PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia’s durian exporters eye a potentially huge market in China on the heels of a “Durian King Festival” scheduled in Nanning city from Nov 3 to 5, traders in Thailand and Singapore are worried about the impact it would have on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore journalist probed for breaching import law after using drone in Myanmar
BANGKOK - Two journalists from Singapore and Malaysia are being investigated by Myanmar police for breaching export and import laws after flying a drone over a parliament building in Naypyitaw. Singapore journalist Lau Hon Meng, 43, and Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 2018 economic growth likely to ‘moderate’ from this year
SINGAPORE: The Republic’s economic growth is expected to remain firm next year, although expansion “could moderate from this year”, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said in its latest macroeconomic review released on Friday (Oct 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Customs warns of scam asking for payment
Singapore Customs has made a police report over incidents where members of the public received scam text messages and calls that appear to have come from its fax number 6250-8663. Recipients were asked to make payment for the release of an item supposedly ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Customs warns of scam calls asking for payment from its fax number
SINGAPORE: Singapore Customs on Wednesday (Oct 25) warned of scam calls and text messages that instruct recipients to make payment for the release of an item purportedly held by the agency. The calls and messages are from a number that is identical to ... ( read original story ...)
Here is Singapore Airlines’ new Boeing 787-10 business class seat
Receive 75,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases In the first 3 months. Plus, earn 75 Qantas Status Credits if you buy a new return flight & travel before February 28, 2018. Save $425 with no annual fee for the first year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: US effort to open markets may ‘come to grief’
WASHINGTON — Singapore's prime minister has raised doubts over the Trump administration's trade policy, saying a hasty push to get countries to open their markets may "come to grief." Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the United States' withdrawal from ... ( read original story ...)
National Library Board of Singapore Launches Digital Business Library
SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ Companies, from startups to multinational conglomerates, will be able to get access to top business resources in a new Digital Business Library. The new resource (https://nlb.overdrive.com/library/biz) is a one-stop ... ( read original story ...)
Customs warns of scam messages and calls appearing to be from its fax number
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Customs has made a police report over incidents where members of the public received scam text messages and calls appearing to be from its fax number 6250-8663. Recipients were asked to make payment for the release of an item ... ( read original story ...)
Export of Swiss watches to Singapore surges 90% in Sept
Luxury timepieces sold like hot cakes in Singapore last month as Swiss exports surged 90 percent to the city-state. Shipments to Singapore jumped to CHF 179.2 million last month from CHF 94.5 million in September 2016 , figures released by the Federation ... ( read original story ...)
Is there a glass ceiling for women in Singapore business?
As part of BBC World News’ 100 Women Season I spent some time taking a detailed look at women in business within Singapore. Talking to prolific members of the business community, I set out to investigate whether there is a glass ceiling within Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Solar industry fears for thousands of jobs should U.S. impose import restrictions
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore-headquartered solar panel maker REC hopes to be exempt from potential U.S. restrictions on imports following a recent trade finding that said no significant injury to the United States had been caused by makers including ... ( read original story ...)
ARA fuel oil stocks down on exports to Singapore
Stocks stood at around 1.26 million tonnes, a one-month low, after a very large crude carrier departed with a cargo to Singapore, PJK’S Jacob van den Berge said. Gasoline stocks were little changed at 804,000 tonnes as imports offset exports during the ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia’s Best Imports Ever
He spent 10 years in Singapore, winning one S.League title and four Singapore ... Merzagua, who was named Best Import in Malaysia in 1996, steered unfancied Penang to top division titles in 1998 and 2001. They were also runners-up in 1999 and 2000 during ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slaps limit on number of cars on its roads
Vehicles are also subject to huge price markups because of various taxes and import duties, which means a small SUV can set you back more than 100,000 Singapore dollars ($74,000). And that doesn't include the cost of the certificate. Currently, the ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia facing $300 million-plus import bill
However, the growth in demand will leave Southeast requiring more liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas imports. Addressing delegates at Singapore International Energy Week, Sadamori said that the region could stave off becoming a net importer within the ... ( read original story ...)