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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

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

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

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

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

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

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

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore stocks end volatile week with losses

World stocks were mixed while safe haven gold rose for a third day, with oil remaining below $43 a barrel.

Jun 23, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore stocks muted; Noble surges 15%

Commodities trader Noble Group jumped after an Arab-linked group bought a substantial stake in the company.

Jun 23, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore stocks snap 2-day fall as banks, realty advance

Asian shares mixed as crude prices hover near multi-month lows.

Jun 22, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Fullerton eyes S$300 million IPO to drive regional expansion

Singapore stocks snap 2-day fall as Asia advances

Asian shares edged higher as oil prices crept up from multi-month lows.

Jun 22, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns

CEO and co-founder of Uber Travis Kalanick has resigned from his post amid a number of scandals within the company and growing consumer and investor backlash.

Jun 22, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Woodlands Checkpoint extension to be built at Old Woodlands Town Centre

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

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore stocks fall for second day on global woes

Slump in global crude prices weigh on investor sentiment.

Jun 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Philippines: LT group of companies sees expansion in Southeast Asia

Michaeal Tan, LT Group of companies Director, says it is looking at their beverage business to expand in the ASEAN region.

Jun 21, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Barclays charged with conspiracy to commit fraud over 2008 financial crisis fundraising

The lender and four former executives have all been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, after a five year investigation into fundraising during the 2008 financial crisis. The charges centre around payments to Qatari investors, during Barclays £11.8bn ($14.9bn) fundraising to avoid being bailed out in 2008.

Jun 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Singapore exports jump in December on back of 40% rise in China shipments

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

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Amazons Jeff Bezos asked Twitter for philanthropy ideas and Twitter responded

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos wanted ideas for philanthropy. So he sent a tweet to his more than 220,000 followers, asking for suggestions. Here are some of the most interesting answers.

Jun 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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