Singapore-based Incomlend, an online invoice trading platform, on Tuesday announced it has raised $20 million funds in Series A round led by Sequoia India. The CMA CGM Group, a player in shipping and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports now seen growing 3-5% in 2020, with ‘worse-case scenario for world trade unlikely’
Singapore's total merchandise trade decreased by 15.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2020 compared to a year ago, with declines in both oil and non-oil trade.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: Kept afloat by government lifelines, will ‘zombie companies’ haunt Singapore?
Several businesses have managed to hold on thus far due to various government help schemes, but may have to make the heart-wrenching decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Atma Nirbhar push: Centre plans to restrict import of ‘non-essentials’ in these segments
In fact, after Singapore and Hong Kong, Vietnam has emerged as the third Asian trade partner, which counts on massive Chinese investments, to turn its usual trade deficit with India into a decent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will not return to pre-COVID 19 world, must chart a new path now, says minister
Covid 19 world, and must chart a new path by building a new economy now, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing. At a press conference ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports down 15.2% in Q2 2020, forecasts adjusted upwards
Total merchandise trade in Singapore declined by 15.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2020, following a slight growth of 0.5 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Insurer Axa weighs sale of Singapore business to raise cash
Axa is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the matter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy sank more than expected in Q2
Singapore's economy contracted faster in the second quarter than previously estimated amid continued fallout from Covid-19, revised data showed Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
French insurer Axa weighs sale of Singapore business to raise cash
Axa is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the matter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
AXA Considers Sale of Singapore Business as It Seeks to Raise Funds: Sources
AXA SA is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Axa Weighs Sale of Singapore Business to Raise Cash
Axa SA is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
As coronavirus batters Singapore’s economy, lost jobs loom as long-term headache
The impact is likely to be worse than after the 1997 Asian financial crisis, as accelerated economic restructuring reshapes industries, destroying some jobs permanently. ( read original story ...)
SA exports dip $673m during Covid-19 but China trade remains strong
South Australia’s exports have taken a $673m dive amid the coronavirus crisis but trade with China is booming. ( read original story ...)
Singapore companies in Tokyo open for business despite rising COVID-19 cases | Video
Singapore businesses are keeping up their activities in Tokyo despite the rising COVID-19 cases there. But as Michiyo Ishida reports, many have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
EU imports from Singapore up 12% in 6-month period after FTA came into effect
SINGAPORE - Despite the impact of Covid-19 on global trade, European Union (EU) imports from Singapore saw a 12 per cent increase in the first six months since the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Man charged with possessing and importing more than 150 unlicensed arms
SINGAPORE: A man was charged in court on Friday (Aug 7) with importing and possessing 158 unlicensed arms, after police received a tip-off ... ( read original story ...)