Singapore

Advantech provides customer-centric solutions for various markets

Advantech provides customer-centric solutions for various markets

Advantech started operations in Singapore in 1995. Over the next few years, offices were set up in Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, and India. The Singapore Business unit played a key role in the start up of the regional offices. The low corporate tax, the availability of highly skilled manpower, and to some extent, the multilingual abilities of the staffs led to Singapore becoming the Regional HQ for the SAP region.

A*STAR signs 2-year contract with EV Group and IME on 3D development

The joint development is set to enhance IME's 3D research development capabilities in wafer bonding, lithography and chip stacking, among others.

SGX and London Metal Exchange talk on Asian expansion

Although the scope of projects is not yet certain, both exchanges said they recognise the potential of a tie-up.

Singapore: a great place to die

We'll find out just how great when EIU releases the results of the Quality of Death Index on 14 July.

SMRT Engineering dumped by Nakheel on Palm Monorail operation

Nakheel has submitted an early termination to take care of its ongoing restructuring.

Singapore ratifies UN Convention on electronic communications

The move is set to strengthen Singapore’s position as trusted global infocomm hub.

Tiger Airways offers special fares on Malaysia routes

The airline slashes Singapore to Kuala Lumpur route fare to S$26 while offering discounts to other routes.

NEC and IE Singapore strike deal to uphold green industry

The two organisations plan to further improve Singapore’s $62.74bln green ICT industry using NEC’s IT and innovative technologies.

Singapore and China expand music and TV collaboration

Fourteen Singapore companies travels to China to develop and promote its cultural industries.

SGX signs MOU with China's Suzhou Industrial Park

The MOU is set to provide quidance to potential listing aspirants as well as facilitate regulatory processes.

Eaton simplifies supervision of uninterruptible power systems

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation introduced the Intelligent Power® Manager software for information technology managers and administrators.

Creating Value Through our Developments

Frasers Centrepoint Limited, the property arm of Singapore’s 127-year¬old Fraser and Neave, Limited, enjoyed a stellar 2009 with a six fold increase in home sales in Singapore even during the global financial crisis. So how did the group do it and what are its plans for the next 5 years? Chief Executive Officer Lim Ee Seng says the firm stayed focused on quality and innovative home projects aimed at the mass and mid-tier segments in Singapore whilst it beefed up its land acquisitions in overseas markets like Australia and China.

CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust raises RM786.5 mln in IPO

Company said at this rate, investors may get distribution yields of as much as 7.2% for forecast period 2010 and 7.5% for forecast year 2011.

Temasek overcomes deficit as it increases value by S$56 billion

Temasek said it will continue to build its institution for the long term and deepen commitment to the wide community in Singapore and the rest of the world.

Tensions arise as reports continue to annoy Parkway

Parkway expresses disapproval on articles in Business Times, Today and The Straits Times dated 7 July 2010.

Logistic sector surges in 2009 despite global downturn

Investment commitments in Singapore's logistics sector reached S$481 million in 2009, which may create more than 1,200 jobs when fully implemented.

MTI to release advance GDP estimates on 14 July

The information will be made available at 8:00 am on government websites.