China’s Chocolate Market to Grow to US$4.3 Billion by 2019
Chocolate sales in China should grow to $4.3 billion by 2019, up nearly 60 percent from $2.7 billion in 2014. This huge growth is being driven by demand from the growing urban population, a senior Hershey officer has said.
Lenovo in Profit after Boost of Smartphone Sales
Lenovo’s Q3 net income declined 4.6 percent to US$253 million, but the company came in better than expected after its Motorola acquisition.
Singapore Public Sector to Overhaul Telecoms Infrastructure
The significant new telecoms infrastructure project in SIngapore will provide integration and connectivity for thousands of sensors being rolled out to capture and collect data.
Singapore Transport and Storage Sector a Top Performer
The transport and storage sector emerged as Singapore’s top performing industry over the past year, according to a study of the country’s top 1,000 companies.
Q4 Sees Philippines Economy on the Rebound
Philippine economic growth accelerated last quarter as government spending and manufacturing output rose, capping the best three years of expansion since the mid-1950s.
Singtel and Ericsson Work Together to Test 5G Technologies
Singapore local telecoms company Singtel and networking giant Ericsson have signed a deal to collaborate on testing technologies for the deployment of 5G networks.
Multimillion Minelab Investment Establishes State-of-the-Art Retail Facility in Dubai
The significant US$2 million investment by Minelab recognises Dubai as a key hub for its ‘Gold’ business into the Middle East and Africa.
Singapore Firms Top Sustainability Ranks
According to the latest ranking of global corporate sustainability, companies in Singapore scored the highest marks in Asia due to the city-state’s commitment to green living.
Vietnam to Achieve $15 Billion Bilateral Trade with India by 2020
After achieving a two-way commerce to the sum of $8.03 billion in 2013-14, Vietnam is seeking to further increase its cooperation and investments across key sectors with India.
Lower Oil Prices in Singapore are to Benefit Economy
Singapore is to benefit from the fall in global oil prices as a result of its position as a net importer of oil, according to Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang.
