Singapore
Nordic and Asian nations connected for growth, says WEF
April 13, 2011Sweden and Singapore are the most competitive countries in the digital economy, according to a study by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Nordic and Asian economies are best at using information and communications technologies (ICT) to boost their growth...
Singapore economy sees record expansion in 2010
January 03, 2011Singapore's economy expanded at a record rate in 2010, driven by a surge in manufacturing activity. The economy grew by 14.7% last year, rebounding strongly from a 1.3% contraction the previous year. Singapore's growth surpasses the previous record...
Sweden tops list of world's most ICT economy
March 25, 2010By Lisa Schlein Sweden, for the first time, tops the rankings as the world's most networked economy. The Global Information Technology Report 2009-2010 ranks 133 economies on how well they use Information and Communications Technology or ICT to advance...
Toyota top selling car in Singapore for fifth straight year
January 05, 2007Singapore (dpa) - Toyota emerged as the top selling car in Singapore for the fifth straight year in 2006 followed by rival Nissan, the Motor Traders Association (MTA) said on Friday. In a switch, Honda reclaimed third place from Hyundai, which slipped...
Prime retail rents in Singapore to surge, forecasts say
December 26, 2006Singapore (dpa) - The surge in Singapore's prime retail rents is expected to continue until 2009, after rising this year by 4 per cent to 5.3 per cent, property consultants said Tuesday. Supply remains tight, with additional space from new shopping...
Singapore firms view China as country with best business prospects
December 18, 2006Singapore (dpa) - China emerged as the country with the best business prospects followed by Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a survey of companies in Singapore said on Monday. The Business Climate Survey, which polled 111 firms, found...
New agreement avoids double taxation between Singapore and Germany
December 13, 2006Singapore (dpa) - A new agreement for the avoidance of double taxation between Singapore and Germany has gone into effect, replacing the previous one signed in February 1972, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday. Changes in economic circumstances...