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Singapore shares weaken on North Korea jitters

Singapore stocks fell on Wednesday, in line with Asian shares after a slide on Wall Street overnight as simmering geopolitical tensions kept many investors on edge.

Sep 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Malaysia jails 8 Indonesians for hijacking oil tanker last year

Singapore's Triyards calls for trading suspension as financial woes worsen

Engineering company Triyards Holdings on Wednesday requested for a voluntary trading suspension as it mulls a viable restructuring plan to shore finances.

Sep 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Mark Zuckerberg and other business leaders oppose Trump's order to end DACA

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Googles Sundar Pichai were among those business leaders who expressed support for their co-workers living with a DACA status in the US.Their reactions come in response to US President Donald Trumps order to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. The program gives work permits to people, often called Dreamers, who came to America illegally as children.

Sep 6, 2017

By Staff Reporter

CapitaLand's The Stature Jakarta on track for completion by 2020

Real estate powerhouse CapitaLand is expanding its presence in Indonesia with the near-completion of the Stature Jakarta and the development of Ascott Sudirman Jakarta.

Sep 6, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Indian shares fall along with Asia on geopolitical tensions

Indian shares declined on Wednesday, in line with Asian shares after a slide on Wall Street overnight as simmering geopolitical tensions kept many investors on edge.

Sep 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore Exchange hailed as Asia Exchange of the Year

Singapore Exchange (SGX) was named as the Asia Exchange of the Year at the Structured Products Awards 2017 for its commencement of Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs) trading.

Sep 6, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

DBS Bank rises to top of best employers in Singapore

Global professional services firm Aon named DBS Bank as the Best of the Best Employers in Singapore for this year.

Sep 6, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Singapore shares drift lower on continuing North Korea woes

Singapore stocks fell on Wednesday, in line with Asian shares after a slide on Wall Street overnight as simmering geopolitical tensions kept many investors on edge.

Sep 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Economists raise Singapore's Q3 GDP outlook, 2017 growth seen steady

Economists have raised their forecasts for Singapore's economic growth in the third quarter, with sectors such as manufacturing, finance and insurance seen supporting the economy.

Sep 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Yamada Green Resources asks for mandatory trading suspension

Yamada Green Resources requested for a voluntary suspension of trading of its shares in light of the fire incident and "financial inconsistencies" during the company's audit.

Sep 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Noble gets shareholders nod to exit remaining N. America business

Commodity trader Noble Group said shareholders approved the sale of its North American gas and power unit to rival Mercuria Energy Group.

Sep 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

What is Daca and who are the dreamers?

US President Donald Trump is expected to scrap a program that gives work permits to people who came to America illegally as children. The Obama administration policy protects nearly 800,000 young men and women, often called Dreamers, from deportation and allows them to work legally.

Sep 5, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Market Round-Up: What did you miss?

A quick look at all the market moving events and big financial news of the day. From Fragrance Group's acquisition to SATS technological innovation, get your daily dose of all the latest in the world of business right here.

Sep 5, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Indian stocks shake off latest North Korea jitters

Indian shares edged higher on Tuesday, led by gains in consumer durables stocks, but the escalating geopolitical tensions kept many investors on edge.

Sep 5, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

SATS gears up for airports of the future with augmented reality technology

Singapore's SATS on Tuesday said it would introduce augmented reality smart glasses in its ramp handling operations .

Sep 5, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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