Business News

Singapore: Retail sales continue growth in April, inching up 2.6%

Optical goods & books, computer & telecommunications equipment, recreational goods, and supermarkets reflected growths of 0.5 percent to 3.8 percent.

Jun 12, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

PropNex forms Singapore's largest property agency with DWG

According to the group, the merger will push PropNex's number of salespersons close to 7,000, with 1,071 coming from DWG.

Jun 12, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Garuda Indonesia soars above challenges, gears up for growth

Antara News quoted Garuda Indonesia President Director, Pahala N Mansury, saying that the airline would focus on performance improvement.

Jun 12, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Philippines expects 7% GDP growth rate in Q2 despite Marawi crisis

The Duterte administration is targeting up to 7.5% GDP growth rate this year and 7-8% from 2018-2022.

Jun 12, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Malaysia: Sapura Energy earns 'outperform' call following contracts worth RM879m

Sapura Energy was given an "outperform" call with a target price of RM2.08.

Jun 9, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: Job opportunities on horizon as investment grade rating spurs capital inflows

He said larger money circulation would increase the regional economies and boost peoples' buying power.

Jun 9, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Conservatives lose overall majority as UK election results in hung parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing setback as her Conservative Party has lost their overall majority off the back of a close general election, resulting in a hung parliament. Whilst the Conservatives hold the most seats, they do not have enough to establish outright control.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Singapore launches shuttle bus service between Changi Airport, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Singapore inks deal with Myanmar to boost partnerships for firms

The deal was signed by IE Singapore's Assistant Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tan Soon Kim and MIC's Secretary U Aung Naing Oo.

Jun 8, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Indonesian tax revision raises grouses, finance ministry revises plan

According to reports, the Finance Ministry said the revision was pulled following the feedback from related stakeholders.

Jun 8, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Indonesian tourism industry takes blow from Qatar diplomatic row

Transportation Ministry's Aviation Director Maria Kristi Endah Murni says that the latest policy had a minor impact on their flight operations.

Jun 7, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Chaos in Middle East after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar

Supermarket shelves are empty in the Qatar capital Doha. People are storing up large quantities of food water after several Arab nations recently cut ties with Qatar, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen. These nations accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism. Qatar relies on its Gulf neighbors for 80% of its food imports. Iran has called for dialogues to resolve the conflict and has sent food supplies to Qatar. The rift also led to the suspension of all flights between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors. Angry customers lined up outside of the Qatar Airways office to demand refunds. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has taken the credit for the split.

Jun 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Malaysian palm oil giant suspends CEO and CFO, probe launched over PwC findings

In a statement issued to Bursa Malaysia, the company said it could continue its business as usual.

Jun 6, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Singapore local businesses are getting optimistic for Q3

According to the study, the business confidence in Singapore has reflected further signs of positivity for the second consecutive quarter.

Jun 6, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore e-recruitment clocks its second month of slump

According to the index, the IT, Telecom/ISP and BPO/ITES sectors reported strong online hiring activity, recording a 15% growth in the said month.

Jun 5, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore reigns supreme in global ranking for online presence

Singapore's robust online infrastructure has led to it jumping two spots to rank sixth in A.T Kearney's Global Cities Index 2017.

Jun 5, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

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