I thought of that conversation as Beijing last week imposed a new national security law on Hong Kong. Among the territory’s business elite, there are many who hope that — once people get used to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore election must offer new vision for economy
Economically speaking, though, Singapore is proving uniquely susceptible to its global fallout. Lee is, of course, the son of Lee Kuan Yew, who between 1959 and 1990 morphed a former British colony ... ( read original story ...)
New international exports funding welcomed by local MP
... a second weekly Cathay Pacific freight flight to Hong Kong as well as a Singapore Airlines flight to Singapore, thanks to a mega export deal for our region under the International Freight ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing PMI improves but fails to break out of contraction
Manufacturing conditions improved for a second month from the depths of the coronavirus-induced recession, but remained within contraction territory.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s Formosa expects gasoline exports to halve in 2020
SINGAPORE, July 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s Formosa Petrochemical Corp expects to cut its gasoline exports by about half in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis dents demand, a spokesman said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Post-pandemic opportunities for Singapore
First of two parts DESPITE having become one of the world’s most admired success stories, Singapore has always been aware that staying ahead requires relentless investment in continuous improvement ... ( read original story ...)
Former CapitaLand CEO Lim Ming Yan elected Singapore Business Federation’s new chairman
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) elected Mr Lim Ming Yan, Workforce Singapore chairman and former CEO of CapitaLand, as its new chairman at its 18th annual general meeting on ... ( read original story ...)
More payment delays hit Singapore firms in Q2; retail and services see worst jumps
Payment delays among firms in Singapore have risen for another quarter, with retail and services posting the highest jumps out of all sectors, amid the economy's coronavirus-induced partial lockdown.. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Keppel, Sembcorp, Perennial, SPH, ESR-Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (July 1):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
iClick Interactive Wins Big Data Award at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2020
Click Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ICLK), an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China, today announced that it has been named ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM’s brother urges voters to ‘rescue country’ at polls
The Singapore prime minister's estranged brother urged voters Tuesday to "rescue the future of the country" by backing the opposition as campaigning got underway for next week's general election. Lee ... ( read original story ...)
Now, China can’t even use Singapore route to push its FDIs into India – New Delhi planning this
Cash-rich Chinese firms seen routing India investments via the city nation which has free trade pact with New Delhi ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GE2020: ELD, IMDA issue advisory on party political films, use of paid online election advertising
SINGAPORE - In the lead-up to the polls, there has been a rise in the number of online videos with political themes, produced by political parties, socio-political entities and individuals.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Producer Prices Decline Slows In May
Singapore's producer prices declined at a softer rate in May, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GE2020: NSP to field three new faces in Sembawang, Tampines GRCs
A business owner is among three new faces that the National Solidarity Party (NSP) plans to field in the upcoming general election.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ascendas Reit’s rent waivers to tenants in Singapore total less than $20m so far this year
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Ascendas Reit (A-Reit) estimates that rent waivers provided to its tenants in Singapore year to date amount to less than $20 million.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)