Last week, Singapore reported that its merchandise trade declined by 15.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2020 compared with a year ago. This follows a 0.5 per cent growth in the first quarter. ( read original story ...)
Cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia kicks off
There are two schemes: the reciprocal green lane for essential business and official travellers on shorter visits, and the longer-term periodic commuting arrangement.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-backed takeover of Newcastle United at an advanced stage
Newcastle United has held talks with the Bellagraph Nova Group over a possible takeover bid, the Singapore-backed company said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Great Big Story celebrates the innovative spirit of Singapore’s Problem Solvers
In its new Problem Solvers series this month, Great Big Story meets the creators based in Singapore pushing the boundaries of technology and making innovative products with a social impact for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Rise a Third Month; Recession Damps Outlook
Singapore home sales rose for a third straight month in July as the city recovered from lockdown, but a prolonged recession threatens to halt a property-market recovery. ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank teams up with AWS on AI skills
Singapore’s DBS Bank is organising an AWS DeepRacer League to equip thousands of employees with skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Oil prices advance as China ramps up U.S. crude imports
Oil prices rose on Monday as China's plans to ship in large volumes of U.S. crude in August and September outweighed concerns over a slowdown in demand recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports see slower 6% growth in July
SINGAPORE - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) grew at a single-digit pace in July after June's double-digit growth, with shipments driven mainly by non-electronic goods such as non-monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Singtel, ComfortDelGro, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Halcyon Agri
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Aug 17):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Calling all home cooks: MasterChef Singapore Season 2 is looking for contestants
If you’ve perfected your cooking skills over the recent “circuit breaker” period, now’s the best time to show that off as the casting call for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai To Set Up Electric Car Manufacturing Plant In S’pore – Will Create “Hundreds Of Jobs”
British electronics company Dyson had announced two years ago that it is building its first electric car manufacturing plant in Singapore, which is slated for completion in 2020. However, Dyson said ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart, Trade Union Arm Plan Singapore Digital-Only Bank
Standard Chartered Plc is planning its second digital-only bank in Asia, teaming up with a unit of Singapore’s biggest labor union, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Oil prices advance as China lines up boost in U.S. crude imports
Oil prices climbed higher on Monday, lifted by China's plans to ship in large volumes of U.S. crude in August and September, outweighing concerns over a slowdown in demand recovery after the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports grow 6% in July, boosted by surge in gold shipments
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 6 per cent in July from a year ago, beating expectations and bolstered by shipments of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Non-Oil Exports Rise 1.2% In July
(RTTNews) - Non-oil exports in Singapore were up 1.2 percent on month in July, Enterprise Singapore said on Monday - beating forecasts for an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore July exports rise 6% y/y, higher than forecasts
Singapore's July non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 6.0% from a year earlier, beating forecasts, official data showed on Monday, driven mainly by non-monetary gold, specialised machinery and ... ( read original story ...)