Though physically disconnected and demographically distinct, the bustling Asian city state of Singapore and the quiet rural French wine region of Saint-Émilion share unexpected commonalities. Both are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks forward to economic rebound in 2021: PM
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday in his New Year Message 2021 that the city state looks forward to an economic rebound in 2021. "After our most severe downturn since ... ( read original story ...)
Business and community leader R. Theyvendran dies
SINGAPORE - Dr R. Theyvendran, former secretary-general of the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) and a veteran community leader, died on Tuesday (Dec 29) at the age of 79.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Business breakthroughs of 2020
It’s been a whirlwind year for Ghana and the whole world at large following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Uneven Recovery in 2021 After Worst-Ever Downturn
After suffering its worst economic downturn since independence, Singapore is expecting to see a rebound in 2021, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Thursday, echoing other top officials to caution ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees most local coronavirus cases in 3 months, more of new variant
Singapore reported five locally transmitted COVID-19 cases on Thursday, its highest number in nearly three months, and was seeking to verify two others suspected of being infected by a highly ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore economy seeing signs of stabilisation after worst-ever slump, PM Lee says
We look forward to a rebound in 2021, although activity is likely to remain below pre-Covid-19 levels for some time,’ he said in a New Year’s address ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy seeing signs of stabilisation, PM says
Singapore's economy, which is set for its worst contraction this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is seeing signs of stabilisation, its prime minister said on Thursday."After our most severe ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Government to contribute US$50,000 to help cyclone victims in Fiji
The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 (S$66,000) to support disaster relief in Fiji following Cyclone Yasa.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP to extend decline in fourth quarter, but less sharply – Reuters poll
Singapore's economic contraction is expected to have moderated in the fourth quarter, as the city-state lifted more coronavirus-related curbs due to a drop in local infections. ( read original story ...)
Asian prices jump to six-year highs on record imports
Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) jumped 17% this week, riding six-year highs, as a cold spell in some countries prompted record imports into the region. ( read original story ...)
China’s Dec LNG imports hit monthly record of over 9mln T – data
China's monthly imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) hit a record high of over 9 million tonnes in December, shiptracking data from Refinitiv Eikon showed on Thursday, overtaking Japan as the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 2021 budget to be announced on Feb 16
The Singapore government will announce the coming year’s budget on Feb 16, according to the city state's Ministry of Finance today.Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat noted that it had been a ... ( read original story ...)
2020 round-up: we look back at the highlights of this year in Singapore
This year has been an eventful one with something major dominating public conversation every month. Here are the ones that got us talking ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, Keppel extend KrisEnergy’s revolving credit facility
The move will help retain the possibility of a successful financial restructuring for KrisEnergy.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China issues five million tonne clean marine fuel export quotas for 2021: traders
China has issued 5 million tonnes of clean marine fuel export quotas in the first release for 2021, to five companies including a private refiner, according to two trading sources with knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)