Singapore (VNA) – Vifarm Vietnam company signed an agreement with DL Edvance of Singapore on March 10 to transfer its clean vegetable farming model using high technology to Singapore. With this deal, Vifarm has become the first Vietnamese company to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s high-yield rental properties have these 3 things in common
So what makes a good rental property investment? For answers, we looked at apartments and condominiums across Singapore that commanded gross rental yields of 4% and above, to identify their common characteristics. Current gross rental yields are calculated ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Garden Festival 2018: A showcase of many talents
SINGAPORE - From some 30 internationally-acclaimed garden and floral designers to an award-winning local movie director. These are just some of the people who will work together to dazzle visitors at the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) from July 21 to Aug ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Garden Festival branches out
The Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) will return for its seventh edition at the Gardens by the Bay in July. And due to its success, there will be two new events which will be held separately from the main show. The SGF, which has been held once every two ... ( read original story ...)
Congress president Rahul Gandhi has Singapore audience in splits
"Withdraw this false video, or prepare for prosecution in Singapore's courts!", tweeted an irate-sounding Basu. @INCIndia This is a classic fake-news video. You are using my image to falsely advertise your politician, showing a… https://t.co/1lHHQUlIa4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For March 8
MPA has unveiled four broad strategies to drive Singapore’s next phase of growth as a Global Maritime Hub for Connectivity, Innovation and Talent: Strengthening Singapore’s Connectivity and Inter-linkages; Building a Vibrant Innovation Ecosystem ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government may be generating Fake News to ban independent news sites
Fake news have been a convenient excuse for censorship in Singapore. The Singapore government is currently drafting censorship laws to ban independent news media which they brush off as “fake news”. Fake news cause undue panic and sow discord among the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms better placed to tap opportunities: Minister
The sweeping trade deal signed yesterday in Chile has unlocked considerable potential for Singapore firms, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said yesterday. Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang, who was in Santiago for the signing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore makes world’s largest flower basket to usher in Garden Festival
The basket was presented Saturday at the downtown Takashimaya Singapore Ltd to publicize the news for the 2018 Singapore Garden Festival, which will be put on from July 21 to August 3 this year. Having achieved recognition at home and overseas for six ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore inks new TPP trade pact with 10 other countries: 5 things to know about the CPTPP
SINGAPORE: Moving along without the United States ... Other countries could also be looking at becoming new members of the agreement. Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday that South Korea’s trade ministry will be assessing the CPTPP’s impact ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Poly, SPH in tie-up to create video content
Students from Singapore Polytechnic's media and communications course will soon be joining forces with Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) specialists to co-produce video content for younger audiences. The initiative is part of a new collaboration announced by ... ( read original story ...)
How to Apply for an EntrePass Visa and Start a Business in Singapore
Singapore is certainly one of the most preferred business centers in the world. Having been regarded as the fourth major financial center globally is no mean feat. The island-state also provides a good environment for businesses to thrive in. It is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms better placed to tap opportunities
SINGAPORE: The sweeping trade deal signed yesterday in Chile has unlocked considerable potential for Singapore firms, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said yesterday. Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang, who was in Santiago for th ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches Singdollar income bond fund
HSBC Global Asset Management yesterday said it has launched its first dedicated Singapore dollar income bond fund for retail investors here. The minimum investment sum stands at $1,000, and investors may buy into the fund at any HSBC retail banking branch ... ( read original story ...)
Man jailed 2 months for illegally importing 80 corals
SINGAPORE - A man was sentenced to two months' jail on Wednesday (March 7) for illegally importing corals. Cheng Yee Yong, 39, committed the offence last year. A total of 75 hard corals and five soft corals wrapped in plastic bags lined with paper and ... ( read original story ...)
RPT-China’s palm oil imports seen waning on record soybean buys – officials
"Rapeseed oil demand will increase as it becomes cheaper.There is parity to import canola oil from Canada as there aregood margins," said one trader in Singapore. "They have bumper(canola) crops in most areas of Canada and Australia, so theseed becomes ... ( read original story ...)