On April 3, officials seized 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales worth some $38.7 million from a container in Singapore which was also en route to Vietnam from Nigeria. Under Singaporean law, those found ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seizes record 28 tons of pangolin scales in a week
Five days later, they found 14 more tons in 474 bags in another container. The National Parks Board, Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said in a statement on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore authorities seize 12.7 tonnes of pangolin scales in 2nd haul within a week
The second haul was detected on Monday (Apr 8) in a 40-footer container that was on its way from Nigeria to Vietnam, the National Parks Board (NParks), Singapore Customs and Immigration & Checkpoints ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seizes more pangolin scales in week’s 2nd bust
The National Parks Board, Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority say the cargo was declared as cassia seeds. Last Wednesday, officials discovered a record 14.2 tons of ... ( read original story ...)
Record Singapore bust puts scrutiny on overlooked pangolin
Five days later, they found 14 more tons in 474 bags in another container. The National Parks Board, Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said in a statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Apex court clears businessman, firm of importing logs without permit
The court ruled that the rosewood brought into Singapore by Mr Wong Wee Keong, 58, and his company Kong Hoo was in transit, and was not imported. Thus, the charges against Mr Wong and his company for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore small businesses grew at strongest pace since 2015: poll
Increasing costs remain one of the biggest challenges facing Singapore small businesses with 45.9 per cent of those surveyed stating that increasing costs had a major negative impact on their business ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seizes 14 tons of pangolin scales in a single bust
Singapore has seized 14 tons of pangolin scales belonging to around 21,000 endangered mammals in the second such bust in less than a week. The scales, which were en route from Nigeria to Vietnam, were ... ( read original story ...)
Wilmar kept at ‘hold’ by OCBC before 1Q results reveal
SINGAPORE (Apr 10): OCBC Investment Research is keeping Wilmar International at “hold” given the group is expected to report its 1Q19 results in about a month’s time, during which it may see a ... ( read original story ...)
Are Singapore Banks Still Undervalued?
The three major listed banks in Singapore are DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39), and United Overseas Bank Ltd (SGX: U11). From the beginning of ... ( read original story ...)
3 Singapore Companies That Have Paid Dividends For More Than 20 Years
In fact, three Singapore companies have paid a dividend for more than 20 years. The first company is Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Limited (SGX: O39). Click here to read more. Company 2 The next ... ( read original story ...)
10 Reasons Why the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens Is This April’s Must-See Sports Event (For You and Your Family)
Rugby mania descends upon Singapore every April. This year, from 13 to 14 April, expect it to reach fever pitch with the adrenaline-pumping festivities and carnival-esque mood at the HSBC Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Bumper week for sports: Singapore Badminton Open, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, The Ring Fighting Championship
Sports fans in Singapore are in for a week of exceptional sporting events, with top international athletes coming to town for high-quality competitions in the Republic. This year’s Singapore Badminton ... ( read original story ...)
Record seizure of pangolin scales made in Singapore
More than 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales, one of the world's most endangered species, have been seized in Singapore. The scales, packed in 230 bags in a shipping container along with 177kg (390lb) of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shares May Be Stuck In Neutral
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market on Monday halted the seven-day winning streak in which it had picked up more than 120 points or 3.9 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the ... ( read original story ...)
Kpler, Powernext to launch LNG trading platform in Singapore
SINGAPORE, April 9 (Reuters) - French data firm Kpler and energy exchange Powernext plan to launch a trading platform for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Singapore this year, company executives told ... ( read original story ...)