Singapore

Teckwah Industrial appoints Gerard Tan Wee Seng as Non-Executive Director

He was also picked as an Independent Director and Audit Committee Member.

Clement Lee Shieh-Peen resigns as Lifebrandz' Executive Director/Chairman

He was in charge of formulating and executing the Company's business strategies.

Smartflex Holdings names Teo Yi-Dar as Independent Director

Mr. Teo brings with him a wealth of professional experience.

Jardine Cycle & Carriage appoints Michael Kok as Non-Executive Director

He was Group Chief Executive of Dairy Farm International before his appointment.

Jaya Holdings names Wong Siu Min as Non-Executive Director

He was Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer of a US SEC-registered investment advisor based in New York City.

Beng Kuang Marine names Lee Yaw Loong as Non-Executive Director

He is currently the General Manager of Fertilizer Department in NewQuest Trading.

Singaporean companies should contemplate trading abroad

In a world of continuing economic uncertainty, firms that trade internationally are reporting significantly better revenues and profits than those businesses sticking to their domestic market. 50% of global firms which export say they’ve increased profits over the last 12 months compared with just 38% of companies which only trade domestically.

Singapore Budget 2013 pushes businesses for even more productivity gains

Foreign worker levies raised, dependency caps tightened.

Singapore Budget 2013: All you need to know

FY 2013 Overall Budget Balance is projected to be a surplus of $2.4 billion or 0.7% of GDP.