Singapore must "run together" with productivity initiatives: Lim Swee Say

Channel News AsiaSingapore must "run together" with productivity initiatives: Lim Swee SayChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Singapore must "run fast and run together" with the SkillsFuture and JobsFuture initiatives, so workers will always have the skills to be employable, and businesses can be productive, innovative and competitive in the future, said outgoing ...and more »

Singapore must remain exceptional in order to survive: PM Lee

Channel News AsiaSingapore must remain exceptional in order to survive: PM LeeChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Singapore must remain exceptional in order to survive, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the May Day Rally on Friday (May 1). Mr Lee explained that this is important for “a small country in this part of the world… otherwise we will be ...PM: Further rise in wages hinges on productivityAsiaOneOutstanding leaders needed to keep Singapore exceptional: PM LeeTHE BUSINESS TIMESS'pore must remain exceptional with outstanding leadership: PM LeeTODAYonlineThe Straits Timesall 12 news articles »

May Day Rally: New tripartite team to take Singapore forward: Swee Say

The Straits TimesMay Day Rally: New tripartite team to take Singapore forward: Swee SayThe Straits TimesSINGAPORE - This Labour Day marks the start of a new core team of tripartite leaders for Singapore, said outgoing labour chief Lim Swee Say on Friday, at the annual National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) May Day Rally. Mr Lim will take over as ...Singapore must "run together" with productivity initiatives: Lim Swee SayChannel News Asiaall 2 news articles »

Singapore's government says it's not a tax haven, it's a value

Sydney Morning HeraldSingapore's government says it's not a tax haven, it's a value-adding hubSydney Morning Herald"Tax incentives are given to companies with substantive economic activities in Singapore, which will significantly add value to our economy, such as bringing in new capabilities into Singapore or creating good jobs for Singaporeans," the spokesperson said.and more »

Nepal quake: Public donations to Singapore Red Cross top S$1m

Channel News AsiaNepal quake: Public donations to Singapore Red Cross top S$1mChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) said as of 5pm on Thursday (Apr 30), a public donation drive for victims of the Nepal earthquake has raised more than S$1.1 million. This does not include the S$250,000 contribution to the SRC made by the ...and more »

President of National Assembly of Lao PDR visits Singapore

Channel News AsiaPresident of National Assembly of Lao PDR visits SingaporeChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: President of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) Madam Pany Yathotou made an official visit to Singapore from Tuesday (Apr 28) to Thursday, at the invitation of Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob.and more »

China Business Parks Owner Kailong Explores REIT Listing in Singapore

Wall Street JournalChina Business Parks Owner Kailong Explores REIT Listing in SingaporeWall Street JournalShanghai property investor Kailong Real Estate Investment is looking to list its Chinese business parks—valued at 1 billion Singapore dollars ($757 million)—as a real-estate investment trust in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter.China's Kailong REIT plans $151 mln IPO in Singapore -IFRReutersall 2 news articles »

Singapore professionals now more vocal at work: Survey

Channel News AsiaSingapore professionals now more vocal at work: SurveyChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Professionals in Singapore are now more confident about speaking up and being assertive at work, according LinkedIn's New Norms @Work study. The online professional network said in a news release on Thursday (Apr 30) that 58 per cent of ...and more »

Singapore dollar regains footing, but may still depreciate against US dollar ...

Channel News AsiaSingapore dollar regains footing, but may still depreciate against US dollar ...Channel News AsiaThe Singapore dollar has recovered lost ground and is now trading near where it started in 2015, but economists say it may still depreciate on the back of broad-based US dollar strength. PHOTOS; VIDEOS. File photo: Sing dollar notes. (Photo: Goh Chiew ...and more »

NTU student's creation wins IKEA Singapore's Young Designer Award

Channel News AsiaNTU student's creation wins IKEA Singapore's Young Designer AwardChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Like many good products, the winning design of the second IKEA Singapore's Young Designer Award was borne from a very practical need. Duane Lye, a fourth-year product design student at Nanyang Technological University's School of Art, ...and more »

Singapore billionaire Peter Lim said to hire LVMH private equity's Christina Teo

The Straits TimesSingapore billionaire Peter Lim said to hire LVMH private equity's Christina TeoThe Straits TimesSINGAPORE (Bloomberg) - Peter Lim, the Singapore billionaire who owns Spain's Valencia soccer team, hired Christina Teo from LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton's private-equity arm to run a new investment unit, people familiar with the matter said.Billionaire Valencia Owner Said to Hire LVMH Dealmaker TeoBloombergall 3 news articles »

Jokowi's government has improved business climate in Indonesia: IE Singapore

Channel News AsiaJokowi's government has improved business climate in Indonesia: IE SingaporeChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Urging more companies here to venture into Indonesia, International Enterprise (IE) Singapore on Wednesday (Apr 29) said the long-term business outlook for the neighbouring country is positive, as a result of moves by Indonesian President ...and more »

Telstra brings muru

The Australian Financial ReviewTelstra brings muru-D start-up accelerator to SingaporeThe Australian“With its fast-developing start-up ecosystem, pro-business policies and access to local capital, Singapore offers entrepreneurs a tremendous launch pad into Southeast Asia, which has a burgeoning population of more than 600 million people and GDP in ...Telstra launches muru-D start-up accelerator in SingaporeThe Australian Financial ReviewTelstra's muru-D accelerator makes Singapore debutDigital News AsiaAustralian accelerator Muru-D just launched in Singapore, and it's looking for ...Tech in AsiaiTWire (press release) -e27all 12 news articles »

Singapore remains the top choice for multinational hubs, tax data shows

Sydney Morning HeraldSingapore remains the top choice for multinational hubs, tax data showsSydney Morning HeraldCompanies such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto have all admitted in recent hearings as part of the Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance that they are under audit by the ATO for their use of Singapore "marketing" and ...Marketing hubs double Singapore deals to $100bThe Australian Financial Reviewall 5 news articles »

Nepal quake: Singaporean listed as 'missing' back in Singapore

Channel News AsiaNepal quake: Singaporean listed as 'missing' back in SingaporeChannel News AsiaIn the wake of the Nepal earthquake, one Singaporean listed as missing has contacted the Red Cross to say he is well and has returned to Singapore. Three people, whom were initially uncontactable, have also been contacted, Channel NewsAsia ...10 from S'pore listed as missing after Nepal quakeAsiaOneall 3 news articles »

Nepal earthquake: Singapore Everest team decides to end mission

The Straits TimesNepal earthquake: Singapore Everest team decides to end missionThe Straits TimesTeam captain Muhammad Hilwan Mohamed Idrus said in an e-mail update on April 28 that the three members - teacher Yusrina Yaakob, 28, and brothers Ismail Latiff, 36, and Zulkifli Latiff, 42, both Singapore Civil Defence Force officers - will be ...and more »

Marketing hubs double Singapore deals to $100b

The Australian Financial ReviewMarketing hubs double Singapore deals to $100bThe Australian Financial ReviewThe rise of Singapore marketing hubs has seen related-party deals there by Australian companies double to $100 billion in 2013. Australian companies made payments of $55 billion to associated companies in Singapore in 2013, up from $41 billion the year ...

Singapore PM pokes fun at ASEAN photo with missing PNoy

Philippine StarSingapore PM pokes fun at ASEAN photo with missing PNoyPhilippine StarSingaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday posted a photo on his Facebook page showing his fellow ASEAN leaders lining up for their official picture. "Waiting to take the traditional leaders' photo, but someone's missing. #guesswho :)," Lee ...Singapore's Lee makes fun of PNoy's seeming tardiness for ASEAN leaders' photoGMA NewsPM Lee Hsien Loong to discuss Singapore-KL high speed rail with Malaysia PM ...The Straits TimesForex - Singapore Flows: USD/SGD; PM Lee: South China Sea dispute could ...FXMarketAlerts.comall 9 news articles »

10 from Singapore listed as missing after Nepal quake

The Straits Times10 from Singapore listed as missing after Nepal quakeThe Straits TimesSingapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said yesterday: "While ground telecommunications pose severe challenges, MFA will keep in close touch with the Nepalese authorities and the next of kin of all Singaporeans in Nepal until they are accounted ...Nepal Quake: Singapore relief team arrives in KathmanduChannel News AsiaSAF evacuates Singaporeans from NepalAsiaOneNepal quake: Singapore to send search-and-rescue team, medical teamTODAYonlineThe Online Citizen -Business Standardall 79 news articles »

Singapore economy 'remains on track to post moderate growth': MAS

Channel News AsiaSingapore economy 'remains on track to post moderate growth': MASChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Republic's economy "remains on track to post moderate growth of 2 to 4 per cent" this year, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In its half-yearly macroeconomic review released on Tuesday (Apr 28), MAS said that while ...Singapore to see slower wage growth despite tight labour market: MASThe Straits TimesSingapore core inflation seen moderating in Q2 and Q3South China Morning Post (subscription)Singapore c.bank says core inflation to moderate in Q2-Q3 before risingReutersTHE BUSINESS TIMES -The Malaysian Insider -Shanghai Daily (subscription)all 18 news articles »

SMRT apologises for Bukit Panjang LRT breakdown

The Straits TimesSMRT apologises for Bukit Panjang LRT breakdownThe Straits TimesSINGAPORE - The Bukit Panjang LRT system, which broke down earlier this evening, has resumed service, operator SMRT Corp said. In a statement sent at 8.54pm, the operator said a train on the system stalled between Phoenix and Bukit Panjang stations ...and more »

Basketball: Singapore keep watchful eye on defending champions Philippines

Channel News AsiaBasketball: Singapore keep watchful eye on defending champions PhilippinesChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The gold medal dream begins for the national men's basketball team at the 28th South-east Asian Games in June, but first, they will need to get past their first test against their regional rivals this week. Singapore will host South-east ...SEABA Bball: Balanced Singapore defeat Laos 113–21 in openerRed SportsSEABA Championship: Host Singapore beats Laos by 92 points, 113-21InterAksyonall 11 news articles »

Nepal Quake: Singapore relief team arrives in Kathmandu

Channel News AsiaNepal Quake: Singapore relief team arrives in KathmanduChannel News AsiaKATHMANDU: Three Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 aircraft have landed in the capital of earthquake-hit Nepal to assist with relief efforts. The planes had to be diverted to Indian airports on Monday due to congestion at the Kathmandu airport.Nepal quake: Singapore to send search-and-rescue team, medical teamTODAYonlineNepal Quake: SAF plane to ferry aid, medical personnel and search-and-rescue ...The Straits TimesSingapore Armed Forces deploys Changi RHCC to Nepal as part of relief effortsThe Online CitizenEconomic Times -AsiaOneall 71 news articles »

Singapore rig builders feel impact of oil price slide

Channel News AsiaSingapore rig builders feel impact of oil price slideFinancial TimesProblems in the Brazilian and Mexican oil industries unleashed by the plunge in crude prices have ensnared two pillars of Singapore Inc — rig builders Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Industries — and through them Temasek, the state investment fund ...Sembcorp Marine says it faces challenging year as Q1 net profit falls 14 per centChannel News Asiaall 15 news articles »

Singapore's DocDoc Lands $8.6M Series A To Help People Find Medical ...

TechCrunchSingapore's DocDoc Lands $8.6M Series A To Help People Find Medical ...TechCrunchIt wasn't until his daughter became the patient zero test-case for his still-nascent DocDoc service, which matches patients with doctors, that entrepreneur and onetime Temasek investor, Cole Sirucek, knew what he needed to do to build his business.Singapore's DocDoc raises $8.5M series A roundTech in Asiaall 3 news articles »