Labour has accused trade secretary Liz Truss of a “catastrophic blunder” which could mean that UK companies which sign up to the government’s flagship freeport programme will be shut out of export ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore puts ‘temporary pause’ on new data centres: Why and what it means for the industry
SINGAPORE: With consumers and businesses gobbling up more data in an increasingly connected world, data centres are in hot demand. Packed with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Stellar Stock Run Stalls as Global Virus Cases Jump
A rally in one of Asia’s best-performing stock markets is stalling amid rising virus cases at home and a rethink of the global reflation trade. ( read original story ...)
Business model has to change to safeguard trust in media: Minister
While newspaper readership in Singapore has grown, bottom lines have suffered as the old business model that relies heavily on advertising revenue no longer works, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. ( read original story ...)
Business as usual at Singapore’s parks as most stick to routine – and new Covid-19 rules
At East Coast Park, and along the Rail Corridor, most people were in groups of three or four.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Starting a business with mum? This Singaporean learned valuable life lessons
Working with family has its ups and downs – the duo behind local skincare brand Two Halves, Jo and daughter Ashley Yong, found that the perks far ... ( read original story ...)
Webinar on “Accelerating Growth of Food Sector” Buyer –Seller Meet between Sri Lanka and Singapore
As an initiative of FYIstival South Asia Edition of Global Connect at the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), a webinar on “Accelerating Growth of Food Sector and a Buyer Seller Meet” was organised ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Trade Surges as Global Stimulus Keeps Export Boom Going
China’s exports rose more than expected in April, suggesting its trade out-performance could last longer than expected this year, fueled by global fiscal stimulus. Global appetite for Chinese goods ... ( read original story ...)
Despite lower net imports, Singapore fuel oil stocks surge to over 4-year high
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories jumped 11% to a more than four-year high in the week to May 5 despite lower net import volumes which sank to a five-week low, official data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Malaysian woman admits performing invasive nose treatment illegally in Singapore hotel
SINGAPORE: A Malaysian beauty consultant came to Singapore to perform illegal invasive beauty procedures on customers, administering a local ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian woman performed illegal cosmetic procedures in Singapore
A Malaysian woman who entered Singapore to carry out illegal cosmetic procedures pleaded guilty to her charges on Thursday (6 May). ( read original story ...)
TABLE-Singapore fuel oil stocks soar to more than four-year high
The following is Singapore's onshore inventory of oil products, held by up to 13 major oil and oil storage companies as of May 5, according to data released on Thursday by Enterprise Singapore. For ... ( read original story ...)
In the race for planet-friendly milk, Singapore startup substitutes dairy with algae
“There are some challenges being based here [in Asia], but we’re still very optimistic that we can close the current round of funding,” said Wang, who has said he wants to help “transform Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slashes audience capacities for live performances following COVID-19 spike and tightened restrictions
Audience capacities for live performances in Singapore will be slashed as COVID-19 restrictions tighten from May 8 to 30 due to a spike in local cases. ( read original story ...)
Newspaper publisher Singapore Press Holdings to transfer troubled media business into not-for-profit entity
The company's media business includes English broadsheets The Straits Times and The Business Times, as well as Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to host Bloomberg New Economy Forum in November; 400 business, government leaders to attend
SINGAPORE: The Bloomberg New Economy Forum will be held in Singapore from Nov 16 to Nov 19, bringing together business and government leaders and ... ( read original story ...)