Indian imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged in October, shiptracking data from Refinitiv Eikon and data intelligence firm Kpler showed, as the country's gas demand bounced back to pre-COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Only imported case on Monday (Nov 2) – lowest in eight months; one-minute Covid-19 breath test developed
There was one new Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases confirmed as at Monday noon (Nov 2), the lowest since Feb 25 which had a single patient too. ( read original story ...)
Iraq to launch new Basra Medium crude for export in 2021: sources
Iraq's Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has notified clients that it plans to launch a third crude oil export grade called Basra Medium in January, two sources with knowledge of the matter said this week. ( read original story ...)
Over 40 Singapore businesses to take part in China Int’l Import Expo
More than 40 Singapore businesses are to participate in the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2020 to be held in Shanghai earlier November, according to a press statement issued Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Vietnam see more V-shaped recovery in Asean
This is boosted by record-low mortgage rates and ample liquidity, they observed. Singapore’s semiconductor production and exports also see a sharp “V” rebound, and container throughput has returned ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba-owned Lazada suffers data breach for its grocery delivery business in Singapore
Southeast Asian e-commerce firm Lazada said last week it detected a data breach that exposed personal details of many users in Singapore. Lazada's cybersecurity team discovered on Oct. 29 illegal ... ( read original story ...)
China raises 2021 non-state crude oil import quotas by 20%
China, the world's top crude oil importer, will raise its non-state crude oil import quota for 2021 by 20% on-year to 243 million tonnes, the country's commerce ministry said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Do department stores still have a future in Singapore?
In its 162 years of operations in Singapore, department store Robinsons survived bombings, a three-year closure during the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coffee market to expand through Singapore
“Our coffee production rate and sales will gradually get broader," he said. Myanmar is raising efforts to woo international buyers after coffee exports declined due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s bank lending slows for seventh month in September
Singapore’s bank lending dipped for the seventh month in September, following a decline in both business and consumer loans. ( read original story ...)
Singapore residents savor airline cuisine to appease appetite for air travels
Diners in business class consume their meal in the Restaurant A380 @Changi onboard a Singapore Airlines A380 aircraft at Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Oct. 31, 2020. (Photo taken by Then ... ( read original story ...)
Retail business closures hit 10-month high in September
Home-grown department store Robinsons has become the latest high-profile casualty in a growing list of retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Robinson’s closure: Retailers in Singapore struggle amid 10-month high in closures for sector, more expected to shutter
SINGAPORE - Home-grown department store Robinsons has become the latest high-profile casualty in a growing list of retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed. Business cessations in the retail ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Importing electricity from Malaysia is a good thing
SINGAPORE: On Monday (Oct 26), Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing announced that Singapore plans to import electricity from Malaysia, starting with a two-year trial. This move, according ... ( read original story ...)
Up Your Alley: Hidden gems around Singapore’s Chinatown
This is the first of CNA's new series to uncover hidden gems around Singapore. Write in to tell us what makes your neighbourhood special. ( read original story ...)
In a post-COVID-19 world, an even greater challenge lies ahead of Singapore’s farms
A question now arises as to whether the ’30 by 30’ food supply vision will suffice for the country. The programme For Food’s Sake! finds out what ... ( read original story ...)