Private developers sold 1,256 new homes excluding executive condominiums in August, surprising analysts by achieving the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Winson Oil wins favourable ICC decisions in claims against banks – documents
A Singapore oil trader has won favourable decisions from the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) against two banks in trade-finance disputes related to troubled Hin Leong Trading, ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia-Pacific trade mixed as Japan’s exports plunge in August
Apple supplier stocks in the region will be watched by investors after the Cupertino-based tech giant on Tuesday announced new devices and services, including a new Apple Watch and two new iPad models ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore turns to domestic tourism as travel sector reels from coronavirus
Singapore is turning to domestic tourism as borders remain largely closed to leisure travelers, said Chaly Mah, chairman of the Singapore Tourism Board. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Pay Citizens for Keeping Healthy With Apple Watch
Apple Inc. and the government of Singapore have partnered on a two-year health initiative dubbed LumiHealth, which is built around tracking and rewarding user behavior through the Apple Watch gadget ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines reportedly plans to offer sightseeing ‘flights to nowhere’ that take off and land at the same airport
For those looking to take a sightseeing flight during your next stay-cation, Singapore Airlines will soon have you covered, according to a new report. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Crack Resistance At 2,500 Points
The Singapore stock market on Tuesday snapped the five-day losing streak in which it had dropped almost 30 points or 1.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 2,485-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Apple and Singapore will reward Apple Watch owners for healthy activity
Singapore residents with an Apple Watch can use a new LumiHealth app to earn rewards of up to $380 Singapore dollars — about U.S. $280 — for activities like meditation, walks, swimming, better quality ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businesses most digitally-ready in Asia-Pacific finds DBS survey
Singapore businesses take the lead in digitalisation efforts among peers in the Asia-Pacific To engage more than 1,100 corporate clients on how digital solutions can help businesses thrive in the next ... ( read original story ...)
Digital opportunities seized by Singapore companies amid Covid-19 landscape
As the global economy comes to terms with doing business during the pandemic, Singapore companies are seizing digital opportunities More than 30 organisations are participating in the Virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Stringent rules on FTA import of white goods from September 21
Rules will come into effect. It aims to check misuse of relaxations made available under free-trade agreements (FTAs) and help the domestic industry With the help of new mechanism of verification, the ... ( read original story ...)
Import of mobiles, cameras, electronic items from FTA partners under scanner
What has caused concern among the authorities is the fact that while India’s exports to FTA partner countries remain almost flat under major treaties, imports rose rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Customs authorities to monitor imports under FTA to curb duty evasion
Customs authorities would be closely watching imports of these products coming from countries with which India has FTAs, from September 21, officials in the finance ministry said, in order to curb ... ( read original story ...)
Report: U.S. Imports Trending Down 5% but China Recovers and Vietnam Climbs
Jungle Scout, the leading all-in-one platform for selling on Amazon, released a new report exploring the fast-changing landscape of global trade to the United States, and revealing the unprecedented ... ( read original story ...)
Chennai Port extends carrying time to 7 days for DP world, PSA Singapore
It also said the extension in carrying time is expected to facilitate more time for exporters who can move the trailers in advance to avoid the peak hours rush ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore partners Apple on new LumiHealth app to promote healthy lifestyle changes
Singapore has partnered with Apple on a new app, LumiHealth, which uses technology and behavioural insights to encourage Singaporeans to make ... ( read original story ...)