Japan to hike tariffs on frozen beef imports from U.S., others

TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Friday the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the United States and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will jump to 50 ... ( read original story ...)

Fullerton Family Package – Perfect for a quick getaway!

The building housed services and organisations such as the General Post Office, the Exchange, the Singapore Club, the Marine Department and the Import and Export Department. One of the most prominent things to remember about the Fullerton hotel is that ... ( read original story ...)

54-year-old caught smuggling foreign currency in rectum

The Sri Lankan passenger who attempted the smuggling was found to be from Negombo, and was bound to Singapore via Mumbai aboard the aircraft bearing the number 9W251, when he was intercepted by Customs officers at the departure terminal, Media Spokesperson ... ( read original story ...)

Carpenter nabbed with forex worth Rs.14mn in his rectum

... Mirror BIA Deputy Customs Director Parakrama Basnayake said the suspect was arrested after a tip off to the customs. He was bound to Singapore via Mumbai by flight 9W251. During the inquiry the suspect was identified as a carpenter from Negombo area. ( read original story ...)

Foreign investment surges 52%

Imports of foreign-invested enterprises reached $71.35 billion ... Japan was the runner-up, with $5.46 billion, or 24.92 per cent of the FDI. Singapore followed with $3.8 billion, accounting for 17.3 per cent of the total FDI. The central province of ... ( read original story ...)

Declining Exports to Singapore a ‘Blessing’ for Indonesia?

Over the past decade Indonesia has been able to ship more products, largely non-oil and gas items, directly from its ports to overseas destinations. A CMA CGM vessel. (Photo source: SINDO News) Jakarta, GIVnews.com – Indonesia’s exports to Singapore ... ( read original story ...)