Singapore’s economy to be bolstered by external demand: MAS

Over the last six months, the global economy has picked up and should continue to support Singapore’s trade-related sectors. However, activity across the broader domestic economy is likely to be uneven, and overall GDP growth in 2017 will remain modest,” noted Monetary Authority of Singapore (MA

INSEAD: Singapore ranks highest in Asia for adapting to era of digital skills

Singapore ranked the highest in Asia in attracting and developing talent, reflecting not only its world-class education system but how it’s adapting skills in the digital era, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index, published by the French business school, INSEAD.

Singapore tops the list for Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific

Event management company revealed the Top 50 Meeting Hotels in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, according to its study. Singapore hotel brands occupied 7 of the top 10 with Grand Hyatt Singapore, Hilton Singapore, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Fairmont Singapore, Pan Pacific Singapore and Intercontine

Five things to do over the weekend of April 8-9

A wide array of activities await you this weekend in the sunny island of Singapore. Indulge in snacks from all over the world at the World Snack Fair 2017, or browse through unique art works by local artists at the Art + Design Market. Alternatively, join in the farewell party for Red Dot Museum alo

Singapore will be haze-free this year: Sumatra Governor

Transboundary haze, a long-standing problem in South-east Asia. It is largely caused by the drainage of carbon-rich peatland, as well as fires started by farmers and companies to clear land for agriculture and industrial plantations. Despite forecasts of a hotter and longer dry season this year, the

Soon, Dubai to get new, more transparent rental law

Buoyed by the remarkable transactions worth AED 77 billion in the real estate sector in the first quarter of 2017 and bringing more transparency, Dubai Land Department is working on a new rental law that will give separate weightage to commercial real estate such as offices, malls, health and educat

Consumer prices in Singapore on the rise for third consecutive month in Feb

Reflecting the larger increase in the price of private road transport cost, consumer prices in Singapore have risen for the third consecutive month in February 2017. The All-Items Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 0.7 percent last month. This is following a 0.6 percent rise in January, said the Mo


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