Singapore

Pirates hijack M.T. Golden Blessing

The Singapore-registered vessel was attacked by pirates on its way to India from Saudi Arabia while passing the Gulf of Aden on Monday.

Pirates hijack M.T. Golden Blessing

The Singapore-registered vessel was attacked by pirates on its way to India from Saudi Arabia while passing the Gulf of Aden on Monday.

Moya Dayen gets US$36mln anew for water facilities project

Water facility company to receive more funds for the Niroth Water Production Facilities – Phase I, which comprises 2 contracts – Part A and Part B for a total of US$49.84 million.

Sembcorp signs MOU with UAE on water desalination project

The new seawater reverse osmosis facility is expected to cost approximately US$200 million and to be operational before the end of 2013.

NOL borrows US$1.5 bln for corporate purposes

The shipping company aims to raise funds after posting a net loss of US$741 million in 2009.

PST buys 2 ships for US$123.2mln

The shipping company acquires two new DWT Capesize Bulk Carriers saying it is now shifting to the non-container sector.

PUB's Marina Barrage bags Design award

The national water agency’s project was recognised for using a strategy of creating estuarine reservoirs by damming major rivers.

iProperty.com acquires rival website

The Singapore-based property website with an estimated monthly average of more than 400,000 unique visitors has now taken over SG-House.com.

77% of businesses relate competitiveness to broadband network

Study showed that a strong Internet network and an ICT savvy workforce are crucial for a city’s competitiveness.

Singapore and Sichuan explore development of hitech park

NTUC Learning Hub (LHUB) and Sichuan also signed Collaboration Agreement to mark its first foray in China.

Angels to bless start-up entrepreneurs

SPRING Singapore will administer the Angel Investors Deduction Scheme to help seed and nurture innovative start-ups.

Visitor arrivals to Singapore up 30.3% in May

With 14 out of 15 markets registering growth, visitor arrivals reached 946,000 in May 2010.

Fortis clarifies Singh's statement

The company said Mr. Singh’s remarks has meant to state that the SIC has given Fortis until 30 July 2010 to announce whether or not the Company intends to make an offer for Parkway.

Employers to receive final payment from Jobs Credit

IRAS will give a total of $230mln to more than 100,000 employers on 30 June.

MediaCorp wins 13 medals at PromaxBDA awards

Yhe company bagged four gold, four silver and five bronze medals for marketing, promotion and design.

Clean Energy Programme Office grants $13mln research fund

Five teams will research on improving solar cell efficiency and storage systems developed for renewable energy.

Frasers Centrepoint acquires 13.7-hectare site in Sydney

Frasers Property Australia bought S$97.8mln lot from Royal Rehab to strengthen Fraser brand in Australia.

Singaporeans splurging again as spending capability rises 9.4 %

Markets saw an accrual in consumer spending as 65% of customers plan spending on dining and entertainment.