Singapore Business Scene

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38771858492723848412012-02-17T09:30:16.295+08:00Singapore Business SceneThis Blog's objective is to share and exchange ideas, suggestions and comments on the Singapore business scene, including business events, networking events and business meetings. We will highlight key events on the Singapore business scene and if you have any events that you would like our visitors to know, feel free to add them in. Visitors are welcome to share their views, ideas and even suggestions, if any.Singaporeheadhunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761008684518602337noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877185849272384841.post-25769621137750626702006-12-04T21:55:00.000+08:002006-12-04T22:04:00.455+08:00Workfare to be fixed part of social safety net

Workfare to be fixed part of social safety netHelp scheme for low-income will be reviewed, adjusted but here to stay: PMBy Li Xueying; Dec 04, 2006The Straits TimesTHE Workfare bonus for low-income workers will become a permanent feature of Singapore's social safety net, starting with a three-year run.It will be reviewed and adjusted after that, but the scheme is here to stay, Prime Minister Lee

Singaporeheadhunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761008684518602337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877185849272384841.post-26748007919247819122006-11-30T17:23:00.000+08:002006-11-30T17:28:09.354+08:00Singapore govt to freeze fee increases

News report from Channelnewsasia....Singapore govt to freeze fee increases for one year after GST hikePosted: 30 November 2006 1709 hrsSINGAPORE: There will be no government fee increases for one year after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is increased from 5% to 7%.That is the promise made by Second Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.The government will also continue to absorb the GST for

Singaporeheadhunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761008684518602337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877185849272384841.post-29676316836094816672006-11-27T17:35:00.000+08:002006-11-27T17:39:33.334+08:00Chinese currency hits new high against U.S. dollar;

Chinese currency hits new high against U.S. dollar; official rate at 7.8402 per dollarBy ELAINE KURTENBACHAP Business WriterAP Photo/EUGENE HOSHIKOSHANGHAI, China (AP) -- China's currency rose to a fresh high against the U.S. dollar on Monday, as the central bank set its rate at 7.8402 yuan per dollar, the highest level since the current exchange system was set up in July 2005.The People's Bank

Singaporeheadhunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761008684518602337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877185849272384841.post-80250408974309722942006-11-26T15:43:00.000+08:002006-11-26T15:49:40.158+08:00Vestas Wind Systems Sets Up First S$500 Million Asia Pacific HQ In Singapore

Vestas Wind Systems Sets Up First S$500 Million Asia Pacific HQ And R&D Centre In SingaporeInvestment News From The Singapore EDBDate: 01/11/2006Wind energy is currently one of the world's fastest growing sources for renewable power. Wind technology is a primarily developed area in Northern Europe and America, and the Asia Pacific is fast catching on. The region has recognised the need to attract

Singaporeheadhunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761008684518602337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877185849272384841.post-91941810278517934062006-11-25T18:03:00.000+08:002006-11-25T18:12:58.386+08:00Singapore, Gulf Arab States To Start Trade Talks

Report from The Business TimesSingapore, Gulf Arab states to start trade talksSINGAPORE - Singapore and six Gulf Arab states have agreed to start talks for a free trade agreement (FTA), the Government said on Saturday. The trade pact will help contribute towards the process of economic integration between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members, which comprises Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar,

Singaporeheadhunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761008684518602337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877185849272384841.post-47395105398245825632006-11-23T14:31:00.000+08:002006-11-23T15:00:00.418+08:00Merrill Lynch advises clients to buy into Singapore's offices

Report from AsiaOne.Sell office in polluted HK, buy into S'pore, Merrill advises clients Figures released in a report by China's State Environment Protection Administration confirm that China's pollution problem has worsened this year. Nov 23, 2006 AsiaOne The worsening air pollution in Hong Kong has prompted US investment bank Merrill Lynch to advise clients to sell their office there and buy

Singaporeheadhunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761008684518602337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877185849272384841.post-64067294939567647252006-11-22T10:02:00.000+08:002006-11-24T10:15:26.838+08:00Mr. Wee Cho Yaw wins first E&Y award for pioneer entrepreneurs

Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Wee Cho Yaw for winning the first E&Y Award for Pioneer Entrepreneurs Report from the Straits Times.Mr. Wee Cho Yaw wins first E&Y award for pioneer entrepreneursAlso, Super Coffeemix founder Mr. David Teo picks up entrepreneur of the year accoladeBy Bryan Lee Nov 22, 2006 The Straits TimesVETERAN banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw yesterday received the first Ernst &

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