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 ...)
Jail for 2nd man linked to Customs Operations Command Complex site inspection graft case
He pleaded guilty to three counts each of corruption and falsification of accounts.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Gets Shot In The Arm From Global Drug Demand
Singapore, with a population of 5.7 million, is one of the few countries that exports more pharmaceuticals than it imports -- in 2019 it shipped pharma products worth US$8.1 billion while importing ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Peso Set for More Gains in 2021 on Falling Imports
The Philippine peso is seen notching a third year of gains in 2021 as the sluggish economic recovery curbs imports and with remittances expected to rebound. ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: How climate change can threaten food production in Singapore
While some cheer the cool weather when storms hit Singapore, 40-year-old farmer Chai Nian Kun says to himself: “Jialat” – an expression ... ( read original story ...)
Covid vaccines will bring recovery in 2021 — but it won’t be ‘business as usual,’ says Singapore minister
Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's foreign minister, said technology such as artificial intelligence and robotics will alter jobs and economies globally. ( read original story ...)
US Secretary of Commerce – Singapore minister for trade and industry signs MoU
The MoU was signed by US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing. 'The US and Singapore have enjoyed more than 55 years of official partnership ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, US sign trade, finance deal
US Commerce Minister Wilbur Ross and Singaporean Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing sign MoU - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Nippon Express (Singapore) Acquires GDP Certification for Facility in Changi Airport Bonded Area
PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter, "NE Singapore"), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd. based in Tokyo, has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore business sentiment picks up for 2nd straight quarter: SCCB
While business confidence improved, sentiment remained in the contractionary zone.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Stocks Higher Following Overnight Bounce on Wall Street; Japan’s November Exports Miss Expectations
Pacific were higher in Wednesday morning trade following an overnight bounce on Wall Street as optimism grew over the prospect of more stimulus. ( read original story ...)
US and Singapore ink memorandum to improve trade relations
WASHINGTON (AFP) - T States on Tuesday (Dec 15) announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding to improve trade relations with Singapore, as both countries eye eco ... ( read original story ...)