The World Economic Forum announced Monday that it had called off its planned annual gathering of global political, economic and business leaders, which had been set for August in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Emerging Stronger Taskforce: 6 key shifts and what they mean for Singapore
It noted that the scale and nature of the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the pace of these structural shifts.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports continue to grow in April but at slower pace of 6%
SINGAPORE: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose at a slower pace of 6 per cent in April, down from the 11.9 per cent expansion in March. ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports see slower 6% growth in April
SINGAPORE - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) expanded at a slower pace in April, with growth supported by non-electronics such as petrochemicals and specialised machinery.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: April Non-oil Domestic Exports herald a weak start to the economy in 2Q21
Tapering export strength and a significant reduction in domestic economic activity during new month-long Covid-19 restrictions will weigh on GDP growth ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Non-Oil Domestic Exports Tumble 8.8% On Month In April
The total value of non-oil domestic exports in Singapore was down 8.8 percent on month in April, Enterprise Singapore said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports Rose 6.0% in April
SINGAPORE--Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 6.0% in April from a year earlier, mainly due to shipments of non-electronics such as specialized machinery, petrochemicals and primary chemicals. ( read original story ...)
Sales at retail stores in some Singapore heartland malls plummet on first day of tightened Covid-19 safety rules
Even though they are allowed to remain open, stores in heartland malls that rely on walk-in traffic from diners who have meals at nearby eateries still saw their business plummet drastically on the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong tightens restrictions on Taiwan arrivals, while Singapore and Japan could be next
Unvaccinated travellers will have to undergo quarantine at designated hotels for 21 days and show negative coronavirus test before boarding flights ... ( read original story ...)
Region II crops like mung beans evaluated for export potential
CROPS from Cagayan Valley (Region II) are being evaluated for export potential to East Asian markets, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 31 new Covid-19 cases, 19 in the community; 271 imported Covid-19 cases from South Asia in past 28 days
There were 31 new coronavirus cases, including 19 in the community, as at Saturday said the Ministry of Health (MOH). ( read original story ...)
All ‘mask-off’ activities in Singapore cancelled to stop Covid-19 spread
Recent clusters have shown that transmission is more likely to take place in indoor settings.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore Travel Bubble in Doubt, Sending Shares Lower
Edward Yau, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, said Friday there’s a “high chance” the so-called travel bubble might not proceed as scheduled, which was later echoed by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares tumble 2.2% to more than two-month lows, as tighter COVID-19 curbs raise jitters
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares tumbled to a more than two-month low on Friday (May 14), with aviation-related counters among the worst hit, as ... ( read original story ...)
HKong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble At Risk Of Bursting
Hong Kong and Singapore's "Air Travel Bubble" may not go ahead on its second attempted launch. Hong Kong's Commerce Secretary on Friday told reporters that the "bubble arrangement might not be able to ... ( read original story ...)
Young Singapore entrepreneur Harsh Dalal removed from Forbes list
Local entrepreneur Harsh Dalal claimed to run a US$25 million (S$33 million) tech start-up and was one of the honorees of Forbes' annual 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2021. ( read original story ...)