom for improvement in financial reports of Singapore-listed companies: ACRAChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The financial accounts of Singapore-listed companies do, in general, provide an accurate picture of their finances, but there were cases when directors did not sufficiently scrutinise the numbers, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory ...Financial reporting by Singapore companies generally healthy: AcraThe Straits Timesall 5 news articles »

Singapore Media Festival: Greater emphasis on digital content this year

Channel News AsiaSingapore Media Festival: Greater emphasis on digital content this yearChannel News AsiaThe Asian Television Awards will be broadcast "live" for the first time. Local films Yonfan's Bugis Street Redux and Eric Khoo's Mee Pok Man are part of this year's Singapore International Film Festival line-up, under the Classics segment. Both films ...

PM Lee and Singapore's new Cabinet sworn in

The Straits TimesPM Lee and Singapore's new Cabinet sworn inChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Republic's new Cabinet was sworn in on Thursday evening (Oct 1) at the Istana, three days after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the lineup. Mr Lee said that in choosing his Cabinet, his objective was to provide the "most ...Singapore Cabinet, with 4th generation leaders, to be sworn in todayThe Straits TimesThe Singapore Government: By the numbersAsiaOneChinese premier congratulates Singapore's Lee on re-electionXinhuaall 26 news articles »

Diner En Blanc's Singapore edition postponed due to haze

The Straits TimesDiner En Blanc's Singapore edition postponed due to hazeThe Straits TimesThe fourth Diner En Blanc pop-up picnic in Singapore is being postponed because of the haze. The annual event's new organisers, Fullcolors Event, says this year's SG50-themed edition has been moved from Oct 10 to an unconfirmed date, "in light of the ...and more »

Live updates: Singapore Cabinet swearing

Channel News AsiaLive updates: Singapore Cabinet swearing-in ceremonyChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Republic's new Cabinet is being sworn in on Thursday evening (Oct 1) at the Istana, three days after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the lineup. President Tony Tan Keng Yam is presiding over the ceremony. Chief Justice ...Singapore Cabinet, with 4th generation leaders, to be sworn in todayThe Straits TimesThe Singapore Government: By the numbersAsiaOneall 23 news articles »

The day Singapore came 'under attack' in Call of Duty

BBC NewsThe day Singapore came 'under attack' in Call of DutyBBC NewsA "terror attack" has taken place in Singapore - all part of a controversial web campaign to launch the newest title from the popular Call of Duty video game franchise. Set in Singapore during the year 2065, Call of Duty: Black Ops III begins with a ...Singapore under 'attack': Imaginary war a 'Call of Duty' marketing ployChannel News Asia'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3' Pulls A Nasty Publicity Stunt, And Singapore Is ...ForbesNetizens slam Call Of Duty publicity stunt after it tweets about "explosion ...The Straits Timesall 183 news articles »

Singapore's Home Prices Match Longest Losing Streak in 2002

The Malaysian InsiderSingapore's Home Prices Match Longest Losing Streak in 2002BloombergSingapore home prices dropped for an eighth quarter, matching the longest losing streak in 13 years, as tighter mortgage curbs cooled demand in Asia's second-most expensive housing market. An index tracking private residential prices fell 1.3 percent ...Singaporean home prices match longest down streak in 13 yearsThe Malaysian Insiderall 6 news articles »

Singapore Cabinet, with 4th generation leaders, to be sworn in today

The Straits TimesSingapore Cabinet, with 4th generation leaders, to be sworn in todayThe Straits TimesThe fourth generation of government leaders for Singapore, tasked with charting the country's future as it enters a new phase of nation- building after SG50, will be among those taking their oaths on Thursday evening. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG.Singapore's Surprisingly Predictable Election ResultThe DiplomatCommentary: Fear, Smear and the Paradox of Authoritarian Politics in SingaporeJakarta Globeall 16 news articles »

Expat life in Singapore was great but it's even better being home

Irish TimesExpat life in Singapore was great but it's even better being homeIrish TimesOur family had a great lifestyle in Singapore, but we always knew we would move home. So last year we did, after 12 years in Asia. I will always love the excitement and buzz of exotic Asian cities, but it was time for us to go. Like so many of our ...and more »

MTI will focus on ensuring Singapore economy stays vibrant: S Iswaran

Channel News AsiaMTI will focus on ensuring Singapore economy stays vibrant: S IswaranChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Ministry of Trade and Industry's (MTI) priority is to ensure the Singapore's economy stays competitive and vibrant. Mr S Iswaran, who has been appointed Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry), said this will create opportunities for ...and more »

Singapore street food goes mainstream

Fox NewsSingapore street food goes mainstreamFox NewsIf you haven't been to Singapore, chances are you haven't tried authentic hawker street food. But with celebrity chef endorsements, an array of complex flavors and plenty of spice, Singaporean cuisine is shaping up to be one of the next big things in food.

Singapore Holds 2 for Allegedly Trying to Join Islamic State

Channel News AsiaSingapore Holds 2 for Allegedly Trying to Join Islamic StateNew York TimesSINGAPORE — Singapore's government said Wednesday that it has been holding two of its citizens since August for attempting to make their way to Syria to join the Islamic State group. Muhammad Shamin Mohamed Sidek, 29, and Muhammad Harith Jailani, ...2 self-radicalised Singaporeans detained under ISAChannel News Asiaall 51 news articles »

How haze affects Singapore's greenery

Channel News AsiaHow haze affects Singapore's greeneryChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Amid hazy conditions in Singapore, some plant owners have been taking precautions by moving their plants indoors, and giving them extra care. According to experts, prolonged haze is not just bad for humans, but also that of plants. “Because ...

The day Singapore came 'under attack' in Call of Duty

BBC NewsThe day Singapore came 'under attack' in Call of DutyBBC NewsA "terror attack" has taken place in Singapore - all part of a controversial web campaign to launch the newest title from the popular Call of Duty video game franchise. Set in Singapore during the year 2065, Call of Duty: Black Ops III begins with a ...Singapore under 'attack': Imaginary war a 'Call of Duty' marketing ployChannel News AsiaNetizens slam Call Of Duty publicity stunt after it tweets about "explosion ...The Straits TimesTwitter account details 'explosions, carnage in Singapore'AsiaOneall 98 news articles »

Singapore holds 2 for allegedly trying to join Islamic State

International Business TimesSingapore holds 2 for allegedly trying to join Islamic StateSunHerald.comSINGAPORE — Singapore's government said Wednesday that it has been holding two of its citizens since August for attempting to make their way to Syria to join the Islamic State group. Muhammad Shamin Mohamed Sidek, 29, and Muhammad Harith Jailani, ...ISIS Recruitment In Singapore: 2 'Self-Radicalized' Men Detained For Making ...International Business Times2 self-radicalised Singaporeans detained under ISAChannel News AsiaTwo Singaporeans detained for making plans to travel to Syria to join ISISThe Straits TimesTODAYonlineall 3 news articles »

Singapore Holds 2 for Allegedly Trying to Join Islamic State

International Business TimesSingapore Holds 2 for Allegedly Trying to Join Islamic StateABC NewsSingapore's government said Wednesday that it has been holding two of its citizens since August for attempting to make their way to Syria to join the Islamic State group. Muhammad Shamin Mohamed Sidek, 29, and Muhammad Harith Jailani, 18, were ...ISIS Recruitment In Singapore: 2 'Self-Radicalized' Men Detained For Making ...International Business Times2 self-radicalised Singaporeans detained under ISAChannel News AsiaTwo Singaporeans detained for making plans to travel to Syria to join ISISThe Straits TimesTODAYonlineall 14 news articles »

Singapore population hits 5.54m but growth slowest in a decade

Channel News AsiaSingapore population hits 5.54m but growth slowest in a decadeChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Even as more Singaporeans are getting married and having babies, the Republic's population grew at its slowest in a decade, rising 1.2 per cent to reach 5.54 million in June. The statistics, released on Wednesday (Sep 30) by the National ...Singapore's population is 5.54m as of June, slowest growth in more than a decadeThe Straits TimesSingapore's non-resident population grew at slower pace this year: reportTHE BUSINESS TIMESall 7 news articles »

As haze shrouds Singapore, Indonesian firms silent

Channel News AsiaAs haze shrouds Singapore, Indonesian firms silentThe ColumbianIndonesia is investigating more than 100 companies for blazes found on their land and a week ago named four of those, freezing or revoking their permits, while Singapore on Friday named another four. Out of these, only one has made a public statement, ...Singapore open to giving more help to put out fires in IndonesiaChannel News AsiaSingapore 'respects Indonesia'sJakarta PostSingapore-Batam ferry services stopped for 3 hours due to hazeThe Straits TimesThe Star Online -Chicago Tribuneall 107 news articles »

Singapore under 'attack': Imaginary war a 'Call of Duty' marketing ploy

Channel News AsiaSingapore under 'attack': Imaginary war a 'Call of Duty' marketing ployChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Popular first-person shooter video game "Call of Duty" posted a series of tweets about a fictional attack on Singapore as part of their online campaign to promote its new game, on Wednesday (Sep 30). The new game was Call of Duty: Black Ops ...Netizens slam Call Of Duty publicity stunt after it tweets about "explosion ...The Straits Timesall 5 news articles »

Singapore Poly's solar race car and 4 other made

The Straits TimesSingapore Poly's solar race car and 4 other made-in-Singapore vehiclesThe Straits TimesTertiary schools in Singapore have designed, manufactured and even taken part in global car competition. The Singapore Polytechnic team behind SunSPEC4 solar car will be among 46 teams from 25 countries taking part in the biennial World Solar ...and more »

Switzerland Beats Singapore, U.S. to Top Competitiveness Ranking

The Straits TimesSwitzerland Beats Singapore, U.S. to Top Competitiveness RankingBloombergSwitzerland topped the World Economic Forum's competitiveness ranking for a seventh consecutive year, with Singapore and the U.S. second and third. “Nurturing innovation and talent” has kept those three nations on top, according to a report on 140 ...Singapore remains world's second-most competitive economyThe Straits Timesall 89 news articles »

Singapore Dollar Set for Worst Quarter Since 2011 on Easing Bets

The Straits TimesSingapore Dollar Set for Worst Quarter Since 2011 on Easing BetsBloombergSingapore's dollar is headed for its worst quarterly performance in four years amid speculation the central bank will ease policy as soon as next month to shore up growth. The currency has tumbled 5.5 percent against its U.S. counterpart since the end ...Singapore August bank lending edges upTODAYonlineSingapore central bank seen likely to ease policy in October: Reuters pollStreetInsider.comSingapore bank loans growth slowed to 0.5% in August: MASThe Straits TimesTHE BUSINESS TIMESall 7 news articles »

Singapore remains world's second

The Straits TimesSingapore remains world's second-most competitive economyThe Straits TimesSingapore kept its position as the world's second-most competitive economy this year despite concerns over rising business costs, tighter labour policies and slowing growth. This is the fifth year running that Singapore has come in second behind ...Switzerland Beats Singapore, U.S. to Top Competitiveness RankingBloombergall 56 news articles »

Singapore has attributes to remain one of the world's largest commodities ...

Channel News AsiaSingapore has attributes to remain one of the world's largest commodities ...Channel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Republic has most of the key attributes needed to remain one of the world's biggest commodities trading hubs, according to a recent study by Government trade agency International Enterprise (IE) Singapore. The report came as the ...Singapore is top commodities hub for Asia: IE reportThe Straits TimesSingapore now Asia's most important commodities trading hub: IE SingaporeTHE BUSINESS TIMESall 4 news articles »