Singapore

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.4%

Today's tone likely to improve, says analyst.

Pirate3D aims to reel in the everyday consumer to 3D printing technology

The founders refer to themselves as "Captains" and "Pirates".

Manufacturing output up 4.8% in August

That's excluding biomedical manufacturing.

HDB unveils 5,293 build-to-order flats for September

Multi-generation priority scheme also enhanced.

Why Singapore is still ASEAN's best business hub

The results of AmCham’s recently published 2014 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey clearly show that U.S. companies remain bullish on growth in Singapore and throughout ASEAN.

Why Singapore businesses need excellence as standard

Singapore has become internationally renowned for its business performance, but as global competition increases and the economy in South East Asia continues to struggle, excellence in business performance has become a necessity for all.

Why Singaporeans should not be afraid of talking to strangers

Everyone accepts the importance of networking. Many of us get our best work through personal introductions, or hire our best people on the basis of a personal recommendation. We know the power of word of mouth.

Things you need to know about opening up the U.S. to Singapore businesses

Recent economic trends have highlighted that the diagnosed death of the US economy may have been grossly exaggerated. Indeed, perhaps the doctors should be sued. While there are, no doubt, structural issues around national debt, housing, healthcare, and unemployment - there have been some positive signs that things are on the right track, and Singapore businesses looking to develop or expand export markets should take note.

Here's how to build a very successful business culture

Increasingly, we are seeing local soccer teams trying to stock their lists of players with high-paid talent at the top of their game in their quest to win. Examples of this were seen in Singapore when Croatian-born Mirko Grabovac, Brazilian-born Egmar Goncalves and English defender Daniel Bennett were all brought in to strengthen the national soccerteam.