Manufacturing Output in Singapore up 4.2% on-year for August
Manufacturing output in the Republic rose 4.2 per cent on-year in August, driven by growth in nearly all clusters, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) said on Friday (Sep 26).
Ascendas in Joint Venture to Develop Business Park in Vietnam
Business space solutions provider Ascendas have announced a joint venture (JV) with Saigon Bund Capital Partners to develop an integrated business park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair to Enthral with Rich Artistry of both Famed and Upcoming jewellery Designers
Riding on the success of its first fair, the Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair is set to radiate the halls of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre once again, from 23 to 26 October 2014.
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.
