Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) struck a different tone on Tuesday. Its spokesman, in response to queries from The Business Times, said: "The US has indicated that it will pull out of the TPP agreement. Without the participation of the US ... ( read original story ...)
Who will be this year's outstanding international companies in Singapore?
Entries are now being accepted. Singapore Business Review's much-anticipated International Business Awards (IBA) is now back on its fourth year, and the search is on for the most outstanding international businesses in the city-state. In order to be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks need a dose of optimism
Expectations were low for Singapore stocks as 2017 began, which could present opportunities if circumstances and sentiment improve, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) said on Monday. Earnings multiples, fund flows and weak Asian currencies against the US dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Cambodia Say Sand Exports Have Stopped
The controversial exporting of Cambodian sand to Singapore has finally—if temporarily—been stopped, according to officials from the two countries, amid long-running criticism over discrepancies in shipment records and environmental damage. A Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
SLSBC concludes successful trade and investment promotion mission to Singapore
The Sri Lankan delegation at the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) with officials of IE Singapore, the SBF and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka The Sri Lanka- Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully concluded ... ( read original story ...)
S'pore has strict criteria for sand imports, says Govt, as controversy over Cambodian imports brews
SINGAPORE — The Republic stopped importing sand from Cambodia after a ban took effect in November last year, said the Ministry of National Development (MND) as the issue of sand imports once again takes the spotlight. Responding to media queries ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has strict criteria for sand imports, says Government, as controversy over Cambodian imports brews
SINGAPORE — The Republic stopped importing sand from Cambodia after a ban took effect in Nov last year, said the Ministry of National Development (MND) as the issue of sand imports once again takes the spotlight. Responding to media queries, the MND ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore State Court impose fine $1.4m on non-duty paid import
SINGAPORE: A company director was sentenced by the State Courts to a fine of $1,400,000 or in default 18 months’ imprisonment for importing duty-unpaid soju. According to details, a Singaporean David So pleaded guilty to four charges of importing duty ... ( read original story ...)
Strict rules in place for import of sand: Government
In fact, Singapore has ceased importing sand from its neighbour since last November, in compliance with a ban on all sand exports by the Cambodian government, he added. This superseded a May 2009 partial ban on certain types of sand. The MND statement ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines expects ‘healthy rise’ in leisure, biz travel in local destinations
FOREIGN carrier Singapore Airlines anticipates a “healthy increase” in leisure and business travel in the Philippines, riding on the country’s forecasted economic expansion pegged at 6 percent annually through 2018. Singapore Airlines Regional Vice ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines looks to expand outside Manila
A lot of people come to Manila on business, so you don’t want them to travel a very long distance,” he said. While Singapore Airlines would want to expand operations in Manila by adding a fifth daily flight, the carrier is constrained, given congestion ... ( read original story ...)
Boustead, SWF to co-invest S$250m in new industrial facilities here
which is designed to host research facilities and business park space. The two latest investments, agreed this month, include a 39,487 sq m mixed-use development at Mediapolis, also in Singapore's One North precinct, and Continental Building Phase 3 ... ( read original story ...)
How a S$50m investment spells hope
The firm, which calls Singapore its global headquarters, had invested more than S$50 million in the two new facilities. One is a new building to consolidate two major business segments together. Another is an innovation centre, the company's first outside ... ( read original story ...)
Sadiq Khan in Davos: 'Hard Brexit' will make London firms move to Hong Kong, Singapore, or New York — not the EU
"But the point I'm making to our European friends, business and political leaders is if businesses decide to leave London, they're not going to move to Paris, Madrid or Frankfurt, they'll be going to Hong Kong, Singapore, or New York. So 'hard Brexit' is a ... ( read original story ...)
'Singapore most favoured destination to invest for Indian cos'
Indian firms pumped in USD 2.06 billion in Singapore in December ... USD 1.19 billion were through issuance of guarantee by Indian companies in their overseas business holdings. While USD 481.76 million came in the form of loan, USD 812.91 million of ... ( read original story ...)
Bumper business
Rental company Avis, which does about five times more business during this period, said all its 300 short-term rental vehicles have been booked for the festive season. Those still planning to rent a car to ferry their families around during the festive ... ( read original story ...)