Oil and gas have long dominated trade and investment flows between Singapore and the Gulf. In the wake of two new projects — one in Singapore and the other in the United Arab Emirates — unveiled last ... ( read original story ...)
Refinery margin tracker: Singapore margins strengthen as Chinese import taxes take effect
Singapore cracking margins are tracking higher after China’s new tax on gasoline blending component imports went into effect, an analysis by S&P Global Platts showed June 28, forcing some Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Amid strong Sinovac demand, 4 more private healthcare institutions apply to import COVID-19 vaccines
SINGAPORE: Four private healthcare institutions have submitted applications to import COVID-19 vaccines under the Special Access Route (SAR) as of ... ( read original story ...)
£63bn market: UK’s digital trade talks with Singapore underpin Britain’s role as a global tech exporter
The UK and Singapore launched negotiations this week on a new ambitious digital trade agreement that could remove barriers and provide access to digital trade. ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports increase in May
Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 8.8% year-on-year in May, accelerating from March’s 6.0% increase. Despite marking the sixth successive month of growth—driven by strong growth in electronics ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s disappointing export data may temper bullish GDP forecasts
Singapore's economy is set to grow at its fastest pace in a decade, but may still fall shy of the bullish forecasts by some analysts.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Export Levy Revision to Pressure Crude Palm Oil Prices
Cuts to Indonesia's export levies are likely to encourage crude palm oil (CPO) exports in 2H21, causing Malaysian benchmark prices to weaken, Fitch Ratings says. Price realisations for domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Two sons of former president Ong Teng Cheong face off in court battle over family business
Older brother Tze Guan has sued his younger brother Tze Boon and six other shareholders for minority oppression.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ink free trade deal with Pacific Alliance by 2021 end
Singapore will sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Pacific Alliance (PA), a trading bloc of four Latin American nations - Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, at the end of this year. ( read original story ...)
HUAWEI Ads welcomes Singapore advertising partners to explore joint business growth
Huawei's mobile advertising division, HUAWEI Ads, is expanding its business in Singapore by introducing more partner support and diverse ad solutions, aiming to encourage local advertisers to onboard ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Suntec REIT To Buy London Office Building For $489 Million
Suntec REIT—which counts tycoon Gordon Tang among its biggest shareholders—has agreed to buy an office building in London for $489 million as the Singapore-based office landlord moves to diversify its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ink free trade deal with Latin American bloc by end of 2021
SINGAPORE - Singapore will sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year with (PA), a trading bloc of four Latin American nations - Chile, Colombi ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Producer Price Inflation Slows In May
Singapore's producer price inflation eased in May, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Tuesday. The manufacturing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks partnerships to meet low-carbon challenge
Feasibility studies highlight potential and challenges of hydrogen and carbon capture, storage and utilisation to lower island nation's emissions ... ( read original story ...)
Permit needed to import motorised PMDs & PABs into S’pore from June 28
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that from June 28, an import permit is required to bring power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) into Singapore. In a ... ( read original story ...)
New restrictions finally in place end import of errant PMDs and PABs
The new restrictions are said to stem the inflow of non-compliant devices, which will improve fire and public path safety for all. Residents will soon be able to rest easy knowing that the number of ... ( read original story ...)