Singapore reported 11 new community cases of COVID-19 for the second day, out of a total of 213 new infections as of noon on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: could Singapore take Hong Kong’s finance crown? It’s keeping mum
The city state has been clear it does not want to be seen as taking advantage of Hong Kong’s political turmoil. Yet its generous tax rates, lower rents and safe streets are undeniably appealing. ( read original story ...)
Singapore GE2020: PAP’s diverse slate represents majority, says PM Lee
The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has put forward one of its more diverse slates of candidates while also stepping up the pace of party renewal.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia to Create Rules for Cross-Border Travel
Singapore and Malaysia agreed to establish reciprocal arrangements for essential business travel and periodic commuting, following a call between their respective prime ministers on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore GE2020: PM Lee Hsien Loong unveils PAP’s manifesto, focus is on working together to overcome Covid-19 crisis
GE2020 is not a normal one, with Singapore in the middle of the most severe crisis the world has faced for decades, said PM Lee.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
GE2020: PAP’s manifesto focuses on ‘keeping Singapore going’
From COVID-19 measures to its bumper slate of new candidates, the ruling People’s Action Party – the “mainstream party in Singapore” – is focusing on immediate priorities in its manifesto. ( read original story ...)
China’s IMO-compliant marine fuel exports in May down 20% m/m
China's low-sulphur marine fuel exports fell 20% last month to 1.14 million tonnes compared with April, reflecting a monthly dip in demand from international shipping, Chinese customs data released ... ( read original story ...)
China’s May soy imports from Brazil hit highest monthly total in 2 years
M ay imports from Brazil 8.86 mln T, up 41% year on year -customs. Imports from the U.S. nearly halved. BEIJING/SINGAPORE, June 26 (Reuters) - China's soybean imports from top sup ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Saudi oil imports surge in May to all-time high – customs
Russia 1.82 mln bpd * First U.S. imports since last November * No Venezuelan imports; Iranian shipments near record lows BEIJING/SINGAPORE, June 25 (Reuters) - China's crude oil imports from Saudi ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyers for Singapore listed firms get best practices guide for SGX RegCo submissions
Singapore lawyers making submissions to the bourse operator's regulatory arm on behalf of listed issuers can now refer to a guide that sets out recommendations and best practices.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Workaholic Tipped to Lead Singapore Doubles Down on Free Trade
Singaporeans go to the polls next month ahead of the third change in prime minister in some six decades. And it’s all but certain to be a business-friendly technocrat known to work so hard he was back ... ( read original story ...)
Business transformation more urgent now: Chee Hong Tat
The coronavirus pandemic has made business transformation even more crucial and the Government must support the push for change by providing a pro-enterprise environment, said Senior Minister of State ... ( read original story ...)
India to impose stricter rules & tariffs on Chinese imports amid border row
The Bureau of Indian Standards is to impose tougher norms on at least 370 Chinese products, to ensure items that can be locally produced aren’t imported, sources told the Economic Times. The products ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Singapore’s Great Eastern buys stake in Axiata Digital’s business for $70 mln
SAYS SINGAPORE INSURER GREAT EASTERN TO BUY 21.9% STAKE IN FINTECH BIZ FOR $70 MILLION * AXIATA DIGITAL SAYS TRANS ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Political Old Guards Step Aside in Next Elections
Singapore’s coming elections will not see familiar faces who are considered old guards of both the incumbent and opposition parties. ( read original story ...)
Singapore expats who flouted circuit breaker rules fined up to US$6,400
The judge said the six men and a woman ‘flagrantly breached’ coronavirus circuit breaker laws for the ‘frivolous purpose of drinking and chatting’. ( read original story ...)