South Koreas strawberry exports reached US$49 million from the January to May period, rising 24.7 percent on-year on the back of robust output and the use of chartered flights for outbound shipments. ( read original story ...)
KOTRA Champions Global Collaboration on Smart City Innovation at World Cities Summit Singapore 2021 with the K-City Network Program
KOTRA Singapore, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, today announces its participation as a partner at the upcoming World Cities Summit 2021 held largely virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Exports of Strawberries Up 25 pct in Jan.-May period
South Korea’s exports of strawberries rose nearly 25 percent on-year in the first five months of this year on the back of robust output and rising demand amid the pandemic, data showed Tuesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
China ban on Australian coal boosts Indonesian exports
Beijing’s determination to reduce its consumption of Australian exports has helped increase demand for Indonesian coal. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s growth could surpass Govt’s 4% to 6% forecasts: Analysts
Singapore's economic growth could surpass the Government's forecasts, despite the latest round of tighter Covid-19 restrictions. The Republic's gross domestic product (GDP) may expand by 6.5 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
What the G7’s global tax reform plan could mean for Singapore
SINGAPORE: The recent landmark accord among the Group of Seven (G7) nations for new tax rules aimed at large multinational corporations (MNCs) ... ( read original story ...)
Private-sector economists raise Singapore’s 2021 growth forecast again to 6.5%: MAS survey
SINGAPORE: Private-sector economists have once again raised their 2021 growth forecasts for the Singapore economy, according to the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Economists Expect Singapore’s Economy to Grow Faster This Year, MAS Survey Shows
Singapore's economy is likely to expand at a quicker pace this year than previously expected, as faster growth in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firm that developed COVID-19 breath test pivoted from detecting lung cancer to coronavirus
SINGAPORE: When COVID-19 hit Singapore early last year, local start-up Breathonix had to stop all its clinical trials for its lung cancer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore real estate major CapitaLand sets up $37.8m innovation fund
CapitaLand Ltd has set up a S$50 million ($37.8 million) fund to spur sustainability-focused innovation in the built environment space. ( read original story ...)
Where to buy customised gifts in Singapore that are truly unique
Custom and quirky is the way to go.Because a regular old thing-a-ma-jig from a department store can no longer cut it.It can be tough finding a perfect gift for that important person in your life. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: HungryGoWhere’s demise shines spotlight on restaurant reservation industry trying to adapt to stay afloat
Some restaurant reservation platforms are trying to ride out the current ban on dining-in by diversifying to do takeaways and deliveries but said that the strategy has met with mixed success. They ... ( read original story ...)
Canada Singapore to strengthen economic relations
Width='696' Height='464'/> OTTAWA, Canada – Mary Ng, minister of small business, export promotion and international trade, spoke with Kim Yong Gan, m ... ( read original story ...)
Carrot exports surge to be worth $100m during COVID-19 pandemic
Australian carrot exports rose more than 7 per cent last year to become a $100 million industry. While exports of fresh vegetables were down overall in 2020, carrot exports increased in both volume ... ( read original story ...)
Exports of gasoline from Asia to US rebounded
Exports of gasoline and blend stocks from Asia to the United States rebounded in May from April, including two rare shipments from India, to meet rising summer demand in the west, industry sources and ... ( read original story ...)
Website simplifies licensing process for business owners
About 10 years ago, staff at Sing Swee Kee Chicken Rice discovered how tedious it was to apply for the licences restaurants required in Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)