China's state-run CNOOC has booked two diesel shipments totalling about 50,000 tonnes for early November delivery into south China, a rare purchase spurred by a strong domestic diesel market, several ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore arbitrator rejects Future Retail plea to vacate stay on RIL deal
Future Retail had said before arbitrator that it should be excluded from arbitration proceedings because it is not a party to the dispute between its promoter and Amazon. ( read original story ...)
Extension of Covid-19 curbs leaves Singapore’s retailers in despair
The latest month-long extension of Covid-19 restrictions, following round after round of tightened curbs this year, could sound the death knell for many businesses, said retailers and retail ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based SIAC rejects Future Retail’s plea to vacate stay over its Reliance deal
Future had contended before the SIAC that it should be excluded from arbitration proceedings because it is not a party to the dispute between its promoter Future Coupons and Amazon. ( read original story ...)
Top money maker at Deutsche Bank sits in Marina Bay office in Singapore
To find the biggest money maker at the rarely-money-making Deutsche Bank, you need to travel 6,370 miles from Frankfurt to the 18th floor of a glass office tower overlooking the green waters of Marina ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Property stamp duties and inheritance – could wealth taxes in Singapore come from these?
Careful attention must be paid to ensure the broad-based middle class do not end up bearing the bill, says NUS Business School Professor Simon Poh. ( read original story ...)
The Top Money Maker at Deutsche Bank Reaps Billions From Singapore
To find the biggest money maker at the rarely-money-making Deutsche Bank AG, you need to travel 6,370 miles from Frankfurt to the 18th floor of a glass office tower overlooking the green waters of ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Singapore predict doom as pandemic rages on
An association representing retailers hit by the pandemic criticises the so-called 'Stabilisation Phase' announced by the government. ( read original story ...)
ESG shouldn’t be a ‘simplistic filter’ to select investments, says Singapore Exchange CEO
Companies that incorporate environment, social and governance factors into their business practices could boost financial returns in the long term, says Loh Boon Chye, CEO of Singapore Exchange. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Singapore adopt deadly “living with COVID” strategy
The two Southeast Asian states have officially adopted the homicidal “living with COVID” strategy, even as case numbers continue in their thousands. ( read original story ...)
Lights out for some electricity retailers in Singapore: Why and what it means for consumers
SINGAPORE: Citing unfavourable market conditions, three electricity retailers have abruptly thrown in the towel in quick succession over the past week, sending shockwaves across Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches new family office network for business families and professionals
Today, the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) announced the launch of the Global-Asia Family Office Circle (GFO Circle). The GFO Circle is a new network aimed at supporting the growth of family offices ... ( read original story ...)
More employers in Singapore mandate vaccines for new hires
That hasn’t stopped employers in Singapore from including vaccination requirements in their job ads. According to Indeed’s data, by end of September the number of job ads mandating or encouraging ... ( read original story ...)
ICA foils 5 attempts to illegally import more than 23,000 ivermectin tablets into Singapore
SINGAPORE: Five attempts to illegally import a total of 23,100 ivermectin tablets into Singapore were foiled by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), it said on Tuesday (Oct 19). In a ... ( read original story ...)
ICA foils imports of antiparasitic drug ivermectin, over 23,000 tablets involved
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has foiled five recent attempts at illegally importing antiparasitic drug ivermectin into Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore regulator takes special measures to clinch energy security
Singapore's energy regulator on Tuesday announced rare pre-emptive measures to safeguard the country's energy security as surging global gas prices roiled the city-state's electricity market. ( read original story ...)