LogisticsUnorthodox investments by Singapore Airlines that paid offInternational Finance DeskApril 9, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 9, 2018February 27, 2020 Singapore Airlines is one of the most luxurious carriers in the world. With a series of new and unconventional investments, the Asian airline is changing the rules of the game in aviation... Read more
Real EstateTÜV SÜD in Germany initiates US$100mn construction of its hub in IBPInternational Finance DeskApril 4, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 4, 2018February 27, 2020 This is the first time that TÜV SÜD is making a huge investment in real estate outside its German headquarters... Read more
EconomyOpportunities available for the promotion of halal tourism in Pakistan: Zubair MughalInternational Finance DeskApril 3, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 3, 2018February 27, 2020 Global halal tourism volume will reach to US$222bn by 2020 as it is rapidly developing in Muslim and Non Muslim countries... Read more
CompanyMixed views on Grab-Uber Merger: Blackbox ResearchInternational Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020 Of the Blackbox survey, 53% of respondents say the merger should be reviewed and 19% think it should be rejected... Read more
TradingSingapore’s exports has the greatest fall since 2016International Finance DeskMarch 16, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 16, 2018February 27, 2020 Singapore is one of the Asian economies most dependent on trade... Read more
TechnologyIndonesia and Singapore sign joint venture to enhance e-commerce proficiencyInternational Finance DeskMarch 13, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 13, 2018February 27, 2020 Both nations will conduct two-year exchange programmes to enhance capabilities of ministries and government bodies... Read more
BankingEnergySingapore banks under inspection for coal financingInternational Finance DeskMarch 12, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 12, 2018February 27, 2020 The enquiry is being conducted to check if coal financing will cause adverse impacts on the environment... Read more
Wealth ManagementDubai challenges Singapore in luxury investmentsInternational Finance DeskMarch 7, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 7, 2018February 27, 2020 Dubai’s long-term real-estate investments in prime locations are 40% lower than in Singapore, says Core Savills... Read more
EnergyMicrosoft signs first clean energy deal in AsiaInternational Finance DeskMarch 7, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 7, 2018February 27, 2020 Technology giant Microsoft has signed a clean energy deal with Singapore's Sunseap Group, making it the company's first clean energy deal in Asia... Read more
EconomySingapore ranks sixth on Corruption Perceptions IndexInternational Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 22, 2018February 27, 2020 Singapore is in the sixth position on the overall Index and second to New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region... Read more