Singapore's labor shortage problems are easing as unemployment continues to fall close to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minister of Manpower Tan See Leng. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia approved to export frozen, chilled chicken to Singapore
Indonesia has been approved to export frozen, chilled, and heat-processed chicken meat and products to Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore electricity, gas tariffs to rise for next 3 months amid global energy crunch
Electricity and gas tariffs for the next three months are set to rise due to higher energy costs, announced grid operator SP Group and producer of piped town gas City Energy Thursday (30 June). The ... ( read original story ...)
I spent the night in a shipping container that was turned into a hotel in Singapore. It’s almost always sold out — and now I get why.
It was easy to forget that I was literally sleeping in a container unit parked in a carpark, thanks to the luscious foliage enclosing the compound. ( read original story ...)
Three Arrows Reprimanded by Singapore Over False Information
Three Arrows Capital, the crypto hedge fund ordered to liquidate after failing to repay creditors, was reprimanded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for providing false information and exceeding ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Reprimands Three Arrows Capital for Providing False Information
Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of MAS), reprimanded embattled hedge fund Three Arrows Capital for providing false information. MAS said the fund gave misleading information to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia agree to deepen cooperation in the digital and green economies
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to deepen cooperation in the digital economy and green economy, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) in a news release on Thursday (Jun 30). Sin ... ( read original story ...)
Beer Made With Recycled Toilet Water Is Creating a Buzz in Singapore
Brewerkz in collaboration with Singapore's national water agency have introduced the beer to promote sustainability. ( read original story ...)
Singapore approves Indonesia as new source for chicken imports
SINGAPORE: Indonesia has been approved as a new source for the import of chilled, frozen and processed chicken, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Thursday (Jun 30). This adds to the list of more ... ( read original story ...)
Lunar New Year Looks Lucrative for Singapore Restaurants
(Bloomberg) --As the world marks the start of the Year of the Tiger on Feb. 1, the question for Asia’s food and beverage industry: Will Lunar New Year be as good for business as it was before the ... ( read original story ...)
Round Island Route: Exploring the eastern half of Singapore on two wheels
CNA’s Vanessa Lim and Jeremy Long took two days to experience the sights, smells and sounds of the 75-kilometre route linking Seletar and Labrador Park. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Silicon Valley tie for second place in ranking of top data centre markets
Last year’s iteration of the ranking placed Singapore fifth out of 48 markets. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Lunar New Year Looks Lucrative for Singapore Restaurants
Last year, consumers in China spent around $127 billion on Lunar New Year-related dining and shopping, according to China’s Commerce Ministry. That figure was 29% higher than in 2020, but marked a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. CDC Warns Against Travel to Mexico, Brazil, Singapore Over COVID-19
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday advised against travel to a dozen destinations, including Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Ecuador, Kosovo, Philippines and Paraguay. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘disappointed by the lack of progress’ in implementing ASEAN agreement in Myanmar: MFA
SINGAPORE: On the first anniversary of the seizure of power by the military in Myanmar, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said it is “disappointed by the lack of progress” in implementing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial talent flees to Singapore under ‘zero COVID’ policy
The strict zero COVID policy adopted by Hong Kong has forced international corporations to recruit from a shrinking talent pool, leaving businesses to consider shifting operations to Singapore. "Hong ... ( read original story ...)