“As such, NParks strictly regulates the import of animals to prevent the introduction of exotic diseases into Singapore, to safeguard the health and welfare of animals, and to tackle the illegal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exports forecast slashed to -9 to -8% for 2019; shipments shrank 14.6% in Q2
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s key non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) sank by double digits in the second quarter, contracting by 14.6 per cent compared to a year ago, Enterprise Singapore said on Tuesday (Aug ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports fall 14.6% in Q2
SINGAPORE: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fell by 14.6 per cent in the second quarter of this year, as both shipments of electronic and non-electronic exports declined. According to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cuts Growth Outlook as Trade War Ripples Across Region
Other data Tuesday from Enterprise Singapore showed non-oil domestic exports shrank 14.6% in the second quarter from the year-earlier period as shipments of both electronic and non-electronic products ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slashes annual GDP forecast to 0-1% amid ‘strong headwinds’
SINGAPORE: With the economy likely to continue facing “strong headwinds” for the rest of 2019, Singapore has cut its expected growth for the year to between 0 to 1 per cent. The Ministry of Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Smugglers make hay as Indian govt hikes import duty on gold
With the Indian government jacking up import duty on gold, smuggling of the yellow metal from Persian Gulf countries, Singapore and Malaysia is in full swing. Ever since customs duty on the precious ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Sees ‘No Profit’ From Hong Kong Instability
Since protests started in June, sparked by a proposal to ease extraditions to the mainland, the idea has been mooted that business leaders wary of increased Chinese meddling in Hong Kong could move ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia ready for greater cooperation with Singapore across industries: President Joko Widodo
Once completed, having the sea bridge could ease travel and boost business between the two countries. Mr Widodo is also looking to work together with Singapore on human capital development, another ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slings a trade war antidote
Singapore became the first of 46 countries to sign a new United Nations (UN) treaty on commercial mediation on August 7, when officials from 70 nations convened in the city-state to officiate an ... ( read original story ...)
China Exports Rebound Just in Time to Face Fresh Trump Tariffs
helping to offset the drag from U.S. tariffs,” said Julian Evans-Pritchard at Capital Economics in Singapore. “Exports still look set to remain subdued in the coming quarters as any prop from a weaker ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy seen shrinking in Q2 as two sectors struggle
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy is expected to have contracted almost 3% in the second quarter, a slight improvement from advance estimates but reaffirming the risk of a possible recession as the trade ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail sales fall 8.9% in June
SINGAPORE: Retail sales in Singapore dropped 8.9 per cent in June 2019 compared to a year ago, according to figures released by the Department of Statistics (Singstat) on Thursday (Aug 8). The ... ( read original story ...)
Promising signs ahead for Singapore-led FDI
... members are the impressive numbers belonging to Alibaba.com - the world’s largest business-to-business e-commerce platform - with which Singapore’s Innovative Hub Pte., Ltd. has signed a ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel landlines disrupted; NETS, credit card machines affected, business owners say
SINGAPORE: Singtel customers on Thursday (Aug 8) reported experiencing disruptions to their land lines, with several business owners having problems with their NETS or credit card payment machines. ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore welcomes Vietnamese ties
Just last month, Enterprise Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation led one of the largest Singaporean business missions in recent years to Vietnam to seek new opportunities. The visit also ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Review | Changi Airport, Singapore
Ironically, as I was boarding my flight to Singapore from Male I passed a Turkish Air ad specifically for its business class lounge. “Our lounge is bigger than some airports” Truth. This thought ... ( read original story ...)