Myanmar minister welcomes local companies’ expertise at business dialogue by IE Singapore  |
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| Double Tax Deduction enhanced from April 1 |
| Now you can automatically claim 200% tax deduction without approval from IE. |
| Changing consumer behaviour has prompted Singapore-based IT retailer EpiCentre to move into the m-commerce platform. |
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| IE Singapore witnesses increased business interest in rapidly growing Central China |
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| Speech by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health cum Co-Chairman of Singapore-Liaoning Economic and Trade Council |
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| Singapore-Liaoning Economic and Trade Council identifies opportunities in services sector in Liaoning as cities expand |
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| IE Singapore iAdvisory Seminar Series: Doing Business in Vietnam |
| Join industry leaders as they share their insights on doing business in Vietnam… |
| Minister Gan Kim Yong leads 65 companies to Liaoning Province to explore opportunities |
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| Singapore's External Trade – March 2012 |
| On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-oil domestic exports (NODX) decreased by 4.3 per cent... |
| IE Singapore interviews Dr Thierry Apoteker, CEO of TAC |
| Dr Apoteker shares tips on investing and exporting into Russia. |
| IE adopts more proactive approach |
| New Global Company Partnership (GCP) will see IE be more strategic, long-term and proactive in... |
| Speech by Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry at the Local Enterprise and Association Development (LEAD) Forum “Strengthening Associations In Uncertain Economic Times” |
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| Joint Release: Trade Associations and Chambers LEAD in Industry Upgrading Amidst Uncertain Economy |
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| Singapore aims to be Asia’s gold trading hub |
Trade agency International Enterprise (IE) Singapore hopes to expand the
country's share of the global precious metals market at least five-fold within 10
years and create an Asia-Pacific industry hub, its senior executives said yesterday. |
| Golden Goal |
Only about 2 per cent of the world's gold trade is carried out here, but
an ambitious plan aims to lift that to at least 10 per cent by 2020. |
| Singapore's External Trade – February 2012 |
| On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose by 30 per cent… |
| Q & M Dental: Taking a bite out of China |
| Q & M Dental Group charts further growth by breaking into one of the fastest growing economies... |
| S$9.5 Million assistance to help Singapore-based companies gain business foothold through Tianjin Eco-city |
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| IE Singapore’s iAdvisory Seminar Series: Emerging Business Opportunities in Bangladesh |
| With the 7th largest population in the world, opportunities abound in South Asia’s investment destination. |
| There's money to be made in Indonesia |
| Trade Minister urges S’pore investors to think of long-term prospects. |
| IE Singapore’s iAdvisory Seminar Series: Doing Business in Japan |
| As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is one of the most influential and attractive markets in Asia. |
| Press Release: Overseas investment outflows enjoy strong growth, with 9.7% increase in 2011 |
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| Singapore firms still growing strongly abroad |
| Singapore firms continued to expand strongly overseas, especially into emerging markets, according to IE Singapore yesterday. |
| Singapore's External Trade – January 2012 |
| On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-oil domestic exports (NODX) decreased by 2.1 per cent in January 2012 |
| Review of 2011 Trade Performance |
| Singapore’s total external trade rose by 8.0 per cent in 2011, following the 21 per cent increase in the previous year. |
| Press Release: IE Singapore consults on proposed changes to the Commodity Trading Act |
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| IE Singapore releases a joint consultation paper with MAS on proposed changes to the Commodity Trading Act. |
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| Tap Asean’s potential, Shanmugam urges US |
| The United States should do more to mine Asean’s economic potential, Singapore Foreign Minister K.Shanmugam has said, citing the city-state as a prime example of a regional partner that has generated outsized returns for the American economy. |
| US urged to seize Asia trade opportunities |
| The Asia of today is just what the doctor ordered for an American recovery, Mr S. Iswaran, Singapore’s Second Minister for Trade and Industry, told the audience at the Singapore Conference yesterday. |
| Some SMEs to expand amid challenging economic climate |
| Some small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are defying talk of an economic slowdown and taking the brave step of expanding. |
| Joint Release: Over 100 delegates head to Myanmar to explore business opportunities |
| Large participation numbers reflect keen interest in Myanmar among Singapore-based companies. |
| Budget wish list for SMEs unveiled |
| SME Committee submits 17 proposals to Govt with the aim of lowering business costs |
| US and Singapore boost bilateral trade |
| The United States and Singapore will hold annual strategic talks and embark on joint developmental projects in the Lower Mekong region as part of efforts to raise bilateral ties to the next level. |
| Euro zone debt woes curb output in Europe, Asia |
| Crumbling global demand restrained factory output in Asia and most of Europe last month, putting pressure on policymakers to shore up growth and counter a spreading malaise, data released yesterday showed. |
| Sentiment hit by dismal US, HK data |
| Poor economic news from the United States and Hong Kong dampened optimism among local investors and sent the local bourse down a touch yesterday. |
| Singapore firms keen to get slice of Myanmar pie |
| Singapore firms are rubbing their hands in anticipation at the opportunities arising from Myanmar’s moves to liberalise its economy. |
| How prepared are you for exporting? Try our Export Readiness Assessment Toolkit |
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| iAdvisory Seminar Series: Doing Business in South Africa |
| The largest modern economy on the African continent is now open for business – your business. |
| Singapore's External Trade – December 2011 |
| On a y-o-y basis, NODX grew by 9.0 per cent in December 2011, following a 1.4 per cent increase in the previous month. |
| Board changes at International Enterprise Singapore |
| The Ministry for Trade and Industry (MTI) announced Board appointment changes in IE Singapore, effective 1 January 2012. |
| City Feature: Lianyungang, Jiangsu province |
| Lianyungang, one of the northern coastal cities highlighted under the “Jiangsu Coastal Development Strategy”, is set to be a new growth point for East China. |
| Singapore's External Trade – November 2011 |
| On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose by 1.6 per cent in November 2011, in contrast to the 16 per cent decrease in the previous month, due to both electronic and non-electronic NODX |
| IE Overseas Directors share their point of view |
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opportunities available overseas. |
| Foreign firms in China squeezed |
| Foreign companies that are looking to China to shore up wilting global sales have been hit by higher payroll taxes, surcharges to subsidise unions and other changes that are making conditions tougher just as economic growth slows. |
| S’pore is 4th fastest growing nation brand |
| Singapore is the world’s fourth fastest growing nation brand but remains less valuable than Hong Kong, according to Brand Finance’s 2011 report analysing the impact a country’s reputation has on foreign consumers and investors. |
| Europe’s puzzling stress fractures |
| The financial crisis has made plain how much Europeans have to change before they see themselves as engaged in a shared political enterprise. Too much stress is placed on an insecure constitutional foundation. |
| New panel to boost engagement between SMEs, Govt |
| The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) yesterday announced the establishment of the SME Committee (SMEC) under its auspices. Its adviser will be Minister of State for Trade and Industry Teo Ser Luck. The Government has set aside about $500,000 for the SMEC through a funding programme run by Spring and International Enterprise Singapore. |
| IE Market Series: The road to global brand recognition |
| Whatever business you are in, there bound to be a trade show to suit it. More than 75 percent of 306 companies surveyed by IE Singapore said trade shows are an effective platform to generate publicity. |
| IE Market Series: Entering a new market? Here’s help |
| International organisations such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) often make the news for their involvement in helping companies through economic dire straits. |
| Rice Stockpile Scheme |
| Importing rice? Check out our new microsite and learn of the Rice Stockpile Scheme. |
| 7th Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council meeting highlights opportunities arising from Zhejiang’s rapid development |
| Senior Minister of State Grace Fu co-chaired Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council meeting for the first time. |
| IE Market Series: Seeking strength in numbers |
| As countries around the world liberalise their markets, competition will keep heating up for Singapore firms seeking to expand their footprint globally. |
| Joint Release: Malaysia-Singapore Business Forum to deepen economic engagement between both countries |
| Ministers, senior officials and members of the business community will meet in Singapore later this month to discuss on how Malaysia and Singapore enhance bilateral economic relations between both countries. The Malaysia-Singapore Business Forum, organised by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), together with International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) will be held on 24 November 2011. |
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