The Little Red Dot is punching well above its weight when it comes to foreign investment. The post Singapore has bought almost $20 billion worth of Australian real estate in the last two years, ... ( read original story ...)
Egypt, Singapore Embark on Innovative Frontiers at the 2021 Africa Singapore Business Forum
Egypt fortified its relationship with Singapore, recognizing it as a sovereign, independent state. Over the years, dialogues of commerce and social interest have surged between them, and today sees a ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: weekly deaths up by a third in England and Wales; Singapore prepares to reopen for business
Covid mentioned in 527 deaths last week compared to 404 the week before; Singapore experts say there may be hundreds of deaths each year from endemic Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Limited imports send Singapore fuel oil stocks to more than 5-month low
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories fell 2% in the week ended Aug. 18 to an over five-month low amid limited net imports, official data showed on Thursday. SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Australia-Singapore trial to simplify cross-border trade a success
A blockchain trial initiated by Australia and Singapore has shown that trade documents can be exchanged across two digital-verification systems. ( read original story ...)
Science of safety: Singapore’s Future Ready Food Safety Hub outlines novel foods, agriculture and aquaculture focus
Singapore-based Future Ready Food Safety Hub, known as FRESH, will focus on novel foods, aquaculture and agriculture to support the nation’s food security goals and meet the needs of consumers. ( read original story ...)
SIA requires all Singapore-based frontline staff, including pilots and cabin crew, to be vaccinated against Covid-19
SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will require all its front-line employees based in Singapore, including pilots and cabin crew, to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Sept 1, the national ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to watch for rising Covid-19 infections as it gears up to reopen borders: Gan Kim Yong
The Republic is looking to allow travel for business and leisure while ensuring healthcare facilities are not overwhelmed.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Australia and Singapore complete blockchain-based trial of cross-border trade docs
Australian Border Force said its work with the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and Singapore Customs demonstrates the blockchain tech's value as a framework to connect governments ... ( read original story ...)
Australia and Singapore’s blockchain trial shows promising results for reducing transaction costs
Australian Border Force (ABF), the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), and Singapore Customs, along with industry ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore’s non-oil export growth slows in July, but still beats forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) rose last month at a better-than-expected pace, aided by electronic and non-electronic shipments such as specialised machinery, pharmaceuticals and ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC To Buy AXA’s Singapore Insurance Business For $575 Million To Boost Southeast Presence
HSBC Holdings said Monday it has agreed to buy AXA Singapore for $575 million to boost its global wealth and insurance franchise in the city-state and support its expansion across Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports Rose 12.7% in July
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 12.7% in July from a year ago, largely on shipments of non-electronics including ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Mulls New Plan; HK Businesses Slam Curbs: Virus Update
Singapore is considering a plan to allow groups of vaccinated travelers to enter the country on carefully controlled itineraries.Business groups in Hong Kong slammed the decision to further curb ... ( read original story ...)
Axa to sell Singapore business to HSBC for $575mn
Axa has agreed to sell Axa Singapore to HSBC for a total cash consideration of $575mn, as the carrier looks to continue simplifying its business. ( read original story ...)
HSBC to buy Axa’s Singapore insurance business
HSBC makes 90%t of its profit in Asia, says it plans to redouble efforts to seize more of the market in the region. ( read original story ...)