The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched six next-generation patrol craft to enhance the nation’s frontline capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Slow Recovery as Economy Plunges by Record
Singapore’s economy suffered a bigger contraction in the second quarter than previously estimated, signaling a long recovery ahead for the trade-reliant nation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s recession worse than first thought as virus slams Asia’s exporters
Singapore's recession was deeper than first estimated in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic dealt a major blow to Asia's trade-reliant economies. "There continues to be significant ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore second-quarter recession deeper than initial estimates
Singapore's recession was deeper than first thought in the second quarter due to coronavirus lockdown measures, and the government said the trade-reliant economy's path to recovery remained uncertain ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports down 15.2% in Q2 2020, forecasts adjusted upwards
Total merchandise trade in Singapore declined by 15.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2020, following a slight growth of 0.5 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Insurer Axa weighs sale of Singapore business to raise cash
Axa is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the matter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy sank more than expected in Q2
Singapore's economy contracted faster in the second quarter than previously estimated amid continued fallout from Covid-19, revised data showed Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Posts Bigger GDP Contraction in Second Quarter
Singapore’s economy had a bigger contraction in the second quarter than previously estimated, signaling a long recovery ahead for the trade-reliant nation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Economy Posts Worse Contraction in Second Quarter
Singapore’s economy had a bigger contraction in the second quarter than previously estimated, signaling a long recovery ahead for the trade-reliant nation.Gross domestic product plunged an annualized ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Downgrades Second Quarter GDP as Lockdown Measures Hurt
Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 13.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, the ministry of trade and industry said on Tuesday, versus the 12.6% drop seen in the government's advance estimate. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy contracted 13.2% on-year in the second quarter — worse than advance estimates
The Ministry of Trade and Industry revised its full-year forecast for Singapore to register an economic contraction of between 5% and 7% in 2020. ( read original story ...)
How Singapore Nurtured Foreign Trio Who Became Billionaires
David Chen left his native China as a teenager to attend school in Singapore. Little did he know that his adopted city would help him reach the ranks of the ultra-rich.The co-founder of Sea Ltd. is ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore Nurtured Foreign Tech Trio Who Became Billionaires
David Chen left his native China as a teenager to attend school in Singapore. Little did he know that his adopted city would help him reach the ranks of the ultra-rich.The co-founder of Sea Ltd. is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based NRI media entrepreneurs list $100 million SPAC IPO on Nasdaq
Vistas Media Acquisition Company (VMAC) on Friday commenced trading of its $100 million initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. The offering consists of 10,000,000 units at a pri ... ( read original story ...)
French insurer Axa weighs sale of Singapore business to raise cash
Axa is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the matter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s pedestrian code of conduct divides opinion among path users
Those who support the code of conduct say that pedestrians have a part to play in avoiding accidents.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)