A former ambassador tells Singapore to get used to the new status quo in Malaysia, adding that the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led Malaysian government will not simply let its southern neighbours go unchecke... ( read original story ...)
Cargo exports yet to catch on at Pune airport
PUNE: The recently launched direct Pune-Singapore flight may have carried 500kg sweets from the city, but the overall response to the airport’s international cargo export facilities has been ... ( read original story ...)
De Rigo Hong Kong Limited bags Asian Export Award for luxury
Singapore Business Review and Hong Kong Business magazines acknowledged Asia's leading export companies and their trailblazing products and services in the recently concluded Asian Export Awards 2018. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines has bought into Australian tech startup Data Republic as part of a $22 million raise
Sydney-based tech startup Data Republic has raised $22 million in Series B funding, predominantly from Singapore-based investors as the business seeks to push into Asia. The raise, led by Innov8 – Sin... ( read original story ...)
Singapore may ease import rules on cooked meat such as Hong Kong’s roast goose
Singapore is considering easing import rules on cooked meat products, meaning that residents may be able to buy products from more countries and territories such as Hong Kong, which is famous for its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore placed 10th as most visited destination
The lion city is most popular amongst travellers from the UK thanks to its cuisine and heritage. Singapore rounded off the top 10 global destinations most visited by travellers in 2018, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks a ban on ivory sales
The authority is proposing to completely prohibit elephant ivory sales in Singapore under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act. AVA said: “The proposed ban is in line with Singapore’s broade... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Customs arrests 12 men and seizes over 11,900 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes from industrial premises in Tuas
12 men were arrested and over 11,900 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized in three separate operations conducted in industrial premises in Tuas in November 2018. The Singapore Customs (SC) reveals ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore expats burdened with lower packages and higher cost of living
Quane said in another interview with Singapore Business Review that their study was also affected by the fact that an increasing number of expatriates recruited into Singapore from lower salary locati... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s First LNG Import Terminal At Kaliningrad Nears Launch
Russia’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in the exclave Kaliningrad ... loaded a cargo of LNG at Singapore earlier in November and is heading for delivery. ( read original story ...)
7 Steps To Starting Your Business In Singapore
Singapore is among the best countries for startups today. Every day, it is growing to be a popular entrepreneurial destination through its vast network and a relatively low taxation agreement. The Sin... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks more help with fraud
The skills gap could be addressed by importing foreign talent and training locals, according to a report released Thursday by a partnership of banks, the financial regulator and police. Lenders in Sin... ( read original story ...)
AVA seeking feedback on ban of elephant ivory sale and display in Singapore
Singapore is among the countries that have banned the commercial import and export of all forms of ivory products since 1990, though the domestic sale of ivory is still allowed if certain conditions a... ( read original story ...)
Crop drop: China swine fever outbreak to curb its soybean imports
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s imports of soybeans are set to drop as an outbreak of African swine fever hits its huge pig herd and saps demand for the animal feed ingredient, making it easier ... ( read original story ...)
51 Star tortoises rescued in Singapore, sent to their natural habitat in India
Singapore has sent back 51 Indian star tortoises on a Singapore ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ( read original story ...)
Singapore businessmen buy Sheen Falls
... Consul General representing Ireland in Singapore from 1994 to May 2000 and is chairman of The Ireland Funds Singapore. Quek's business partner Peng Loh is a hotelier and restaurateur who was born ... ( read original story ...)