Starbucks to Buy out Joint Venture Partner in Japan
Starbucks Corp has said it plans to buy the remaining 60.5 percent share of Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd that it does not already own, in a two-step deal valued at about $913.5 million.
Singapore Most Attractive Market in the World for Infrastructure Investment
Singapore is the most attractive market in the world for investment in infrastructure, according to Arcadis, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.
Singapore Grand Prix 2014 – A Hindrance to Productivity Come Monday Morning?
Nearly two months after the FIFA World Cup, employees in Singapore have another excuse to turn up to work bleary-eyed: the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2014.
Shenzhen is Best Performing City in Asia
The Chinese city of Shenzhen is the best performing city in Asia, according to a new index compiled by independent economic think tank the Milken Institute.
Compact Discs Remain Dominant Source for Music in Japan
Around the world, the music business has shifted toward downloads and streaming. But in Japan, compact discs are still king.
Singapore’s Exports up 6% on-year in August
Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) in Singapore rose 6 per cent on-year in August, due to an increase in non-electronic exports which outweighed the decline in electronic exports.
Singapore Retains Top Spot in Asia for Intellectual Property Protection
Singapore’s strong Intellectual Property (IP) regime has bolstered the confidence of leading global companies including Procter and Gamble, Continental, and Mead Johnson, according to the Intellectual Property of Singapore.
Singapore Ranked 8th in Creative Productivity in Asia
Singapore has been ranked 8th out of 22 Asian economies on a new Creative Productivity Index developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
