China's diesel exports fell for a fourth straight month in July，hitting their lowest level in five years, as tepid demand overseas due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced Chinese refiners to focus on ... ( read original story ...)
How big businesses in Singapore are managing the challenges of coronavirus
From leading crisis relief efforts to supporting other companies, CNBC Make It looks at how multinationals from three of Singapore's leading industries are trying to spark economic recovery for ... ( read original story ...)
Major companies leading the way in Singapore’s economic recovery
The coronavirus has hamstrung global economies, but some big businesses are trying to step up, from leading crisis relief efforts to increasing digitization. CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist looks at ... ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (17-23 Aug)
SINGAPORE — Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (17-23 August): Lee Kok Choy in 4th term as SSA president. Incumbent Singapore Swi ... ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: With globalisation in retreat, ASEAN can offer Singapore a way forward in post-COVID world
While Singapore can benefit from global corporations’ need to diversify, it also has to grapple with MNCs reviewing the need for physical ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore moves to relax travel restrictions as COVID-19 curve flattens
Singapore is easing its incoming travel restrictions, including for Australians, saying it has managed to effectively control the rate of new coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Malaysia border reopening ‘like a lifeline’ for salesman as savings nearly gone
Eddie Chow had faced an agonising choice when borders were closing - stay in Singapore and protect his job or return to Malaysia to see his dying dad.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Opened border brings sweet relief for Singapore firms as more Malaysians return to work
SINGAPORE — Hundreds of Malaysians - from factory workers to salesmen, electricians, painters and carpenters - have crossed the Causeway to Singapore for work since last Monday. The inflow ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore storeys: New book tells stories behind iconic landmarks
Singapore's oldest architectural practice Swan & Maclaren has, after more than 120 years, finally published a comprehensive tome of its works from 1892 till today.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
New legislation on keeping Singapore clean to be rolled out in 3 to 6 months: Grace Fu
Keeping Singapore clean will be the priority of the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) in the months ahead, with new legislation in this area to be introduced in the next three to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore haunting grounds: 10 scary urban legends to explore
Ghoulish after-dark tours abroad may not be possible during the pandemic, but Singapore has no shortage of places where things go bump in the night too.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Back in S’pore and busy brewing business ideas
For the first 12 years after starting her company, Ms Reene Ho-Phang did not take leave.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s bungalow sales regain pace in the rarefied world of the rich amid lull in lockdown as coronavirus cases ebb
These deals were all completed in Phase Two reopening on June 19 after the “circuit breaker” period, when prospective buyers and agents were allowed to visit the property and gauge the suitability for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 50 new COVID-19 cases; total tally reaches 56,266
Singapore on Saturday reported 50 new COVID-19 cases, including five imported infections, taking the national tally to 56,266, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. The five imported cases have been ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand aware of Singapore’s intent to establish travel, advisory to residents remains unchanged
New Zealand says it is aware of Singapore's plans to ease travel restrictions for selected countries but will not change its travel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firm that wants to buy Newcastle United admits to doctoring Obama photos
Bourbon maintained to Reuters that BN Group, which was incorporated in Singapore last month, had a permanent office in Place Vendome. In addition, the group has said financial technology firm – Hydra ... ( read original story ...)