SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (The Straits Times/ANN): There were 100 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Tuesday noon (Aug 18), taking Singapore's total to 55,938. They included one community case, who is ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Singapore are embracing the ‘new normal’ amid promises of jobs and billions of financial aid from the city state’s government
Despite the impacts of the global pandemic, Singapore's business sectors have made technology adjustments to keep the economy growing. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, including one imported case from Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia confirmed six new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Aug 26), of which five were local transmissions and one was an ... ( read original story ...)
China’s private refiners hire new executives for Singapore desks
Private Chinese oil refiner and petrochemical manufacturers Hengli Petrochemical Corp and Rongsheng Petrochemical Corp have each hired a new executive for its Singapore trading desk, company officials ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Owned Enterprise Evergreen Assets Management to Raise S$100 Million to Expand Financing Business in Indochina
Evergreen Assets Management ("Evergreen AM") has engaged Passion Venture Capital Pte Ltd, a fund manager licenced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to successfully set up a new fund to rise up ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian oil imports by China reduced, Saudi slips to 3rd spot
BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports to China fell ... the equivalent of 1.26 million barrels per day (bpd), data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday. That ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus update: UN says export industry has nearly half a trillion dollars in five months
Almost half a trillion dollars has been lost so far in exports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the United Nations chief. Singapore has reported its fewest number of new infections for five ... ( read original story ...)
India’s exports to China jump 78%
Trade data showed that shipments to traditional export markets such as the US, the UK and Brazil declined as restrictions because of Covid-19 and the attempt to contain the pandemic affected trade ... ( read original story ...)
The fate of confiscated items in Singapore
Singapore has said it is committed to a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to illegal wildlife trafficking.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China’s July diesel exports hit five year low amid weak demand overseas
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 ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
ERA Singapore Invests Additional S$4 Million Renewal Packages to Help 7,300 Real Estate Salespersons Beat Covid-19 Woes
Over S$18.3 million has been disbursed so far to help ERA teammates tide through challenging times in the form of commission and management fee advances, loyalty growth dividends, skills development ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Group passengers can now transit via Singapore from Indonesia
Travelers from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand will now be able to transit through Singapore in the latest round of approvals for the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. ( read original story ...)