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Singapore is Sri Lanka’s 20th export destination and eighth trading partner. In terms of trade in goods, Singapore is not a significant export market of Sri Lanka. But, being an important member of the ASEAN with a high trade to GDP ratio (168.5% world ... ( read original story ...)

Sri Lanka on Tuesday signed its first comprehensive two-way free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore, aiming to expand its export market and boost investment amid heavy debt and diminishing export demand from Western nations and Europe. The signing of the ... ( read original story ...)

The deal guarantees tariff-free access for Singapore exports to Sri Lanka on 80 per cent of all tariff lines for 15 years, a statement from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said. Singapore already applies a zero tariff rate for 99 per cent of the ... ( read original story ...)

COLOMBO - The new free trade agreement between Singapore and Sri Lanka will benefit Singapore businesses by giving them greater access to the Sri Lankan market, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday (Jan 23). This access will come in the form of ... ( read original story ...)

Sri Lanka yesterday signed its first comprehensive two-way free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore, aiming to expand its export market and boost investment amid heavy debt and diminishing export demand from Western nations and Europe. Both countries ... ( read original story ...)

With the FTA, tariff savings for Singapore exports are estimated to hit S$10 million annually. Singapore and Sri Lanka are also committed to granting better access to each other's services markets, said MTI, adding that the agreement includes sectors of ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Iswaran signs the bilateral free trade agreement with Sri Lanka's Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Samarawickrama in Colombo. (Reuters Photo) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Tuesday signed its first ... ( read original story ...)

"Sri Lanka is a promising market for Singapore small and medium-sized enterprises. (It offers) compelling business opportunities... at sizes digestible by Singapore companies," said Singapore Business Federation chairman Teo Siong Seng, who is leading a ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore is the fifth-wealthiest Southeast Asian Nation by GDP (world rank: 39). It is one of the most peaceful countries in the world. However, before leaving for Singapore you must know that there are some rules of the country for example military ... ( read original story ...)

Passengers with tickets for the Cebu-Singapore flights from March 25 ... PAL is also set to expand services in different cities in China to promote tourist and business travel. The carrier is looking to expand operations in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Transportation and Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Uber will launch a new service in Singapore, dubbed UberFLASH ... ( read original story ...)

"Late-stage transactions will continue, with investors placing larger but safer bets on companies with proven business models and the strongest path to profitability," he added. Singapore recorded 17 VC deals totalling US$205 million (S$271 million ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Business Review previously reported that the government will freeze vehicle growth for cars and motorcycles, or those in categories A, B, and D, starting February 2018. The move is in line with the expansion of the city's road network. ( read original story ...)

SPH Radio's Money FM89.3 starts on Jan 29; it will tackle personal finance in a talk-show format Singapore will soon have its first radio station dedicated to business news and personal finance. To be launched on Jan 29, Money FM89.3 targets general ... ( read original story ...)

SGX, a global listing hub for business trusts and real estate investment trusts, has been considering the move for about a year on the recommendation of a key Singapore advisory panel. “Singapore is making huge efforts to transition into the new economy ... ( read original story ...)

HMS Industrial Networks on 12 January announced the opening of their new sales and support office in Singapore. This new office will help expand the market presence and local business of HMS in the growing South East Asian market. HMS has been doing ... ( read original story ...)