KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia denied on Thursday (Jul 4) that its ban on sea sand export is designed to stop Singapore from expanding its land mass, with Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Xavier ... ( read original story ...)
Firm fined for illegally importing more than 2.5 tonnes of fresh vegetables from Malaysia
SINGAPORE: A company was fined S$7,500 on Wednesday (Jul 3) for illegally importing more than 2.5 tonnes of fresh vegetables from Malaysia, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a media release. In ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bans bottled water from Malaysia’s Malee Mineral Water after bacteria found
The import of all bottled drinking and mineral water from Malee Mineral Water has been banned after bacteria was detected in recent consignments. (Photo: Facebook / Malee Mineral Water Sdn Bhd) ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Turmoil May Boost Singapore Business
The Chinese territory and the Southeast Asian city-state have long vied for the title of Asia’s top financial destination, attracting international business from around the world. SINGAPORE – Hong ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore relooks 2019 projections, economists warn of possible technical recession
SINGAPORE: With policymakers here reviewing their full-year ... delaying firms from their capital expenditure and hiring plans, and worsening business and consumer confidence. The increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Import of bottled water from Malaysia’s Malee Mineral Water banned after bacteria detected in samples: SFA
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has restricted the import of bottled water from Malaysian manufacturer Malee Mineral Water after bacteria was found in samples of products. In a circular ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tourism Accelerator Opens for Applications
Singapore Tourism Board seeks Filipino start ... STB and partner Found8 will select start-ups already at the prototyping or business development stage, as well as those that have piloted a ... ( read original story ...)
SFA bans import of bottled water from Malaysia’s Malee Mineral Water
The import of all bottled drinking and mineral water from Malee Mineral Water has been banned after bacteria was detected in recent consignments. (Photo: Facebook / Malee Mineral Water Sdn Bhd) ... ( read original story ...)
Import of bottled water from Malee Mineral Water restricted after bacteria detected in samples: SFA
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has restricted the import of bottled water from Malaysian manufacturer Malee Mineral Water after bacteria was found in samples of products. In a circular ... ( read original story ...)
Prolonged uncertainty in Hong Kong won’t be good for Singapore: MAS chief
This may in turn benefit Singapore, the reports said. To that, Mr Menon said that based on data and engagement with financial institutions, there have been “no signs of significant shift in business ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-China bans imports of crude oil contaminated with organic chloride
SINGAPORE/BEIJING — China has banned imports of crude oil containing more than 10 parts per million (ppm) of organic chloride, a contaminant that can damage refining equipment, the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Supply chain shift points to new foreign investment in Singapore
“Dyson is a blockbuster,” says Lawrence Loh, professor of strategy and policy at the National University of Singapore business school, adding that the move was both a symbolic and economic victory. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore aims to be global node for 5G innovation
The government will spend S$40m to develop 5G technology use cases in key sectors such as maritime and manufacturing with an eye on exporting Singapore’s expertise to global markets Singapore has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to invest $30 million in 5G tests ahead of 2020 rollout
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore on Thursday launched a S$40 million ($29.5 million) initiative to test applications for 5G networks, the next generation of mobile communications, ahead of a planned ... ( read original story ...)
Recession Looms in Singapore as Trade War Weighs on Economy
The escalating U.S.-China trade conflict is weighing on Singapore’s export-reliant economy, which Maybank expects will grow 1.3% this year, down from a previous projection of 1.6% and lower than the ... ( read original story ...)
In Southeast Asia, Trade War Is Curbing Imports as Well
Given the high import content of manufactured goods ... Oxford’s lead Asia economist Sian Fenner said in a note. Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand are most exposed to global trade in a region that has ... ( read original story ...)