Singapore

Scoot scoots to Taipei ahead of schedule

Introductory one-way Fly airfares between Singapore and Taipei start from just S$88.

Scoot scoots to Taipei ahead of schedule

Introductory one-way Fly airfares between Singapore and Taipei start from just S$88.

Tiger Airways appoints a non-aviation expert as CEO

Will Tiger roar again under the new leadership of Koay Peng Yen?

Keppel's offshore wind farm growth threatened by red tape in China

But find out what makes Keppel well-positioned to tap the sector at the global front.

Singapore dollar suffers as the greenback rallies

The US dollar rose to $1.2717 against the local currency.

CapitaLand to buy Somerset Grand Cairnhill Singapore for S$359m

At the same time CapitaLand is selling Ascott Raffles Place Singapore and Ascott Guangzhou in China.

"POP! In the City" exhibit features Andy Warhol & other modern masters

Andy Warhol,  Damien Hirst, Roy Lichtenstein and Yayoi Kusama are some of the world-renowned artists gracing the walls of Pop and Contemporary Fine Art this October.

STI forecast to open weak after eight consecutive days of gains

A potential technical correction is expected in the near term.

Chart of the Day: Residential supply outstrips demand

The number of launched but unsold units reached 8,245 in May.

30% of products pitched by banks and insurers deemed "unsuitable"

Banks and insurers recommend investment and insurance products that 3 out of 10 times disregard the financial goals of their clients.

Singapore expands list of Chinese qualifying full banks

Two more Chinese banks will gain qualifying full bank privileges, one of which will also be authorised as a clearing bank for Renminbi.

ST Electronics fails to acquire NERA Telecom

ST Engineering's electronics arm came short of the majority shareholder vote needed to purchase all NERA shares.

Genting Singapore will lose big under stricter Casino Control Act

The government has proposed higher penalties and gambling deposits which will deter high-rolling VIP clients.

2.5M sqft of suburban retail space to flood market

Maybank Kim Eng projects an "onslaught" of suburban retail supply with 0.5M sqft coming in 2012 and almost 2M sqft in 2013.

Lessons from the Singapore Girl

As my profession revolves around luxury brand strategies, I have often asked myself and my friends “what is the best customer service you have ever experienced?”

Stir up your business with impressive corporate governance

For many Singapore’s businesses such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), corporate governance is like the weather. We always talk about it, but we cannot do anything about it.

The keys to excellent leadership at all levels

Leadership is becoming increasingly complex not just in Singapore. Leaders need to be mindful and respect various cultural, societal backgrounds, market differences and expectations of their fellow employees. The business environment today also brings together a culmination of social and economic circumstances, which challenge responsibilities, roles and competency among leaders.

Singaporean qualifications don’t mean a thing without experience

Singapore is obsessed with qualifications. Everyone is geared towards getting the best and most number of diplomas and degrees and MBA’s. I hate to tell you all but they mean absolutely nothing without experience.