Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen criticized both the U.S. and China for taking “unilateral actions,” lumping the two rivals together as nations challenging the current global order. In a speech to the annual IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security forum ... ( read original story ...)
Lee Hsien Loong signed agreement to import cheap Indian labour
The move to import cheap foreign labour is to shore up the population to 6.9 million by 2030, as earlier planned by PM Lee Hsien Loong in his population white paper. Singapore’s unemployment rate is currently at 3%, while the unemployment rate of fresh ... ( read original story ...)
Aavin to export dairy products to 15 more countries by year-end
CHENNAI: After successfully making foray into the Singapore markets with the ultra high temperature (UHT) milk in November last year, Aavin is now eyeing exports of dairy products to 15 more countries by the end of the current year. The countries which the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. record oil exports bite into Russia, OPEC market share in Asia
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Record crude oil volumes exported from ... in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The United States is set to export 2.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, of which 1.3 million bpd will head to Asia ... ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore to upgrade Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
The review includes expanded tariff concessions for an additional 30 products and improved rules to provide more flexibility for Singapore exports into India to qualify for preferential tariffs under the agreement, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Dairy demonstrates commitment to Southeast Asia with Singapore innovation partnership
A Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Food Innovation & Resource Centre (FIRC) at Singapore Polytechnic paves the way for further innovation in Southeast Asian foods and beverages with U.S. dairy ingredients. ( read original story ...)
Singapore start-up secures $12.3 billion in assets for blockchain platform
NEW YORK (Reuters) - FUSION, a Singapore-based crypto-finance start-up, has secured $12.3 billion in financial assets from three strategic partners that have committed to lock in those funds with the organization's public blockchain platform, FUSION ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Startup Secures $12.3 Bln in Assets on Blockchain Platform
Singapore-based crypto-finance company FUSION has secured $12.3 bln in financial assets from three strategic partners, who will lock those assets on the startups’ public blockchain platform, Reuters reported June 1. The funds were reportedly provided by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks
CIMB Singapore bank is a part of Malaysian financial company CIMB Group, that offered a full range of personal and commercial banking services. Citibank Singapore is a part of the US-based global financial group Citigroup, the first American bank branch in ... ( read original story ...)
Free admission to Singapore’s largest celebration of the beautiful game held from 14 June to 30 July at the OCBC square
Come on down and show your support as Singapore throws the biggest party to celebrate the beautiful game so dear to the nation Billed as the largest celebration of the beautiful game in Singapore, the inaugural Singapore Sports Hub Festival of Football ... ( read original story ...)
Mattis takes hard line on China in Singapore speech
Singapore (CNN)US Defense Secretary James Mattis accused China of "intimidation and coercion" in the Indo-Pacific and declared that the United States does not plan to abandon its role in the region during a speech Saturday in Singapore. "Make no mistake ... ( read original story ...)
The US could end up paying for North Korea’s stay at a luxury hotel during the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
The US is reportedly looking for ways to facilitate travel accommodations for North Korean officials set to meet President Donald Trump on June 12. Kim Jong Un's team reportedly indicated Kim Jong Un's entourage preferred to stay at an island resort near ... ( read original story ...)
SINGAPORE | Mattis slams China on South China Sea island weaponization
SINGAPORE — China’s placement of weapons systems on manmade islands in the South China Sea is designed to intimidate and coerce others in the region, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday, laying out a sharp criticism of Beijing at an ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s AGL expects to make decision on LNG import terminal in FY2019
SINGAPORE, June 1 (Reuters) - AGL Energy Ltd, Australia’s biggest power producer, expects to make a final investment decision on the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in the financial year of 2019, a company official said on ... ( read original story ...)
Faster customs clearance for goods exported by Singapore firms to Australia
SINGAPORE - Companies that have been certified by the Singapore Customs for adhering to robust security practices can now enjoy a faster customs clearance process for goods that they export to Australia, the agency for trade facilitation and revenue ... ( read original story ...)
Customs to rush process for Australia-bound exports
There will be lesser documentary and cargo inspections. The Singapore Customs signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of Authorised Economic Operator with the Australian Border Force (ABF). This allows certified Singapore companies to have lower ... ( read original story ...)