The USD/SGD pair declined slightly during the Asian session as investors reacted to the strong export and import numbers from Singapore. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 impact on trade: India-Singapore businesses find a way forward
Last week, Singapore reported that its merchandise trade declined by 15.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2020 compared with a year ago. This follows a 0.5 per cent growth in the first quarter. ( read original story ...)
Generally smooth process at Singapore-Malaysia border crossing on first day of RGL, PCA
Things were generally smooth on the first day of the implementation for the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting ... ( read original story ...)
Cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia kicks off
There are two schemes: the reciprocal green lane for essential business and official travellers on shorter visits, and the longer-term periodic commuting arrangement.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Oil prices advance as China ramps up U.S. crude imports
Oil prices rose on Monday as China's plans to ship in large volumes of U.S. crude in August and September outweighed concerns over a slowdown in demand recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports see slower 6% growth in July
SINGAPORE - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) grew at a single-digit pace in July after June's double-digit growth, with shipments driven mainly by non-electronic goods such as non-monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Singtel, ComfortDelGro, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Halcyon Agri
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Aug 17):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Calling all home cooks: MasterChef Singapore Season 2 is looking for contestants
If you’ve perfected your cooking skills over the recent “circuit breaker” period, now’s the best time to show that off as the casting call for the ... ( read original story ...)
Oil prices advance as China lines up boost in U.S. crude imports
Oil prices climbed higher on Monday, lifted by China's plans to ship in large volumes of U.S. crude in August and September, outweighing concerns over a slowdown in demand recovery after the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports grow 6% in July, boosted by surge in gold shipments
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 6 per cent in July from a year ago, beating expectations and bolstered by shipments of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Non-Oil Exports Rise 1.2% In July
(RTTNews) - Non-oil exports in Singapore were up 1.2 percent on month in July, Enterprise Singapore said on Monday - beating forecasts for an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Govt Increases Stake in ICICI Bank
In a regulatory filing, the bank said that the government of Singapore was offered over 4.64 crore shares in the QIP amounting to 11.08 per cent stake. ( read original story ...)
Government of Singapore increases stake in ICICI Bank
The Government of Singapore has increased its stake in ICICI Bank as it took up 11.08 per cent stake in the latest qualified institutional placement (QIP) of the bank's shares with an investment of Rs ... ( read original story ...)
Backpacker hostels in Singapore struggle to keep afloat amid COVID-19
Staycations are keeping the cash registers ringing at local hotels amid the pandemic, but backpacker hostels are out in the cold. Hostel owner Jacquelyn Chan put it in a nutshell: ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Fitch Says Affirms Singapore At ‘AAA’, Outlook Stable
FITCH AFFIRMS SINGAPORE AT ‘AAA’; OUTLOOK STABLE * FITCH SAYS PROJECTS SINGAPORE GDP TO CONTRACT BY 6% IN 2020 * FITCH, ON SINGAPORE, SAYS EXPECT G ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms struggle with RPA roll-outs
Singapore business leaders continue to struggle to scale up their use of the robotic process automation (RPA) across their organisations, even as they understand the benefits of the technology, a ... ( read original story ...)