China's crude oil imports from the United States soared 13 fold in November from a year earlier to the third highest on record, customs data showed on Friday, as companies accelerated energy purchases ... ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED-Asia Gold-India discounts widen, Singapore demand up on festival buying
Physical gold discounts rose in India this week as buyers remained on the sidelines, while demand in Singapore and other Asian hubs ticked up as buyers took advantage of lower prices ahead of holidays ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-China’s first batch of 2021 fuel export quotas rise 5.4% y/y – trade, exchange blog
China has raised quotas for refined fuel export volumes by 5.4% year-on-year in its first batch of 2021 to seven firms, including a private refiner, according to a state-run energy exchange's blog and ... ( read original story ...)
A Pop-Up Business Hotel in Singapore: If You Build It, They Will Come … or Not
Singapore's airport will build purpose-built accommodation, Connect@Changi, just for business travelers at an exhibition center next year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, New Zealand digital economy pact to take effect on Jan 7
Singapore's digital economy partnership agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand will enter into force on Jan 7 next year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
A closer look at Singapore’s imports
On the 10 December, the UK signed a free trade agreement with Singapore which maintains UK access to that market after the UK leaves the EU, writes Bronwyn Magee, AHDB analyst. ( read original story ...)
China’s gasoline exports off peak, LNG imports at record high
SINGAPORE: China’s gasoline exports in November retreated from record highs, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports hit a fresh peak on rising demand at the start of the heating season, data showed ... ( read original story ...)
China’s November gasoline exports off peak, LNG imports at record high
China's gasoline exports in November retreated from record highs, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports hit a fresh peak on rising demand at the start of the heating season, data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Asian business confidence gains steam, pandemic still top risk – Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey
Asian firms turned most optimistic in the fourth quarter this year, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed, as business activity picked up in the region and COVID-19 vaccines started rolling out in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shares May Test Support At 2,800-Point Level
The Singapore stock market has ended lower in four straight sessions, sinking more than 45 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
S$2.54 million recovered from business email scam
A sum of about S$2.54 million was recovered in full after a business email compromise scam was foiled by the Singapore Police Force ... ( read original story ...)
SPP chairman Jose Raymond retires from politics to focus on his business
He stood as a candidate for the first time in the July 10 election, but lost to incumbent Potong Pasir MP Sitoh Yih Pin of the PAP.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China’s 1st round of crude oil import quotas 18% higher on year
SINGAPORE/BEIJING: China has issued the first batch of crude oil import quotas for non-state companies at 122.59 million tonnes in 2021, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday, up 18% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gets boost from drug demand
SINGAPORE: Scientists in protective clothing work in a high-tech laboratory at a pharmaceutical plant in Singapore, whose coronavirus-hit economy has received a shot in the arm from robust global drug ... ( read original story ...)
China issues 122.59 mln T in 1st round of oil import quotas -sources
China has issued the first batch of crude oil import quotas for non-state companies at 122.59 million tonnes in 2021, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday, up 18% from the first ... ( read original story ...)
First batch of coronavirus vaccines arrive in Singapore
“The cargo arrived at Singapore’s Changi International Airport on Dec. 21 where DHL handled the customs clearance and final delivery to a designated location in Singapore,” the logistics company said. ( read original story ...)