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How ASEAN protects Singaporean investments abroad

Last month the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) entered into force. Other than the ASEAN Charter itself, the ACIA may be the most important ASEAN agreement for Singaporeans looking to invest abroad.

How ASEAN protects Singaporean investments abroad

Last month the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) entered into force. Other than the ASEAN Charter itself, the ACIA may be the most important ASEAN agreement for Singaporeans looking to invest abroad.

The first two things I do every Monday morning

In the last few years, I have helped quite a number of friends and business acquaintances who are starting their own businesses in Singapore by doing their websites for free or at a very very low cost.

We hate to say this, but employees have no bonus to expect

Better start saving a little money each month as your boss begins to tighten his belt.

How to be the next Facebook

International brands such as Coca Cola, McDonald’s Facebook and Google are global success stories. In Singapore, who wouldn’t know Banyan Tree Resorts, BreadTalk and Osim. The first step towards such brand success is to have a great brand name.

Will Charlton Residences be SingXpress Land's lucky charm?

The Group is recovering from a net loss of S$0.34 million but expects to record a profit in FY2013 by realising 50% of the revenue from Charlton Residences.

Eat my dust!: Singapore tops World Bank's trade logistics survey

Singapore bested 155 other economies including the likes of Germany and Japan in terms of logistics performance.

Your fancy watch is not luxury anymore!

It's a little funny when one thinks about luxury now. Back then it was easier. Shiny watches, fancy brand names, a yacht or two.

Here's why Olam's acquisition of Brazillian asset is bitter-sweet

The sugar mill is quite small compared to competitor Noble's 17Mt crushing capacity to begin with, what'ya think?

Is your colleague more fit for work than you?

People think about their health a lot these days – and with good reason. When so many spend most of their working days in front of a computer screen, it is essential to find ways of keeping fit and introducing variety into your daily routine.

Why you should volunteer now - seriously

Do these words sound all too familiar in Singapore when someone is asked to be a volunteer or take up a voluntary assignment?

How 40 years taught me management

“Life can only be lived by going forward – but only understood by looking backwards.”

Here's another reason to cheer when doing business with the government

A $1.2 billion worth of e-services and the like are coming your way soon.

Should Singapore learn a thing or two from Hong Kong?

Hong Kong once again topped the World Competitiveness Rankings, with Singapore falling to fourth place from last year’s third.

Local currency in trouble amidst safe haven flows

Analyst says traders are ditching risk assets, causing the Singapore dollar to lose value.

STI down 0.6%, set for weak opening

A slide into the red for the rest of the week looks on the cards for the STI, says IG Markets Singapore.

Government moves against sky-high COE prices

LTA's measures for fewer cars on the road kick off August.

Fancy turning the 700 Beach boutique office into a hotel?

Located on an 18,400 sq ft site in the Central Business District, the 700 Beach can house more than 200 rooms.