Category: BUSINESS

Nearly half of backpacker hostels in Singapore are on the verge of shutting down, a year after borders closed due to COVID-19. Those still in business are using their spaces for new businesses or ... ( read original story ...)

Lee Hsien Loong tells the BBC a clash between the US and China is more likely than it was five years ago. ( read original story ...)

Mr Chan also spoke about jobs in the sector. READ: Shell Singapore to repurpose core business, downsize Pulau Bukom refinery in low-carbon shift Shell Singapore said in November last year that it ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ... whether this will be good for them," he told BBC World News' Talking Business Asia programme. "I do not think that is in China's interest." ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore has imported 25 tonnes (25,000kg) of pineapples from Taiwan, following a Chinese ban on the Taiwanese import, Central News Agency (CNA) reported. China had cited the discovery of pests as ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore has ordered 25 tons of pineapples from Tainan, Taiwan. On March 1, it became clear that Taiwan is facing a ban of its pineapples from China. Since China is Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)

China is gorging on sanctioned Iranian oil -- with imports forecast to more than double this month from February -- as other countries hold off purchases for fear of incurring the wrath of the ... ( read original story ...)

Non-oil domestic exports is seen expanding 6.9% this year ... Looking ahead, economists expect the Singapore economy to expand 3.8% next year. Sent out on 15 February to private sector economists, the ... ( read original story ...)

Both sides are watching for any potential spike in Covid-19 cases following the Lunar New Year festivities, said Singapore's Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung. ( read original story ...)

He promised to top-up his friend’s phone credit in return. He crossed the Causeway and stopped for a regular check by Singapore Customs. And the officer found nearly 500g of methamphetamines in ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE--Singapore's economy is tipped to expand at a faster pace this year than previously expected, as quicker growth in manufacturing, non-oil ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Economists have raised their forecasts for Singapore's growth this year, anticipating a firmer improvement in the manufacturing and ... ( read original story ...)

Visitors to the bubble hotel are not permitted to enter Singapore and must leave via the airport. Singapore has launched a travel "bubble" business hotel that allows executives to do face-to-face ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore could be the biggest comeback story for Asian equities this year. After becoming the region’s worst performer in 2020 following a 12% slump, the Straits Times Index has surged 9.1 ... ( read original story ...)

Liz Truss said the report showed the UK's potential could be 'liberated' through more trade deals and pursuing economic openness ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Malaysian cargo drivers who deliver essentials such as fruits and vegetables to Singapore have welcomed the move by the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)