China's crude oil imports in August climbed 13% from a year earlier, buoyed by hefty orders placed earlier this year when global oil prices collapsed and as cargoes previously delayed by congestion at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy expected to contract 6% this year as private-sector economists downgrade forecasts: MAS survey
SINGAPORE: Private-sector economists are expecting the Singapore economy to contract 6 per cent this year, a slight downgrade from their earlier ... ( read original story ...)
STB will start accepting applications to hold business events for up to 250 people from Oct 1
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will start accepting applications to pilot large-scale meetings of up to 250 people from Oct 1, as ... ( read original story ...)
China Life Singapore Announced the Official Launch of China Life Singapore Agency Channel
China Life Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd ("China Life Singapore") today announced the launch of the Agency Channel. It aims to penetrate the local insurance industry and build a trusted and ... ( read original story ...)
You have enough to pay off your home loan early; but should you?
It is a miracle! For years you’ve slogged away at your home loan, thinking you were never going to get it paid. Then lo and behold, long before even your 55th birthday, you check the mortgage and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Sabana Reit, CapitaLand Mall Trust, CCT, StarHub, Boustead Projects
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Sept 7):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Air-conditioning – the unspoken energy guzzler in Singapore
The good news is a sea change has been underway to curb unsustainable use of air-conditioning, says Kavickumar Muruganathan. ( read original story ...)
Bringing Enhanced Cancer Care to Singapore with Varian’s Halcyon System
Varian (NYSE: VAR) today announced that Proton Therapy Pte. Ltd. has placed an order for a Halcyon system, making them the first to bring this innovative treatment platform into Singapore, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s freelancers find new income during the coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit the independent workforce, CNBC Make It spoke to freelancers in some of the Singaporean economy's hardest-hit sectors to learn about their new ways of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Retailers go digital during the Great Singapore Sale | Video
The Great Singapore Sale shopping event is going entirely digital for the first time because of COVID-19. As Singapore's first virtual furniture mega mall goes online as part of the event, Chua Tian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slaps $447,000 fine on broadband operators for service outages
StarHub and M1 have been fined a total of SG$610,000 ($447,090) for broadband service disruptions in April and May this year that were found to be due to human oversight. ( read original story ...)
DBS named best bank in the world in nod to its response to Covid-19 crisis
DBS has been named Best Bank in the World by financial publication Global Finance, marking the third consecutive year it has been recognised through various awards as a top global bank.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Virus cases getting less; 40 new Covid-19 cases with four local and 13 imported
There were 40 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Sunday afternoon (Sept 6), including four community cases and 13 imported cases. ( read original story ...)
‘End of Singapore’ for expats as government tells firms to hire locals in coronavirus crisis
Despite growing interest in Singapore as an alternative global hub to troubled Hong Kong, the government last month raised the costs of employing foreigners by increasing the minimum wage requirement ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SMEs branch out into mask manufacturing as new revenue source
Digital printing firm AVS Technologies faced difficulties sourcing surgical masks for its workers earlier this year but meeting that challenge has generated a new revenue stream for the company.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 40 new Covid-19 cases, including 4 in community and 13 imported
The four community cases announced on Sunday are all work pass holders. The 13 imported cases had been placed on stay-home notices.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)