SINGAPORE: A man was charged on Wednesday (Dec 2) with keeping seven tarantulas and two protected iguanas in his Yishun flat, and is also accused ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Becomes First Country in the World to Approve Sale of Plant-Based Meat
Singapore is fast moving toward promoting the culture of plant-based meat, and that too at a time when it is trying to be self sufficient in producing its own food. ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms double down on regional expansion, building supply chain resilience: HSBC survey
The survey found that local businesses expect a longer recovery from the outbreak than firms in the region and beyond.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Equinix makes $192.5m initial investment into fifth Singapore data centre
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Nasdaq-listed Equinix has made a US$144 million (S$192.5 million) initial investment for the first phase of its fifth data centre in Singapore, it said in a press ... ( read original story ...)
New Asean online customs transit system could be expanded
A new computerised system for the movement of goods across six Asean countries connected by land was inaugurated yesterday and there are plans to expand it to include the remaining members of the ... ( read original story ...)
Asean Customs Transit System involving 6 members launched, may be expanded
Officials plan to expand it to include the remaining Asean members and other forms of transport.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Court Case: Parallel imports of trademarked goods in Japan
In a trademark dispute pertinent to parallel imports, on October 22, 2020, the Japan Tokyo District Court allowed the parallel import of “2UNDR” men’s underwear from Singapore into Japan. [Court case ... ( read original story ...)
More new business entities set up in Singapore despite Covid-19 recession
Some 5,500 to 6,400 new businesses were formed monthly between June and October.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Producer Prices Decline Slows In October
Singapore's producer prices declined at a softer pace in October, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore among world’s most competitive, pro-business economies, public sector report shows
SINGAPORE: Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Economic Development Board (EDB) managed to secure S$13 billion worth of fixed asset investment ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore imports shrimp from Saudi Arabia in a first
Singapore has begun importing frozen shrimp from Saudi Arabia, the first time it is doing so from the Middle Eastern kingdom, as part of efforts to diversify its supply chains to safeguard food ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore starts importing frozen shrimps from Saudi Arabia
Singapore has begun importing frozen shrimps from Saudi Arabia, the first time it is doing so from the Middle Eastern kingdom, as part of efforts to diversify its supply chains to safeguard food ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore pushes digital banks in face of China, US crackdown
Singapore’s financial regulator will stick with its plans to award digital banking licences by the end of the year, undeterred by tightening scrutiny in China and the US that’s hitting major Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore imports frozen shrimp from Saudi Arabia in a first
The shrimps sourced from the Red Sea are supplied to FairPrice and other restaurants and foodstall owners.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Importing Saudi Arabian shrimp to pave the way for more food trade flows: Chan Chun Sing
Singapore has begun importing frozen shrimp from Saudi Arabia, a move that will lay the foundations for more food imports and exports ... ( read original story ...)
Australia and Singapore trial blockchain for international trade
Australia and Singapore have begun trialling blockchain technology as a means of streamlining and digitising the exchange of trade documents. The trial between the Australian Border Force, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)