Critics say the law undermines the “high degree of autonomy” promised when Britain handed control to China in 1997. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Keppel, Yangzijiang, CapitaLand, Bukit Sembawang
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 29):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s business hub status imperiled by security law
A security law proposed by China could imperil Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s best places to do business ... ( read original story ...)
Tanoto Foundation Donates PPEs to Further Combat COVID-19 in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 21 May 2020 - Tanoto Foundation , under the auspices of Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC), has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) -- comprising 20,000 KN95 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore law firm jointly invests US$10 million in global open platform start-up for lawyers
SINGAPORE: Three law firms from the United States, Britain and Singapore have jointly invested over US$10 million in a US-based legal tech start-up that is developing an "open" industry platform ... ( read original story ...)
New life insurance business premiums up 10% in Q1
More consumers take action to secure their financial future in view of COVID-19. Singapore’s life insurance industry recorded a total of $965.8m in weighted new business premiums in Q1, which is a 10% ... ( read original story ...)
Pharma exports a rare bright spot for Singapore economy as pandemic drives demand
Singapore's exports of pharmaceutical products have surged this year as the coronavirus pandemic prompts worldwide stockpiling of drug ingredients, providing a much needed salve for an economy facing ... ( read original story ...)
Import of PMDs, e-bikes to require LTA nod
Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and ... ( read original story ...)
Enhanced regulations for PMDs, PABs to include import controls as Parliament passes 2 Bills
Two Bills aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework for small motorised vehicles were passed in Parliament on Tuesday (May 26). The ... ( read original story ...)
Superb Healthcare At Ultra-Low Prices? How Singapore Does It
How Singapore created the world's best health-care system at amazingly low costs. We can start to do the same. ( read original story ...)
Don’t expect an immediate growth rebound as Singapore gradually reopens: Moody’s Analytics
Steve Cochrane, chief APAC economist at Moody's Analytics, discusses the Singapore economy ahead of the government's fourth stimulus package. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is the latest nation to predict a devastating coronavirus recession as the pandemic ravages 2 of its biggest industries
Singapore's economy could contract up to 7% this year, according to the country's trade ministry. But it could be even worse, the ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Global stocks climb as countries ease Covid-19 lockdown measures – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as coronavirus lockdown easing measures push equity markets higher ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Singapore cuts 2020 GDP forecast to 7% contraction
South Korea consumer sentiment improves. US death toll hovers at two-month low. Seoul makes masks compulsory. US brings forward ban on travellers from Brazil. ( read original story ...)
Singapore cuts 2020 forecasts for NODX, total trade again on back of COVID-19 hit, lower oil prices
SINGAPORE: Singapore has cut its forecasts for non-oil domestic exports (NODX) and total merchandise trade for 2020 again, on the back of a more ... ( read original story ...)