Rough year for Thai imports TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2016 – An uncharacteristic slump in imports from Thailand since the start of the year is the result of lower oil prices and fierce competition from cheaper Chinese and Vietnamese products, representatives from the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh said yesterday. According to the embassy’s trade data, […]
Read MoreSingapore factory activity worsens in June; 12th month of contraction MONDAY, 4 JULY 2016 – Activity at Singapore factories worsened slightly in June, shrinking for a 12th straight month on falling new orders and exports, a survey showed on Monday, as still-weak global demand continues to hurt the trade-dependent economy. The Singapore Institute of Purchasing […]
Read MoreListed firms stingy with details on remuneration WEDNESDAY, 6 JULY 2016 – THE standard of corporate governance disclosures among Mainboard-listed companies was the poorest when it came to remuneration details, assessing board performance and internal audit, a quality-focused review of Singapore’s comply-or-explain model has found. But it has also found the quality gap between big […]
Read MoreSite’s payment process and timely delivery ‘key to online experience’: ISES study WEDNESDAY, 6 JULY 2016 – Online shoppers tend to care more about the tail end of their shopping experience, such as the site’s payment process and whether their purchases are delivered on time. In contrast, those at physical stores are more concerned about […]
Read MoreCorporate Traveller enters Singapore SME market TUESDAY, 5 JULY 2016 – With close to 200,000 SMEs in Singapore, contributing to almost 50% of the nation’s gross domestic profit, Corporate Traveller has identified the rising need for SME owners and employees to embark on overseas business trips on a regular basis. However, many struggle to get […]
Read MoreSingapore companies more prompt in paying their bills in Q2 MONDAY, 5 JULY 2016 – SINGAPORE – Singapore companies were more prompt in paying their bills in the second quarter of this year, after a sharp drop in their payment performance in the first three months of 2016. Prompt payments accounted for more than two-fifths […]
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