Some smokers thought they were saving money by buying duty-unpaid cigarettes online or from peddlers, but ended up paying a much higher price when the long arm of the law reached out to knock on their ... ( read original story ...)
Why Does Singapore’s Gen Z Feel So Isolated?
They’re the most connected generation ever – yet 82 per cent of Gen Zs in Singapore say “emotional connections are weaker than in the past” ... ( read original story ...)
Opportunities to export agricultural products to Singapore
Singapore aims to produce her own food to reduce reliance on imports by 2030, while reducing its dependence on agricultural products from China and Malaysia. Aiming to achieve the target, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK sign digital trade deal
Described as the world’s most comprehensive digital agreement between two countries, the deal supports the UK’s bid to join Trans-Pacific Partnership to build trade connections with 11 Indo-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore the ‘Future’ of Cryptocurrency?
Irish FinTech startup CoinCub has released its cryptocurrency rankings for the fourth quarter of 2021, putting the nation of Singapore in the top spot. ( read original story ...)
Collaboration, product innovation continue to be key to Singapore’s hospitality industry recovery: opinion leaders
Tales of collaboration with government agencies, travel, tourism and hospitality trade associations, organisations from other sectors and even competitors have dominated panel discussions throughout ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is the world’s top crypto country in latest world crypto rankings
Now the latest crypto ranking shows which countries lead the world for crypto adoption. Bitcoin and 11 more cryptocurrencies you need to know There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in circulation. ( read original story ...)
Australian melon export figures climbed in the third quarter of 2021
A significant increase in muskmelon exports to Singapore and Japan has helped raise the overall quarterly total, compared to the COVID-19 affected 2020 season. Australian Melon ... ( read original story ...)
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas announces opening of its Singapore Foreign Law Practice
India's leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) announced today the opening of its new foreign law practice in Singapore, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAM ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Singapore strike ground-breaking digital trade agreement
The UK and Singapore have agreed the world’s most comprehensive digital trade deal, setting a new global benchmark for digital trade agreements. The UK’s inaugural Digital Economy Agreement – and the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Preliminary positive’ first Omicron case reported in Singapore’s Changi Airport
If confirmed, the woman, on whom various tests are being carried out, would be Singapore's first local Omicron case, according to the report. ( read original story ...)
‘A big game changer’: Desaru resorts hope possible sea VTL with Singapore will boost tourism
There has been no confirmation on whether a sea VTL will be launched. Both governments are still working out the details. ( read original story ...)
Keppel, UOB and Banyan Tree Group win award for sustainable business practices
SINGAPORE - Keppel Corp, United Overseas Bank (UOB) and Banyan Tree Group are among local companies recognised by a United Nations-linked entity for their sustainable business practices. The eight ... ( read original story ...)
UK agrees world’s most comprehensive digital trade deal with Singapore
The UK has today secured an agreement in principle with Singapore on a groundbreaking Digital Economy Agreement. ( read original story ...)
A European first: UK cuts technology trade deal with Singapore
The UK has cut a technology-focussed deal with Singapore which looks to deepen trade ties with the Asian city-state. The Digital Economy Agreement seeks ... ( read original story ...)
UK agrees historic digital trade deal with Singapore
The UK secured an agreement in principle with Singapore for a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) that will cut costs, slash red tape and pave the way for a new era of trade between both nations and the ... ( read original story ...)