Kenneth Lim
Channel NewsAsia
Singapore
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Commentary: Why aren't tech unicorns listing on the SGX?
Early industry hopes that Singapore might be able to win over some primary start-up IPOs from Nasdaq have given way to reality that US capital markets are still the most attractive, says Kenneth Lim. → Read More
Commentary: SGX sees boom in retail investments. But can it last?
The last time the Singapore stock market saw such a major surge in retail participation was probably during the 1993 initial public offering (IPO) of Singtel, says Kenneth Lim. → Read More
Commentary: Singapore Exchange treads a fine line with relaxed reporting rules
Doing away with quarterly reporting rules brings fresh enforcement and risk management challenges for the Singapore Exchange, says Kenneth Lim. → Read More
Beyond Terminal 4, still ways for Singapore to soar as aviation hub
SINGAPORE: By 2035, the Asia-Pacific region is set to account for over three billion air passengers per year, boosted by Asia’s rising middle class. It would be a boon to Singapore, which has cemented its position as one of the world's leading aviation hubs. Changi Airport has won the accolade of World's Best Airport for a fifth year running but competition is growing. According to the CAPA… → Read More
Changi Airport turns to robots to keep T4 clean
The robots will help Changi Airport Group reduce housekeeping manpower, it says. → Read More
MSF clarifies changes to car park label scheme for those with disabilities
SINGAPORE: The Social and Family Development Ministry (MSF) has clarified the revised criteria of a scheme concerning car park labels for persons with disabilities, after a Facebook post by national para-power lifter and personal trainer Kalai Vanen went viral. On Thursday (Aug 3), a MSF spokesperson told Channel NewsAsia that under the new eligibility criteria, car park labels will be issued to… → Read More
New SAF institute opens to train soldiers in homeland security, counter-terrorism
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officially opened a new training institute at Clementi Camp on Monday (Jul 31) where soldiers will be trained in counter-terrorism and homeland security. The Island Defence Training Institute will train up to 18,000 active soldiers and national servicemen (NSmen) every year in homeland security. A further 15,000 personnel every year will undergo… → Read More
Malay-Muslim community taken 'significant steps to counter extremism': DPM Teo
SINGAPORE: The Malay-Muslim community in Singapore has taken "significant steps to counter exclusivism, extremism and radical teachings", said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on Sunday (Jul 30). Speaking at the 40th anniversary of The People's Association's Malay Activity Executive Committees (MAEC), Mr Teo added that other communities in Singapore have also expressed their support and… → Read More
Singapore must 'stand up and be counted': PM Lee on country's foreign policy
Fresh from attending the recent G20 Leaders' Summit and a host of bilateral meetings, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (Jul 10) reiterated Singapore’s unique foreign policy. → Read More
Siemens opens Singapore digital hub to develop smart solutions for businesses
Electronics giant Siemens opened its first digitalisation hub in Singapore on Tuesday (Jul 11). It hopes to hire 300 digitalisation experts by 2022. → Read More
EDB appoints 3 more German, Austrian business leaders as economic ambassadors
MUNICH: Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) has appointed three prominent German and Austrian business leaders as economic ambassadors to help small- and medium-sized companies invest and expand in Singapore and Asia. The three ambassadors are Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, CEO of global fragrances supplier Symrise; Dr Roland Gerner, senior advisor of technology group Heraeus; and Dr Erich… → Read More
PM Lee meets Singaporean community in Germany, celebrates early National Day
MUNICH: When Mr Kong Junjie and his wife Laura Ng first moved to Germany almost three years ago, it wasn't all smooth sailing. The couple faced “some racism” at first, Ms Ng, a Master’s student, recalled. Mr Kong, an engineer working for a German firm in Dresden, also said it took a while for them to get used to living on their own. “It was quite a bit of a culture shock,” the 30-year-old said.… → Read More
G20 Summit: PM Lee calls on governments to play 'active role' in digitalisation
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called for governments to play an active role in helping workers and businesses embrace new technology. → Read More
Trump, PM Lee hold first bilateral meeting at G20 summit
HAMBURG, Germany: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held his first bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 8), on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Hamburg. "We are very close in relationship. We expect to do some excellent things together in many ways," Mr Trump told PM Lee. "We have a very big relationship now and it will probably get much bigger." Mr… → Read More
PM Lee meets Japan, Argentine, EU leaders at G20 Summit
HAMBURG, Germany: Singapore and Japan have expressed their continued support to explore ways to continue with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), when the prime ministers of both countries met on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit on Saturday (Jul 8). Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe also exchanged views on developments on the Korean Peninsula. "PM… → Read More
Amid anti-trade sentiments, PM Lee makes case for multilateral agreements at G20
HAMBURG, Germany: Against the backdrop of heated anti-globalisation protests in Hamburg, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called for multilateral trade to continue – adding that the spread of protectionist and anti-trade sentiments “could hurt the livelihoods and prosperity of billions of people.” Speaking at a G20 Leaders’ Summit working session on Friday (Jul 7), which involved… → Read More
PM Lee and Chinese President Xi affirm bilateral ties
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Jul 6) affirmed the two countries' substantive bilateral relationship, frequent high-level exchanges and good progress made in bilateral cooperation, the Singapore Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. The leaders met in Hamburg, Germany, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit there. They last met when… → Read More
Singapore, Germany to embark on new areas of cooperation: PM Lee
Singapore and Germany are set to sign new agreements in cybersecurity and defence and work together more closely in areas like finance technology (fintech) and sports, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday (Jul 6). → Read More
Digital tools help bus operators cut accidents, bad driving habits
Less than a year after adopting an app to track and assess driving behaviour, public bus operator Tower Transit said it has halved the number of "incidents" its bus drivers are involved in. → Read More
Tuas West Extension opens after six-month delay
SINGAPORE: The Tuas West Extension to the East West Line (TWE) officially opened on Friday (Jun 16) - about six months later than originally planned, and two days before passenger service begins on Sunday. The opening was pushed back from end of 2016 due to the need for more reliability tests and finetuning, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said. The TWE uses an upgraded signalling system that… → Read More