Logistical challenges must be addressed for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone to reach its full potential, business leaders say The planned Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is ...
Singapore’s foreign admirers see only the stuff they like
The result was thought to reveal much about their state of mind. For fans of foreign affairs and students of public policy, here is another kind of Rorschach test: ask them about Singapore, and see what they say. The tiny nation’s undoubted success is ...
Singapore businesses want less red tape in Malaysia special zone
Singapore businesses want a planned joint special economic zone with Malaysia to slash red tape and help with labor and connectivity issues, according to a poll by the city’s top chamber of commerce.
Poll: DBS Bank, JPMorgan are best bank employers in Singapore
JPMorgan and DBS Bank topped the list of best banking employers in Singapore, according to a report yesterday.
Singapore’s stock market is struggling. Here’s how to revive it
From slashing lot sizes to widening exposure to foreign stocks, a CFO has suggestions for the local bourse. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Approves 16 Insect Species for Human Consumption
Singaporeans and visitors may soon be chowing down on several species of crickets, grasshoppers, mealworms, beetles, moths and honeybees. The bugs may also be used to feed food-producing animals.
Avicanna Exports Cannabinoids To Singapore Legally — Even Though Cannabis Is Punishable By Death In The Country
Cannabinoid-focused biopharmaceutical company Avicanna Inc. (TSX:AVCN) (OTCQX:AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) announced on Thursday that it has completed the commercial export of Aureus-branded purified ...
Olympic hopeful Maximilian Maeder scores 7-figure deal with DBS
Singapore Olympic medal hopeful Maximilian Maeder has scored a partnership with DBS, in a move tipped to help him focus on kitefoiling for the long term. CNA understands the four-and-a-half year deal ...
Singapore approved insects as food, but can consumers stomach it?
On Monday, the Singapore Food Agency announced that it allowed the import of insects and insect products, which pose “low regulatory concern”. The list of approved species includes various types of ...
9 in 10 Singapore firms eyeing opportunities in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: report
The Singapore Business Federation's findings involved 160 companies; half are already operating in Johor. While many say the time is ripe to leverage the southern state's favourable operating costs ...
Diesel cars and taxis to face higher road taxes as Singapore pushes for “cleaner energy” by 2040
SINGAPORE: Starting from Jan 1, 2025, diesel cars and taxis in Singapore will face higher road taxes as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) ceases new registrations, to support the nation’s drive ...
Singapore’s Net Zero-X investor exchange debuts
Net Zero-X, a Singapore-based blockchain exchange for impact investors, has launched with the aim of tackling the significant financing gap impeding the global transition to a net-zero future.
Over 500 in Singapore under probe for scams, unlicensed moneylending activities
SINGAPORE: The police have arrested 41 people for various criminal offences as part of an investigation into 528 people linked to scams and loan sharking. ( read original story ...)
Singapore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder inks 4½-year partnership with DBS
The two-time Formula Kite world champion is a favourite for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Bank, JPMorgan ranked as best bank employers in Singapore in survey
JPMORGAN and DBS Bank topped the list of best banking employers in Singapore according to a report out on Thursday (Jul 11). Read more at The Business Times.
Avicanna Subsidiary Completes Export of Aureus Branded CBG into Singapore
This marks the first export into Asia, the 18th international market for Aureus branded products and 21st market for all Avicanna ...