Economy

Singapore central bank to spearhead harnessing of blockchain tech for interbank payments

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) are commencing the second phase of Project Ubin as they explore the use of blockchain tech in interbank payments.

Oct 6, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

Singapore to unveil Q3 advance GDP estimates, policy decision on Oct 13

The government will release Singapore's third-quarter advance growth estimates and monetary policy decision on October 13 at 8am local time.

Oct 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

PM Lee to attend lunch hosted by Japan's Emperor Akihito, plans to meet PM Abe

Deal signed to improve Singapore-Japan tech, economic partnership

The Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) and the Fukuoka City Government have signed a partnership in the efforts to improve the startup ecosystem in Singapore and Japan.

Oct 2, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

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

Private road transport costs drag Singapore inflation to 0.4 percent

Singapore's consumer price index (CPI) moderated in August due to lower inflation was seen in private road transport and food segments.

Sep 26, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Electronics industry transformation to produce 2,100 new jobs for Singaporeans

The Singapore government unveiled the electronics industry transformation map (ITM) that outlines its strategies and plans for the sector, including the creation of 2,100 new jobs and achieving a value-add of $22.2 billion by 2020.

Sep 20, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Cashless payments to spur 9% growth in Singapore banks' profits

Cashless payments in Singapore could lead to an increase in bank profits by as much as 9%, Maybank Kim Eng analyst said.

Sep 20, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Singapore's PM China visit: 5 things you need to know

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday, beginning his three-day official visit to the country.

Sep 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore joins IEA as SE Asia oil demand set to rise 80% by 2040

Singapore: Stellar electronics sector boosts non-oil domestic exports in August

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports have seen a stronger improvement in August than it had in the preceding month registering a 17 percent expansion

Sep 19, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Who are the Rohingya and why are so many fleeing Myanmar?

What caused Myanmar's Rohingya crisis?

Myanmar's Rohingya crisis has escalated over the past three weeks, with the United Nations estimating more than 400,000 Rohingya Muslims having fled the hostility in Rakhine to Bangladesh.

Sep 19, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

India to overtake China as global super power: Deloitte

India is set to rise as an economic superpower, helped in part by its growing young population, according to Deloitte's Voice of Asia report.

Sep 18, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

All you need to know about Singapore's first woman President

Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament from the Muslim Malay minority, will become Singapore's first female president when she is sworn in Thursday as the city's eighth head of state.

Sep 14, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with Narendra Modi

5 things you need to know about Japan PM's India visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen the India-Japan partnership both in the bilateral context and beyond.

Sep 14, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

Fewer Singapore firms reward CEOs long-incentive plans: Survey

A Korn Ferry Hay survey found out that fewer Singapore-listed firms offer their chief executives long-term incentive plans.

Sep 14, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Singapore: Couple found dead at condominium in Novena

Singapore condo resale volume surges 19.2%

SRX Property said condo resale figures in Singapore have improved in the month of August, with prices up 0.7% and volume up 19.2%.

Sep 12, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Hurricane Irma leaves behind flooding and destruction in Florida

Hurricane Irma bought widespread devastation to the southeastern-most U.S. state of Florida, from Key West to Tampa, on Sunday (September 10).

Sep 11, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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Economy

Singapore central bank to spearhead harnessing of blockchain tech for interbank payments

Singapore to unveil Q3 advance GDP estimates, policy decision on Oct 13

Deal signed to improve Singapore-Japan tech, economic partnership

Private road transport costs drag Singapore inflation to 0.4 percent

Electronics industry transformation to produce 2,100 new jobs for Singaporeans

Cashless payments to spur 9% growth in Singapore banks' profits

Singapore's PM China visit: 5 things you need to know

Singapore: Stellar electronics sector boosts non-oil domestic exports in August

What caused Myanmar's Rohingya crisis?

India to overtake China as global super power: Deloitte

All you need to know about Singapore's first woman President

5 things you need to know about Japan PM's India visit

Fewer Singapore firms reward CEOs long-incentive plans: Survey

Singapore condo resale volume surges 19.2%

Hurricane Irma leaves behind flooding and destruction in Florida

US Senate's proposed stopgap funding measure unlikely to advance in House: Speaker

US Senate's proposed stopgap funding measure unlikely to advance in House: Speaker

ECB Estimates Eurozone Inflation to be Above 3% next Year; Another Rate Hike on the Cards

ECB Estimates Eurozone Inflation to be Above 3% next Year; Another Rate Hike on the Cards

Economists Cut Ailing Chinese Economy's Growth Rate This year to 5% From 5.5%

Economists Cut Ailing Chinese Economy's Growth Rate This year to 5% From 5.5%