Singapore and China have agreed to allow essential travel for business and official purposes between the two countries in early June, according to a joint emailed statement. ( read original story ...)
Chan Chun Sing sees bright spots for Singapore in the new normal
Singapore will have to live with the coronavirus at least for the next one or two years. This is the new normal envisioned by Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing in an interview with The ... ( read original story ...)
The 2nd Singapore-China Joint Meeting on COVID-19
Permanent Secretary Chee Wee Kiong of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and Vice Minister Luo Zhaohui of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China co ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-China to Open Essential Travel Corridor in Early June
Singapore and China plan to reopen essential travel for business and official purposes between the two countries early next month, they said in a joint statement on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Extra measures to support the economy – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan gives his views on the recently announced extra stimulus measures to support the economy in Singapore. Key Quotes “Singapore’s Finance Mini ... ( read original story ...)
With investments worth USD 14.67 billion, Singapore was top source of FDI in fiscal year 2019-20
According to experts, Singapore has been able to outpace Mauritius with its ease of doing business policies, simplified tax regime and a large number of private investors. ( read original story ...)
Singapore top source of FDI in FY20 with investments worth $14.67 billion
In the last financial year, India attracted USD 14.67 billion in FDI from Singapore, whereas it was USD 8.24 billion from Mauritius, according to the data of the Department for Promotion of Industry ... ( read original story ...)
China braces for aluminium import wave as coronavirus recovery upends trade
China's imports of aluminium are about to hit their highest levels in a decade, traders and analysts said, as an arbitrage opportunity created by demand recovery after its coronavirus outbreak makes ... ( read original story ...)
Business Insider announces new Singapore newsroom
Business Insider, the leading brand in business news for the digital generation,today announces the launch of its latest bureau in Singapore. Thenewsroom will ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to establish AI framework for ‘fairness’ credit scoring metrics
Monetary Authority of Singapore tasks two teams, comprising banks and artificial intelligence industry players, to develop metrics that ensure the "responsible use of AI" for credit risk scoring and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore commercial REITs may yield between 4%-4.5% post-pandemic: Keppel REIT CEO
If bond rates and borrowing costs remain low post-pandemic, investors could see yields shift to around 4%-4.5% range for commercial real estate investment trusts (REITs) in Singapore, says Paul Tham, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore health ministry confirms 611 new coronavirus cases
Singapore's health ministry said on Friday it had confirmed 611 new coronavirus cases, taking the city state's tally for infections to 33,860. ( read original story ...)
Singapore puts $352M focus on digital transformation to help firms cope with pandemic fallout
Country's government is setting aside more than SG$500 million ($352.49 million) to facilitate local businesses in their digital transformation efforts. Specifically, the adoption of e-payments, ... ( read original story ...)
SE Asia Stocks-Philippines, Indonesia rise on easing lockdowns, Singapore falls
Indonesia and the Philippines stocks rose on Friday as their economies started returning to life after the coronavirus-induced lockdowns, while Singapore and Thailand tracked broader Asia lower on ... ( read original story ...)
Did You Manage To Avoid China Aviation Oil (Singapore)’s (SGX:G92) 36% Share Price Drop?
Many investors define successful investing as beating the market average over the long term. But its virtually ... ( read original story ...)
Will companies flee Hong Kong? New law could imperil business in one of world’s biggest financial hubs
Critics say the law undermines the “high degree of autonomy” promised when Britain handed control to China in 1997. ( read original story ...)