Eyes on Cairns sky for Singapore export opportunities

OPPORTUNITY abounds for increased trade between Cairns and Singapore with exporters waiting in the wings for larger aircraft to start making regular journeys. Air Freight Handling Services manager director Barb Ford oversees SilkAir’s cargo operations at ... ( read original story ...)

FAMA: Fresh fruit exports to grow to over RM700m this year

Badruddin said the export value of durian to China was projected to increase to RM23.4 million this year compared with RM18.02 million last year. Besides China, he said FAMA also exported durians to Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore firms face tough calls on staff benefits

"With ward type plans, employers can ensure that their benefits keep pace with medical inflation without having to re-adjust the limit for every policy renewal” explained Neil Narale, Singapore Business Leader for Mercer Marsh Benefits. The study also ... ( read original story ...)

Amazon challenged by air-conditioned malls, Alibaba in Singapore

said Lisa Tan, 32, a small business owner. "I like the experience ' sights and even sounds ' of shopping in stores. It's definitely more convenient in Singapore; everything is pretty much within reach. I only shop online for things I can't easily buy in ... ( read original story ...)

RM1,900 fine for Malaysians who snuck into Singapore

The Star Online reported the duo, Wan Azmi Wan Yahya, 56, and Tan Kok Seong, 40, pleaded guilty before judge Salawati Djambari for failing to show their passports to Immigration authorities at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Private Sector Economy Gathers Pace In Third Quarter

Singapore's private sector economy shifted into a higher gear at the end of the third quarter, with growth in business activity picking up to its fastest for a year. The latest PMI survey data also point to higher new business inflows, particularly export ... ( read original story ...)

22 foreign missions fail to achieve export target

Of the 22 missions that could not achieve their targets for July-August, the export growth of 15 Missions-- Yangon, Singapore, New Delhi, Kualalampur, Paris, Moscow, Manila, Lisbon, Vienna, Thimphu, Rabat, Katmandu, Islamabad, Riyadh and Colombo -- is ... ( read original story ...)

4 of the finest Singapore owned businesses

Boasting over 17 brands across nine countries, the Spa Esprit Group is home to some of any Singapore dwellers daily haunts incluing ... work if they diversifiedinto manufacturing, whereby the business changed considerably to adapt to these needs. ( read original story ...)

Singapore Business Federation

THE country's top business body, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), turns 15 this year, but the basis on which it was founded remains as relevant today as it was in 2002. ... WE relocated to SBF Center in February 2017 and we are proud to call it our ... ( read original story ...)

Buyers’ Guide: Buying a fresh Japanese import

When it comes to buying a set of wheels, many Kiwis look no further than the used import market. Offering a wide variety of makes and models from the likes of Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom and more commonly Japan, these vehicles often represent ... ( read original story ...)

Steady pork exports to Mexico in August; China/Hong Kong rebounds

Led by mainstay market Honduras, export volume reached 43,917 mt, up 5 percent from a year ago, valued at $105.7 million (up 7 percent). Strong growth in the Philippines and Singapore fueled a 22 percent increase (to 30,284 mt) in pork exports to the ASEAN ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines plans cost cuts to offset competition

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines Ltd is pursuing more than 50 cost-cutting initiatives including reducing fuel burn and reviewing its relationship with key suppliers as part of a three-year plan to make the airline more competitive, a newsletter to staff ... ( read original story ...)