Singapore's business leaders and climate experts at the COP28 climate summit have underscored the urgency for cities to better defend themselves against climate change, especially nations facing the ...
Singapore suspends poultry imports from four Japan prefectures following bird flu outbreaks
Singapore has suspended the import of raw poultry and poultry products from four prefectures in Japan following recent reports of bird flu outbreaks, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a circular ...
S’pore suspends poultry imports from 4 Japan prefectures following bird flu outbreaks
Other countries with recent bird flu outbreaks also affected by temporary poultry import restrictions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 ...
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’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.
Forecasts of China’s slowing growth have no impact on collaboration with Singapore: DPM Wong
Find out more about subscription packages here. [BEIJING] Forecasts of China’s slowing growth have not affected Singapore’s collaboration with the country, which remains “an economy with tremendous ...
Singapore’s Ho Ching and Jenny Lee on Forbes list of 100 powerful women
The list features familiar and rising leaders in fields such as business and science. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Maybank appoints wealth management head Alvin Lee as new Singapore CEO
ALVIN Lee Han Eng has been appointed as Maybank’s country chief executive officer (CEO), CEO of Maybank Singapore and CEO of Malayan Banking’s Singapore branch, with effect from Jan 1, 2024. Read more ...
Property tax keeps market on even keel
Individuals may not welcome property tax hikes, but they have a moderating influence on the market Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto This Thursday: FCA Warns Against Poloniex, Robinhood Debuts in EU, and More
Additionally, some cryptocurrencies are being traded on Poloniex at discounts compared to other platforms. Singapore crypto firm Cake Group begins liquidation process Singapore-based Cake Group, the ...
Singapore pledges support for Laos’ 2024 chairmanship of Asean
Laos’ Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith and PM Lee exchanged views on stepping up bilateral cooperation. Read more at straitstimes.com.