The Philippines and Singapore agreed to bolster ties in the areas of defense, trade and investment, labor, and health, specifically on pandemic response as the region continue to battle the ... ( read original story ...)
60 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 29 linked to KTV cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 60 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Jul 17), of which 29 belonged to the KTV cluster. ( read original story ...)
PH, Singapore reaffirm bilateral cooperation
This, in turn, will aid Singapore's bid to diversify its food import sources. The Philippines invited Singapore to invest in the development of green and smart cities, (particularly in New Clark City) ... ( read original story ...)
Public engagement exercise launched to review Singapore’s long-term land use needs
SINGAPORE: A year-long public engagement exercise reviewing Singapore’s long-term land use needs and strategies was launched on Saturday (Jul 17) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says S$5 Carbon Tax ‘A Start’ as It Eyes Higher Levy
Singapore is reviewing the planned increase in its carbon tax for businesses with a view to possibly raising the levy higher than earlier indicated, according to Minister for Sustainability and the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports surge 15.9% in June, beating forecasts
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) accelerated last month and at a pace faster than expected, aided by electronic and non-electronic shipments such as specialised machinery and petrochemicals ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports surge 15.9% in June from low base, beating expectations
SINGAPORE - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) accelerated last month and at a pace faster than expected, aided by electronic and non-electronic shipments such as specialised machinery and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: GDP seen expanding 6.5% in 2021 – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan comments on the growth prospects for Singapore this year. “Based on the advance estimates by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore’s 2Q21 GDP expanded ... ( read original story ...)
Exports plummet in April as diamond trade slump
Botswana’s exports significantly dropped in the month of April, recording just over P4.83 billion from P9.03 billion in March 2021, mirroring a decrease of 46.5 percent. This information is contained ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong customs racks up first bust of cryptocurrency money launderers, smashing HK$1.2 billion racket
Authorities say syndicate used anonymity afforded by cryptocurrency to conceal its operations in first case of its kind in city. ( read original story ...)
Not just for start-ups: Singapore business accelerator helps maids get ideas off the ground back home
Ms Armi Sampani wakes up at 6am to feed her 400 laying hens. She then carries water in gallon containers from her house ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Buy Now Pay Later Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2021 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “Singapore Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2019-2028) Databook - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP recovery rattled by second-quarter lockdowns
Initial estimates suggest Singapore’ recovery was affected by a recent lockdown, but it’s still on track to grow by up to 6 per cent this year. ( read original story ...)
India’s exports to Singapore jump 24 per cent in April
According to Wong, the pandemic-induced lockdowns have hit India’s exports, while the second wave forced the country to import heavily. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Invest S$50 Million Over Next Five Years to Bolster Digital Trust Capabilities
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) will invest S$50 million over the next ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore’s Lee: Transient Inflation Gives Fed Room
Eli Lee, head of investment Strategy at the Bank of Singapore discusses the latest U.S. CPI data as markets await Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell's testimony before the House Financial Services ... ( read original story ...)