As COVID-19 has ripped through the Singapore economy, such words have become part of ... Firms had to return to the drawing board to work out contingency plans to stay in business. The economy swiftly ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Sea tumbles as e-commerce slows down
SINGAPORE: Sea Ltd, South-East Asia’s most valuable company ... While reporting its financial results, Sea said that it now forecasts its digital entertainment business will surpass revenue of ... ( read original story ...)
Two Indonesian men charged with unlawful entry into Singapore; contraband cigarettes found during arrest
Singapore Customs will also investigate them for the possession of duty-unpaid cigarettes. “This is one good example of a member of the public working closely with the police to safeguard our waters ... ( read original story ...)
‘Novel methods’ being used to smuggle drugs into Singapore amid COVID-19 restrictions: CNB
Drug traffickers and syndicates operating in Singapore are using "novel" smuggling methods to exploit COVID-19 travel restrictions, the ... ( read original story ...)
‘All Eyes’ on the Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble as Other Asian Countries Prepare for More, Bookings Firm Says
All eyes will be on Singapore and Hong Kong’s forthcoming quarantine-free travel bubble, as Asia’s tourism boards prepare for similar arrangements, said Klook. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Makes Plea for Top Talent to Drive Tech Goals
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong argued the island nation must welcome foreign talent to realize its goal of becoming a technology center, while acknowledging the tensions this could foster ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Singapore government, business organizations applaud RCEP
(Xinhua) -- Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and local business organizations applauded here recently the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), saying the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s non-oil exports fall 3.1% in October, reversing growth from previous month
SINGAPORE: Singapore's October non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fell by 3.1 per cent year-on-year, missing forecasts by a significant margin, official data from Enterprise Singapore showed on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Business associations will help members tap benefits of RCEP
Two business associations have welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and said they will help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tap opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Philippine central banks to work on data connectivity
The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines issued a statement of intent yesterday that they will work together on data connectivity.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Business associations to help members tap on benefits of RCEP
Two business associations have welcomed the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and said they will help local small and medium enterprises tap on the opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines raises $850m through convertible bond issue
These bonds will carry a coupon of 1.625 per cent per annum and be issued at par.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Singapore central banks address cybersecurity risks
The central banks of the Philippines and Singapore agreed to address cybersecurity and other risks with the increasing use of technology to supply financial services amid the global health pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore new private home sales plunge 51.7% in October after new regulations
New private home sales in Singapore plunged more than 50 per cent in October amid a dearth of fresh projects and restrictions on the ... ( read original story ...)
BT Mark To Market Podcast: Investors, don’t ignore underperforming Singapore market
Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Central banks in Singapore, Philippines to work together on data connectivity
The central banks of Singapore and the Philippines issued a statement of intent on Monday (Nov 16) that they will work together on data connectivity. Unlike data localization - ... ( read original story ...)