Economy

The Odeon tower building is seen in Monaco

Why world millionaires, including Djokovic, are heading to Monaco?

There are several wealthy individuals, who have their residence in Monaco starting from Sir Philip Green's wife, Tina, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and the tennis ace Novak Djokovic. Many more millionaires are heading to Monaco now.

Nov 21, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore at 13th spot in world talent competitiveness, lags Hong Kong

Singapore held 13th spot in the world in attracting and developing talent, a notch below Hong Kong.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Is Singapore ready for a bump in GST that is among region's lowest?

Singapore's GST, introduced in 1994, now accounts for almost one-quarter of the city's tax collection.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

5 key highlights from PM Lee's speech at People's Action Party convention

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed his People's Action Party's 2017 convention on Sunday.

Nov 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore suspends trade relations with North Korea amidst UN sanctions

Singapore, North Korea's seventh largest trading partner, has halted its trade relations with the reclusive country, as part of global efforts to cut off funding over its nuclear and missile programs.

Nov 16, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore to release third-quarter GDP data on Nov 23

The government will release Singapore's third-quarter economic survey on November 23 at 8am local time.

Nov 16, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

SMRT suspends train service between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations

SMRT Corp on Thursday suspended train services between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations following previous day's collision, which left nearly 29 people injured.

Nov 16, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Terrorism claims fewer lives globally in 2016, but spread in the West

The total number of deaths caused by terrorism around the world fell for the second straight year, even as 2016 was recorded the third deadliest year since 2000, according to a global study.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore train collides with stationary train leaving 23 injured

At least 23 people were injured when Singapore's mass-rapid rail system suffered a collision when a train operated by SMRT Corp hit another stationary one on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

MAS unveils new tie-ups as the world's largest fintech event kicks off in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled new fintech initiatives as the second edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival began on Monday.

Nov 14, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

SGX first in Asia to offer new derivatives on MSCI Emerging Markets indexes

Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Monday said it has launched net total return and price return futures on the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) and MSCI EM Asia indices.

Nov 13, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Active Voice:Is doing business in India really easier now?

India witnessed its highest-ever jump of 30 places in the rankings, reaching the 100th place among 190 countries.

Nov 9, 2017

By IANS

Indian to set up more currency recycles, instead of plain ATMs

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the total number of ATMs installed by banks in the country stood at 2,07,211 at the end of September as against 2,04,062 machines to the same month in 2016.

Nov 9, 2017

By IANS

India braces for the upcoming Diwali celebration (PICTURES)

Active Voice: Is doing business in India really easier now?

India has shown a drastic improvement of 4.71 points over the last year from 56.05 to 60.76 compared to China which has witnessed an increase of 0.40 points.

Nov 9, 2017

By IANS

Indian cities led by Bengaluru among cheapest to live in: EIU survey

New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru are among the 10 cheapest cities in the world to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of Living 2017 report released on Monday.

Nov 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri