First phase of Cross Island MRT line in Singapore will have 12 stations
SINGAPORE, Jan 26, 2019, The Straits Times. The alignment of Phase 1 of the MRT…
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Singapore is an economy of 5.6 million people and a founding member of APEC. When the forum was founded in 1989, Singapore’s real GDP was USD 61 billion, while its real per capita GDP was USD 21,000. By 2016, Singapore’s GDP grew fivefold at USD 295 billion, and its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 53,000.
Malaysia asked Singapore to shorten ILS suspension at Seletar
PETALING JAYA, Jan 25, 2019, MalayMail. Malaysia offered Singapore a shorter period in the suspension…
Singapore to streamline rules governing taxis, private-hire cars
SINGAPORE, Jan 24, 2019, The Straits Times. A long-aawited move by Singapore’s transport regulator to…
Singapore suggests new landing procedures for Seletar Airport
SINGAPORE, Jan 23, 2019, The Straits Times. Singapore has suggested extending a mutual one-month suspension…
Very negative global impact if no US-China deal: Singapore Finance Minister
DAVOS, Jan 22, 2019, Bloomberg. It’s vital that the US and China settle their trade…
Tan Cheng Bock applies to form new Progress Singapore Party
SINGAPORE, Jan 18, 2019, The Straits Times. Former presidential candidate Tan Cheng Bock has applied…
[Special report] Malaysia will not rush into ratifying CPTPP
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18, 2019, CNA. Malaysia will not rush into ratifying the Comprehensive and…
Singapore non-oil exports down 8.5% in December, confounding rebound expectations
SINGAPORE, Jan 17, 2019, Business Times. Singapore’s exports ended 2018 on a weak note with…
[Analytics] Grab moves to offer digital insurance services in Southeast Asia
Grab is Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing firm, thanks in no small part to its acquisition…
Respond to Singapore’s claim of intrusion, group tells Johor MB
JOHOR BARU, Jan 16, 2019, MalayMail. Youth group Dewan Muda Johor (DMJ) today urged Johor…
Singapore says Malaysia ties in ‘downward spiral’ but hopes for amicable outcome
SINGAPORE, Jan 14, 2019, Reuters. Singapore’s foreign minister said today ties with neighbouring Malaysia have…
CapitaLand is making a deal at S$11 billion to create Asia’s largest real estate group
SINGAPORE, Jan 14, 2019, The Business Times. CapitaLand is acquiring Temasek subsidiary Ascendas-Singbridge (ASB) in…