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The golden age of globalization is clearly over, says Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Though countries have not fully retreated into protectionism, businesses are increasingly influenced by geopolitical tensions, Wong said. ( read original story ...)
Banks as ‘only clear sector beneficiary’ while property and REITs to suffer amid Fed rate hikes: CLSA
The analysts’ top picks are DBS, UOB, Singtel, CICT, CDL, Sembcorp Industries, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, MINT, MLT and VMS ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: NRIs may get soft chewy Chapatis on inflated price due to wheat export ban from Modi govt
It will be a drastic change, especially for people like Punjabi workers who eat up to six chapatis per meal every day,' said S. Mahenthiran, director of Gayatri, a popular restaurant in the Little Ind ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Wheat Export Ban Hits “Chewy Chapati Eating Punjabis” In Singapore
India's ban on wheat exports since May has hit Singapore eateries serving soft chewy chapati, mostly for Punjabis, as the cost has gone up by three times on imports of the similar in quality staple no ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans forced to eat chewy chapatis as India’s wheat export ban causes flour shortage
Eateries in Singapore are serving soft chewy chapatis as India's ban on wheat exports since May has caused flour shortage in the country. The cost has gone up by nearly three times on imports of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dressed up to party like it’s 2019 for F1 return
With tickets selling fast and party suites costing up to $70,000 a night, Singapore is putting the pedal to the metal when it hosts Asia's first Formula One race this weekend since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek leads $40m funding for China cloud-tech startup
Singapore's Temasek Holdings has led a $40 million funding round for cloud-rendering startup Well-Link Technologies as the Chinese company pushes to expand internationally. The Series B2 round ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech startup raises US$40mil, led by Singapore’s Temasek
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has led a US$40 million funding round for cloud-rendering startup Well-Link Technologies as the Chinese company pushes to expand internationally. The Series B2 round ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is now the fifth-wealthiest city in the world
Singapore has been declared the fifth-richest city in the world and second-richest in Asia after Japan’s Tokyo by Henley & Partners. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s sovereign fund helps create Thailand’s latest unicorn
Food and parcel delivery app Line Man Wongnai raised US$265 million in a round led by GIC, becoming Thailand's latest startup unicorn. ( read original story ...)
Future-proofing store operations with unmanned technology
Why do unmanned stores represent a win-win solution in the new economic reality for both retailers and consumers alike? ( read original story ...)
Bank analysts have two big reasons to be bullish on the Singapore dollar
The Singapore dollar has remained relatively resilient against the buoyant U.S. dollar, compared to its regional peers in Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Changi Airport is going to get a lot bigger as plans for T5 take shape
Details have recently been revealed for Changi Airport's Terminal 5, with officials promising a space that is a social extension of Singapore rather than just another piece of transport infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore DPM: Leadership handover to happen ‘when we’re ready’, priority now on pressing issues such as cost of living
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told business leaders at a global conference yesterday evening that he will take over the mantle of leadership from ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Cryptos Rise, Even as Stocks Falter; Token2049 Conference Signals Singapore’s Resurgence as a Crypto Hub
More than 7,000 people representing over 2,000 companies are scheduled to attend; Hong Kong plays catch-up. Bitcoin trades over $19,00 again. ( read original story ...)