Business News

Singapore is the top investor in Myanmar's Thilawa economic zone

Singapore is top investor in Myanmar's Thilawa economic zone

Thilawa Special Economic Zone has attracted a total of US$713.3 million of investments.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore-Mexico trade to get a boost as country heads agree to promote TPP ratification

TPP is expected to slash tariffs and trade barriers for 40% of the global economy and establish the largest free trade area in the world.

Jun 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore dollar off 1-month high as US data boosts greenback, now Fed rate decision in focus

The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce rates on next Wednesday.

Jun 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Renminbi quota for US investors to boost Singapore's yuan hub business

US Fund houses stationed in Singapore will now have more financial headroom and their proximity to China will be an added advantage.

Jun 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore jumps 13 points to 18th most expensive city for expats in global ranking

ECA said rallying Singapore dollar is the main reason for rising living cost in the City.

Jun 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore announces year second half land sale plan even as most of first half sites remain unsold

Of the 16 sites proposed for sale in 2016 first half, 11 will be carried over to the second half.

Jun 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

Thai baht game for 1-year high as Fed rate hike chances dim

The baht is currently at a three-week high versus dollar.

Jun 6, 2016

By Boby Michael

Sale of Singapore's Asia Tower 1 to be largest single-tower deal in Asia Pacific

Asia Square Tower 1, owned by BlackRock and located along Marina View at Marina Bay is going to the hands of Qatar Investment Authority for S$3.4bn.

Jun 6, 2016

By Boby Michael

Qatar wealth fund buys singapore Asia Square property

Qatari wealth fund to buy Marina Bay tower from BlackRock for $3.4 billion

Qatar Investment Authority pays $1,960 per square foot for the prime property in Singapore.

Jun 6, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore's e-commerce market to increase S$7.46 billion by 2025

Asian currencies await bullish week as dollar under pressure after weak US jobs report

The Singapore dollar has rallied to a 1-month high after the US data.

Jun 4, 2016

By Boby Michael

The 'Obama Doctrine': A masterly display of diplomacy

Now Vietnam can buy American military equipment, train with US forces and challenge Chinese claims in the South China Sea.

Jun 2, 2016

By Atul Singh

Singapore wage growth slows but deflation helps accelerate pace of real wage rise

Hit by softer economic conditions in the City, profitable firms declined and loss makers increased in 2015.

Jun 2, 2016

By Boby Michael

South Korean won drops to 80-day low as inflation slows to lowest in 4 months

The won has fallen more than 0.5% on Wednesday, adding to the 3.6% decline in May.

Jun 1, 2016

By Boby Michael

China-led AIIB will have 100 countries as members by year-end

China-backed AIIB to boost membership to 100 countries by year-end

AIIB President Jin Liqun says many countries are waiting in line to join the new international financial institution.

Jun 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Markit PMI: China, Malaysia manufacturing contract, Indonesia's expanding

China PMI dropped to 49.2 from 49.4, Indonesia's down to 50.6 from 50.9 while Malaysia's came at a 5-month low of 47.2.

Jun 1, 2016

By Boby Michael

Prev 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 Next