The Singapore economy is expected to grow by around 1 per cent in 2023, narrowing from a previous forecast range of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent due to subdued external demand. Nadirah Zaidi reports.
Nvidia working with US to make sure new China chips adhere to export curbs – report
CEO Jensen Huang said the company is working closely with the U.S. government to ensure new chips for the Chinese market are compliant with U.S. export restrictions, Reuters reported. Last month, it ...
Singapore’s middle distillates dip slightly amid surging exports
Singapore's middle distillates inventories fell marginally week-on-week as net exports of both gasoil and jet fuel/kerosene grew.
Cambodia’s export to RCEP members sharply up in 10 months
Cambodia exported US$6.45 billion worth of products to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries in the first 10 months of 2023, up 26.5 per cent from the same period ...
NVIDIA making China-specific chips in compliance with US export restrictions
Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO, confirmed their commitment to developing products complying with strict US regulations for exporting chips to China ...
Singapore releases national AI strategy 2.0, plans for 15,000 AI experts
Singapore released an updated version of its national AI strategy ... Meanwhile, the United States, one of the world’s top chip manufacturing hubs, has begun to tighten export controls targeting ...
GRAINS-Wheat steadies after slide with export demand in focus
Chicago wheat edged higher on Tuesday in a technical recovery from a day-earlier slide, with traders watching to see if recent price lows will stir export demand. Corn also steadied after a sharp fall ...
‘New era’ in Singapore-China ties? Incoming PM Lawrence Wong and Li Qiang agree to boost cooperation
Both discussed potential areas of collaboration within the digital economy, renewable and clean energy sector Analysts say Wong's four-day Beijing visit is a sign of 'increased responsibility in ...
Woman who bought $18.68m GCB loses lawsuit against property agency over seller’s brochure
The High Court said any false impression that the entire land area could be redeveloped was a “misimpression on her part”. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Runners from 70 countries participate in Singapore Marathon
THE Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2023 saw participants from more than 70 countries—including elite athletes, passionate runners and first-timers—complete the Marathon and Half Marathon ...
Singapore stocks rebound after two sessions of losses, with STI up 0.3%
Gainers outnumbered losers 339 to 223, with 820 million securities worth $717.6 million changing hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks rebound after two sessions of losses; STI up 0.3%
Gainers outnumbered losers 339 to 223; 820 million securities worth $717.6 million changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and China reaffirm close ties, discuss need to advance mutually beneficial cooperation
Singapore and China reaffirmed their "multifaceted and close ties" and agreed to keep up efforts to advance mutually beneficial cooperation, said the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), after Deputy Prime ...
A ‘new era’ of Singapore-China ties? Lawrence Wong eyes stronger partnership on Beijing trip
Wong is expected to take over as Singapore PM by next November, giving him a short runway to forge connections with emerging Chinese leaders He's set to co-chair meetings concerning areas for ...
China ready to ‘pursue even more ambitious goals’ with Singapore: Premier Li
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met China’s Premier Li Qiang and Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing, as part of an official visit to China.
Singapore must consider Asean interests in its US-China calculations: Sinologist Wang Gungwu
A published lecture by the prominent Australian Sinologist explores how Singapore’s US-China balancing act is critical to regional peace.