SINGAPORE-BASED Grab undoubtedly leads South-east Asia’s ride-hailing sector, commanding around 70 per cent market share. Read more at The Business Times.
France hopes to develop green and digital shipping corridor with Singapore: French maritime chief
France hopes to develop a green and digital shipping corridor with Singapore, as part of cooperation on maritime sustainability, digitalisation and cybersecurity, said Eric Banel, France’s director ...
Singapore’s key exports tumble 20.7% in March, worse than expected
SINGAPORE’S key exports shrank 20.7 per cent year on year in March, dragged down by a decrease in the non-electronics sector, data from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) showed on Wednesday (Apr 17) ...
Singapore Non-Oil Domestic Exports Slump More Than Expected
Non-oil domestic exports from the Southeast Asian trading hub slid 20.7% from a year earlier last month, Enterprise Singapore said.
Australia and Singapore partner in $20 million initiative to reduce maritime emissions
Australia and Singapore, which is home to the world’s busiest transshipment hub, have partnered on a $20 million initiative to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector.
Singapore shipping bash puts big guns in the spotlight
Singapore has punched well above its weight in driving the decarbonising of shipping and the development of new maritime technologies that will allow the industry to do so.
Earnings Season is Approaching: 4 Singapore Stocks That Could Increase Their Dividends
The earnings season is around the corner. Here are four Singapore stocks that could see their dividends heading up. The post Earnings Season is Approaching: 4 Singapore Stocks That Could Increase ...
Bitcoin halving could lead to miners winding up or consolidating, say crypto players
In the longer term, growing adoption of the Bitcoin blockchain is needed for mining to continue. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia and Singapore combine for $20M maritime emissions initiative
Australia’s national science agency the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has announced Australia and Singapore have partnered on a $20 million initiative to reduce ...
Strengthening interaction: Singapore’s role in EU-Asean ties
SINGAPORE is Europe’s gateway to South-east Asia, not merely by geographical location but through deliberate, visionary strategies that position the city-state as a critical hub for international ...
When Big Law Buys Books of Business in Asia and Deep Pockets Backfire
McDermott, Will & Emery exited the Asia market in 2020, but a year later it set up in Singapore with some some highly extravagant team hires. Now, three years later, the firm has just one partner ...
Israel-Gaza war: as Singapore investigates latest anti-Israel protest, is there a ‘paradigm shift’ in domestic views?
In a rare act of defiance of strict laws governing demonstrations, supporters of the pro-Palestinian cause unfurled a banner at tourist attraction Gardens by the Bay In the last few months, political ...
Family offices in Singapore show growing interest in nature-friendly investments
Such projects generate positive and measurable social and environmental impact, alongside a financial return. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Daily Cuts – Singapore launches a new Emissions Factors Registry for businesses
Listed companies here will soon need to submit climate-related disclosures relating to their carbon emissions, but many companies say it’s complicated to compile the data accurately. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua of Asia First discuss this new initiative with Musa Fazal,
China c.bank keeps policy rate unchanged, drains cash from banking system
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - China's central bank on Monday left a key policy interest rate unchanged as widely expected when rolling over maturing medium-term loans, and drained some cash from the banking system through the bond instrument.
Singapore’s outgoing PM to stay on as senior minister, his successor says
Wong, who is also finance minister, credited Lee for Singapore's strong economic growth and said he was glad that he agreed to stay on as senior minister. former Prime Ministers Lee Kuan Yew and Goh ...