India-Singapore Trade reached S$25.5b in 2013
Trade between India and Singapore rose to S$25.5 billion in 2013 from S$16.6 billion in 2005, when an economic cooperation agreement came into force.
World Bank Trims China’s Growth Forecasts
The World Bank on Monday (Oct 6) trimmed its growth forecasts for developing East Asian economies this year and next, as China’s economic expansion loses momentum and policymakers face tighter global monetary conditions.
Hewlett-Packard to Split in Two by the End-FY2015
Hewlett-Packard said on Monday (Oct 6) it would split into two separate, listed companies by separating its computer and printer businesses from its corporate hardware and services operations.
Asian Countries Spend Most Time on the Internet
Indian telecommunications firm Tata Communications spoke to 9,417 respondents in India, Singapore, the U.K., United States, Germany and France as part of its online survey, the results of which were published this week.
OCBC and UOB eye Bank Licences in Myanmar
OCBC Bank and UOB have both confirmed that they have been granted preliminary approval for foreign bank licences to operate in Myanmar.
Xbox One Arrives in China
US technology giant Microsoft launched its Xbox One game console in China today (Sept 29th), the first foreign company to enter the potentially massive market after the government lifted a 14-year ban.
Manufacturing Output in Singapore up 4.2% on-year for August
Manufacturing output in the Republic rose 4.2 per cent on-year in August, driven by growth in nearly all clusters, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) said on Friday (Sep 26).
Ascendas in Joint Venture to Develop Business Park in Vietnam
Business space solutions provider Ascendas have announced a joint venture (JV) with Saigon Bund Capital Partners to develop an integrated business park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
