Export market lost. Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries Ronald Kiandee said on Aug. 4 that the export ban on chickens is set to end on Aug. 31. His response was to Kluang MP Wong ... ( read original story ...)
Poultry farmers in Malaysia urge government to lift chicken export ban on Singapore or lose out to Indonesia
If Malaysia does not fully resolve its ban on chicken exports soon, farmers say it could lay the groundwork for bigger egg-onomic problems. Poultry farmers in Johor have urged the government to lift ... ( read original story ...)
MHA reminds foreign businesses to be ‘careful’ about advocating LGBT issues in Singapore
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (Aug 4) reminded foreign businesses to be “careful” about advocating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues in ... ( read original story ...)
Johor poultry farmers want Singapore export ban lifted, fear competition from Indonesia
Johor poultry farmers have reportedly urged the federal government to lift the chicken export ban to Singapore, citing concerns that the country would ... ( read original story ...)
E-commerce firm Shopify’s job cuts hit Singapore staff
The company axed around 1,000 of its global workforce of 10,000 employees on July 27. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Food importer and its director fined $30,000 each for importing 6 tonnes of prawns illegally
SINGAPORE - A food importer and its sole director were each fined $30,000 after the firmimported about 6 tonnesof cooked prawns without a valid permit. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
“How Are we Going to Survive?” – SMU President Calls For Cultivated Meat as Singapore’s Supply Chain Disruptions Continue
SMU president calls for cell-cultured meat and dairy solutions as supply chain disruptions in Singapore continue. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia chicken breeders in the dark about whether exports will resume but cheer signs of market recovery
Following remarks in parliament that there is now an oversupply of chicken, breeders are optimistic that exports to countries like Singapore will be reinstated soon. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Sri Lankan president not getting privileges in Singapore, minister says
Singapore's foreign minister said on Monday former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was not being accorded any privileges or immunity in Singapore. Rajapaksa landed in Singapore on July 14, a ... ( read original story ...)
RECKITT REDOUBLES COMMITMENT TO ENDING INFANT FORMULA SHORTAGE BY SCALING UP AIR FREIGHT IMPORTS
Reckitt's Mead Johnson increases August delivery, significantly larger than July Operation Fly Formula shipmentPARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 1, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore among 20 cities targeted to reduce and repurpose food waste
Food supply chain shocks and spiralling prices have left about 828 million people worldwide going hungry this year, a report calling for urgent action has found. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is the street-food capital of the world, drawing tourists and locals alike. A war and the pandemic are putting it at risk.
"I know some of my customers will grumble about it, but I may have to shut down my business if I don't raise prices," Lie Kam Fatt told Insider. ( read original story ...)
Daily round-up, Aug 1: 60 per cent of Singapore residents have had COVID-19; vaccination boosters for children; Malaysia lifts chicken export ban
Let's get you caught up on the day's top stories. 60% of Singapore residents have caught COVID-19, but this doesn't mean we have herd immunity: Ong Ye Kung On record, th ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore grants Vauld parent three-month creditor protection
The Singapore High Court granted the parent of troubled crypto lender Vauld a three-month protection from creditors, giving the company breathing room as it seeks to sell itself to rival Nexo. Nov. 7 ... ( read original story ...)
60% of Singapore residents have caught COVID-19, but this doesn’t mean there is herd immunity: Ong Ye Kung
Many scientists around the world do not think herd immunity is achievable because the coronavirus will continue to mutate, escape the protection of vaccines and infect people, Mr Ong said. ( read original story ...)
How high do business sectors expect their revenue to jump in Q3?
One sector expects its operating receipts to increase by 55%. Most business sectors in Singapore believe their operations and revenue will be better in July, August, and September, data from the ... ( read original story ...)