Rae Fung, who started her coaching and emcee business right out of university, says this is the best time to become an entrepreneur. ( read original story ...)
As export markets wilt, roses look to bloom on home turf
As flight connectivity to the UK and Europe, key markets for Indian roses, remains disrupted on account of Covid, the growers are forced to rely on the domestic market this Valentine’s season. “We ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy expected to recover: JLL
Direct real estate transactions on the rise despite low volume in 2020. Singapore's economy is expected to recover as the intra-regional travel and expansion of finance, technology and asset ... ( read original story ...)
Dwindling Australia crude imports upset Aframax freight dynamics
Aframax tanker market in the East of Suez was bearing the brunt of Australia’s dwindling crude imports and its diminishing refinery capacity, lowering the cargo volumes for this segment of ships. The ... ( read original story ...)
Free trade agreement between Singapore and UK enters into force on Feb 11
The deal also marks the first free trade agreement between the UK and an Asean country.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
495kg of Red Sanders bound for Singapore seized in Chennai
According to Customs officials, they intercepted a Singapore-bound cargo at the Air export shed, based on intelligence. The cargo which was declared to contain 600 cotton bed sheets was packed in 12 ... ( read original story ...)
UK-Singapore free trade deal enters into force today
Traditional Cantonese prawn dumplings called har gow will be one of the many Singapore products to find greater market access in Britain when the United Kingdom-Singapore Free Trade Agreement comes ... ( read original story ...)
European Union Approves 23 More Exports of Covid-19 Vaccines
The European Union said it has approved a further 23 requests to ship Covid-19 vaccines to other parts of the world under the bloc’s new export-licensing regime, bringing the total to 27. ( read original story ...)
Airlines Market Next Big Thing : Major Giants Deutsche Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines
The Global Airlines Market has witnessed continuous growth in the past few years and may grow further during the forecast period (2020-2026). ( read original story ...)
Customs in China tear open online shopping packages destined for S’pore, freight forwarder to refund shipping fees
Popular online marketplace Taobao is likely the answer to almost all shopping needs for many Singaporeans. While merchants offer direct shipping to the doorstep, local freight forwarding companies are ... ( read original story ...)
Green Plan seeks to create new jobs, make use of sustainability as ‘competitive advantage’ for Singapore
SINGAPORE: A green economy which will seek to create new jobs, transform local industries, and harness sustainability as a competitive advantage, ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese national to be charged for illegally importing meat
A Chinese national is set to be charged for allegedly importing 153kg of undeclared meat products without a valid import license.The items, which include pork sausages and frozen chicken, were ... ( read original story ...)
Free-trade agreement between Singapore and the United Kingdom enters into force on Thursday
SINGAPORE - Traditional Cantonese prawn dumplings called har gow will be one of the many Singaporean products to find greater market access in Britain when the UK-Singapore Free Trade Agreement comes ... ( read original story ...)
China adds South Korea, Singapore to growing pool of scrap suppliers, prices rise
China has further diversified the list of countries supplying heavy scrap (HS) imports, with recent deals from both South Korea and Singapore, market participants told Fastmarkets on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Additional COVID tests for business travellers in Singapore
Singapore's Multi-Ministry Taskforce noted yesterday that travellers under the Business Travel Pass Scheme (BTP Scheme) are now required to undergo COVID-19 PCR tests on days three, seven and 14 upon ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines defers $3 billion of Airbus, Boeing deliveries
Singapore Airlines reached agreements with Airbus and Boeing on the postponement of aircraft deliveries worth a total of $3 billion. ( read original story ...)