Laos’ Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith and PM Lee exchanged views on stepping up bilateral cooperation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CNOOC, Vitol among suitors for Shell’s Singapore refinery
Located on Singapore's Bukom island, the assets comprise a refinery ... Shell is selling the assets as part of a review of its refining and chemicals business and has hired Goldman Sachs for the ...
Bounce Back in 2025 to Follow Tough 2024 for Singapore’s Manufacturing Industry
Singapore’s manufacturing production has doubled over the past 15 years. The city state witnessed a slump in 2023, and its manufacturing industry is facing a tough 2024, but it’s expected to bounce ...
Singapore, China to Begin Piloting Digital Currency in Tourism Spending Push
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to begin piloting the digital currency “E-CNY” in collaboration with China.
Singapore-Based Crypto Investment Firm Cake Group Files for Liquidation
Singapore-based Cake Group, the parent company of crypto platform Bake, is winding up its company and has filed for liquidation. According to a Tech in ...
Crypto platform operator Cake Group’s co-founder files bid to wind up firm amid shareholder dispute
A co-founder of Cake Group has filed in the Singapore court for the company to be wound up. Read more at straitstimes.com.
People flows remain key to Singapore-China bilateral cooperation: Lawrence Wong
BEIJING] Amid global economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, Singapore and China must keep strengthening cooperation in both “traditional” areas such as trade and investment, and emerging ...
‘Crazy Rich’ Chinese Making Headaches For Singapore
Deng Xiaoping, China's former liberalizing premier who opened the once-closed nation to the outside world, once famously quipped th ...
Upgraded Singapore-China free trade agreement among 24 signed at annual top-level meeting
The agreements were unveiled at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, co-chaired by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
Singapore in minority of nations with no tax on sugar-sweetened drinks
More than 100 countries have such taxes, according to a recently released report by the WHO. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and China discuss ties, plan reciprocal 30-day visa-free entry
Singapore and China will implement a 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement, media reported on Thursday, citing Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Director of 3 Singapore companies used to funnel US$49,000 from US FBI scam fined
SINGAPORE: A director of three companies incorporated by foreigners in Singapore was fined by a court on Thursday (Dec 7), after it emerged that the companies were used to funnel US$49,000 (S$65,800) ...
China’s Exports Snap Monthslong Decline in November
The country’s exports rose 0.5% in November, beating expectations and ending a six-month decline stemming from weaker global appetite for Chinese goods.
Chinese exports edge higher for first time in 6 months
Exports rose 0.5 per cent year on year in dollar terms, official data showed on Thursday, compared with a forecast of a 1.1 per cent decline in a Reuters poll of analysts. In October, exports dropped 6.
The CEO of a budget airline said he flew on Singapore Airlines because his flights were full. People aren’t buying it.
Not everyone believes AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes' explanation for flying on a rival airline this week.
Singapore’s retail sales to rebound on year-end festivities, concerts: expert
Retailers can look forward to more spending this holiday season. Retail sales in Singapore are expected to recover and receive a much needed boost from year-end festivities, government cash ...