Initial estimates suggest Singapore’ recovery was affected by a recent lockdown, but it’s still on track to grow by up to 6 per cent this year. ( read original story ...)
India’s exports to Singapore jump 24 per cent in April
According to Wong, the pandemic-induced lockdowns have hit India’s exports, while the second wave forced the country to import heavily. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Invest S$50 Million Over Next Five Years to Bolster Digital Trust Capabilities
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) will invest S$50 million over the next ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore’s Lee: Transient Inflation Gives Fed Room
Eli Lee, head of investment Strategy at the Bank of Singapore discusses the latest U.S. CPI data as markets await Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell's testimony before the House Financial Services ... ( read original story ...)
5 Things You Need To Know About Singapore’s Food Delivery Robots
Singaporeans flocked to food delivery after it was announced that dining-in was prohibited during Circuit Breaker. Today, despite being allowed to dine-in at restaurants in larger groups, the habit of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy roars back with a 14.3% surge in the second quarter from a year ago
But compared with the previous quarter, the Singapore economy contracted by 2%, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry. ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy stumbles, but Q2 GDP pace fastest in a decade
Singapore's economy lost momentum in the second quarter after battling new outbreaks of COVID-19 but expanded at its fastest annual pace in just over a decade, as the city-state continued to rebound ... ( read original story ...)
China or Singapore? Hong Kong’s leader keen on quarantine-free business travel, but ‘Beijing mum on bid’; Covid-19 bubble plans with city state on hold
Hong Kong's leader has proposed a new quota system for quarantine-free business travel with mainland China for those who are vaccinated as part of efforts to lobby Beijing to reopen the border, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Q2 GDP rises 14.3% y/y, fastest in a decade
Singapore's economy grew 14.3% in the second quarter, its fastest pace in just over a decade, preliminary official data showed on Wednesday, jumping from last year's coronavirus-induced plunge when ... ( read original story ...)
Travel bubble trouble: Hong Kong, Singapore talks hobbled by disagreements over coronavirus antibody tests, vaccination rules
Spikes in virus cases twice delayed the much-awaited travel corridor but the recent hold-up is over stumbling blocks. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Jade Launches the #SupportEntreprenHER Campaign to Promote Women in Business
Through its latest campaign for entrepreneurs, #SupportEntreprenHER, HSBC Jade looks to champion women in business. ( read original story ...)
KTR moots exclusive zone for Singapore companies investing in Telangana
Telangana minister K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday said if Singapore companies evinced interest in investing in Telangana, the state government would set up an exclusive zone or Singapore hub. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports expands 8.8% in May
Singapore’s exports expands 8.8% in May Charmaine_Tadalan Thu, 06/17/2021 - 1:37 pm Body This is the 6th consecutive month of exports growth. Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 8.8% in ... ( read original story ...)
DHL Express Thailand launches next-day cactus export service to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia
Cactus Export service helps local business owners meet growing overseas demand, with next-day delivery excluding customs inspection and clearance ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek reports record portfolio value, boosted by market rally
Singapore's Temasek Holdings (TEM.UL) reported a 25% rise in its portfolio value to a record S$381 billion ($282 billion) in the year ended March 2021, with gains powered by a global equities rally ... ( read original story ...)
China Jan-June crude imports fall, first H1 drop since 2013
China's crude oil imports in the first half fell 3% over a year earlier, the first contraction for the period since 2013, as an import quota shortage, refinery maintenance and rising global prices ... ( read original story ...)