Economy

Newly discovered photo suggests Amelia Earhart survived crash-landing

A newly discovered photo suggests Amelia Earhart may have survived the crash-landing thought to have killed Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan during their historical flight around the world. Though no physical evidence remains, experts believe this photo shows Earhart and Noonan lived and may have been detained by Japanese.

Jul 6, 2017

By Staff Reporter

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

MAS loosens anti-commingling framework for local banks

During the 44th Annual Dinner of The Association of Banks in Singapore, it was announced that MAS will refine the anti-commingling framework for banks in two key aspects.

Jun 29, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore: Dead man goes unnoticed at Ang Mo Kio coffee shop, friend thought he was sleeping

Singapore strengthens economic ties with Sichuan

Sichuan FTZ covers three main areas, spanning 120 square kilometers across Chengdu and Luzhou cities.

Jun 29, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore economy poised to register 2.7% growth this year

Singapore's growth contracted by 1.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year, pulling back from a 12.3 percent in Q4 2016.

Jun 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore firms outpace Hong Kong rivals in Internet marketing

The study reveals that Hong Kong firms are being left in the digital dust.

Jun 23, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

The proposed amendments include additional measures against malpractices in order to protect consumers from lawbreaking travel agents.

Jun 23, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Housing costs push Singapore inflation to 1.4%

According to authorities, the increase was mainly due to the uptick in the cost of housing maintenance & repairs.

Jun 23, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Woodlands Checkpoint extension to be built at Old Woodlands Town Centre

Singapore to seal deals on enhancing tax cooperation, information exchange

Deputy Commissioner for International, Investigation and Indirect Taxes Group of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore Chia-Tern Huey Min will be signing both agreements in Netherlands.

Jun 21, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore launches shuttle bus service between Changi Airport, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Singapore: Economists raise full-year GDP forecasts to 2.5%

For next year, analysts' median expectation is for GDP growth to reach 2.5%.

Jun 15, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Indonesia sets economic growth between 5.2% and 5.6%, Google to pay up taxes

Bank Indonesia (BI) had offered a range of 5.1 per cent to 5.5 per cent with lawmakers leaning towards the range BI has set.

Jun 14, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Philippines expects 7% GDP growth rate in Q2 despite Marawi crisis

The Duterte administration is targeting up to 7.5% GDP growth rate this year and 7-8% from 2018-2022.

Jun 12, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: Job opportunities on horizon as investment grade rating spurs capital inflows

He said larger money circulation would increase the regional economies and boost peoples' buying power.

Jun 9, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Indonesian tax revision raises grouses, finance ministry revises plan

According to reports, the Finance Ministry said the revision was pulled following the feedback from related stakeholders.

Jun 8, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Indonesian tourism industry takes blow from Qatar diplomatic row

Transportation Ministry's Aviation Director Maria Kristi Endah Murni says that the latest policy had a minor impact on their flight operations.

Jun 7, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Chaos in Middle East after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar

Supermarket shelves are empty in the Qatar capital Doha. People are storing up large quantities of food water after several Arab nations recently cut ties with Qatar, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen. These nations accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism. Qatar relies on its Gulf neighbors for 80% of its food imports. Iran has called for dialogues to resolve the conflict and has sent food supplies to Qatar. The rift also led to the suspension of all flights between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors. Angry customers lined up outside of the Qatar Airways office to demand refunds. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has taken the credit for the split.

Jun 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter