Electricity prices for households are poised to rise in 2024 as power generation companies will face a higher tax for their carbon emissions.
Singapore signs free trade agreement with Mercosur at the Rio summit
The city-state of Singapore and a leading business and financial hub in Asia finally signed a free trade agreement with Mercosur during the South American countries summit held in Rio do Janeiro. It ...
Singapore & China Shatter Borders: Say Hello to 30-Day Visa-Free Entry!
In a significant move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and China recently announced plans to implement a reciprocal 30-day visa-free entry arrangement.
Singapore suspends poultry imports from 4 Japan prefectures following bird flu outbreaks
Several other countries have also reported recent bird flu outbreaks and are affected by the temporary poultry import restrictions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sarawak will enough electricity for domestic use even after exporting to Singapore, Sabah by 2032, says state minister
The export of electricity to Singapore and Sabah will not affect the supply for domestic consumption, Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said today. He said the export ...
Singapore-Spain Animation Co-Production ‘The Violinist’ Launches at ATF
Singapore's Robot Playground Media and Spain's TV ON Producciones have commenced production on animated feature film 'The Violinist.' ...
Singtel mobile data services restored after users faced intermittent mobile access issue
SINGAPORE – Singtel has restored its mobile data services after thousands of customers experienced problems with the local telco’s service on Dec 9 morning. When contacted, the telco said: “Earlier ...
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore Retail Sales, CPF Interest Rates and CRISPR
Welcome to the latest edition of top stock market highlights. Retail sales in Singapore saw a slight 0.1% year-on-year dip in October. This decline breaks an eight-month streak of increases. September ...
New Singapore-China visa-free travel agreement draws mixed reactions; experts don’t foresee influx of Chinese tourists
Travelling to visit his family back in Dalian and Hainan in China during the throes of Covid-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021 was a “massive hassle to deal with”, said 27-year-old Xu Yuchuan.
China-Singapore FTA upgrade hailed
As a mutually beneficial deal, the upgraded FTA will also help China better align with international standards and further expand institutional opening-up, so as to advance its accession to the CPTPP, ...
Creepy crawlies or culinary delights: The buzz around South-east Asia’s booming bug business
FANCY some crispy beancurd with a side of crunchy black crickets? Perhaps kailan topped with minced garlic and nutty mealworms, or fresh poached prawns garnished with chewy silkworm pupae? Read more ...
Singapore and China enhance digital finance and capital markets co-operation
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride ...
China, Singapore to Allow Tourists to Use E-Yuan
(Yicai) Dec. 8 -- China and Singapore will allow travelers from both countries to use e-CNY for tourism spending in both countries, providing more convenience for shopping during their overseas travel ...
Singapore’s Ho Ching and Jenny Lee on Forbes list of 100 most powerful women
The list features familiar and rising leaders in fields such as business and science globally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to keep finding ways to add value to China, says DPM Lawrence Wong
Despite China's economic headwinds, there are still “tremendous opportunities” for both sides to work together. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Introducing the New Samsung Shop App in Singapore: Delivering Greater Value to Customers Wherever They Are
Samsung is elevating the online shopping experience for users and fans with personalised and simplified shopping via the new Samsung Shop App SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 December 2023 - ...