Almost half a trillion dollars has been lost so far in exports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the United Nations chief. Singapore has reported its fewest number of new infections for five ... ( read original story ...)
India’s exports to China jump 78%
Trade data showed that shipments to traditional export markets such as the US, the UK and Brazil declined as restrictions because of Covid-19 and the attempt to contain the pandemic affected trade ... ( read original story ...)
The fate of confiscated items in Singapore
Singapore has said it is committed to a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to illegal wildlife trafficking.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China’s July diesel exports hit five year low amid weak demand overseas
China's diesel exports fell for a fourth straight month in July,hitting their lowest level in five years, as tepid demand overseas due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced Chinese refiners to focus on ... ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: With globalisation in retreat, ASEAN can offer Singapore a way forward in post-COVID world
While Singapore can benefit from global corporations’ need to diversify, it also has to grapple with MNCs reviewing the need for physical ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore moves to relax travel restrictions as COVID-19 curve flattens
Singapore is easing its incoming travel restrictions, including for Australians, saying it has managed to effectively control the rate of new coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Back in S’pore and busy brewing business ideas
For the first 12 years after starting her company, Ms Reene Ho-Phang did not take leave.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand aware of Singapore’s intent to establish travel, advisory to residents remains unchanged
New Zealand says it is aware of Singapore's plans to ease travel restrictions for selected countries but will not change its travel ... ( read original story ...)
ERA Singapore Invests Additional S$4 Million Renewal Packages to Help 7,300 Real Estate Salespersons Beat Covid-19 Woes
Over S$18.3 million has been disbursed so far to help ERA teammates tide through challenging times in the form of commission and management fee advances, loyalty growth dividends, skills development ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Group passengers can now transit via Singapore from Indonesia
Travelers from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand will now be able to transit through Singapore in the latest round of approvals for the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. ( read original story ...)
Jetties in Singapore and the stories behind them
With an island surrounded by waters, there's bound to be old jetties and piers with interesting stories behind them ... ( read original story ...)
Chennai airport customs sleuths seize UK currency worth 39 lakh, one held
Chennai airport customs officials have seized a huge consignment of foreign currency (Great Britain Pounds-) which was being smuggled out from India t ... ( read original story ...)
Deal alert: Singapore business class awards on the world’s longest flight — including using Aeroplan miles
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Editor’s note: ... ( read original story ...)
GRAINS-Corn, soybeans ease as harvest, export prospects weighed
Grain markets were also awaiting weekly U.S. export figures ... so on the supply front there will not be any major issues," a Singapore-based trader said of soybeans. Prices at 1016 GMT Last ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore LNG co. Delta Offshore Energy plans Houston-area office
A liquefied natural gas company from Singapore is working to open an office in the Houston ... supervise contractors and construction activities for Delta's offshore LNG import terminal project. The ... ( read original story ...)
Millennium Hotels and Resorts lays off 159 employees in Singapore amid COVID-19 impact
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has laid off 159 employees as the economic fallout of COVID-19 hits the tourism and hospitality ... ( read original story ...)