Travelling to visit his family back in Dalian and Hainan in China during the throes of Covid-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021 was a “massive hassle to deal with”, said 27-year-old Xu Yuchuan.
China-Singapore FTA upgrade hailed
As a mutually beneficial deal, the upgraded FTA will also help China better align with international standards and further expand institutional opening-up, so as to advance its accession to the CPTPP, ...
Creepy crawlies or culinary delights: The buzz around South-east Asia’s booming bug business
FANCY some crispy beancurd with a side of crunchy black crickets? Perhaps kailan topped with minced garlic and nutty mealworms, or fresh poached prawns garnished with chewy silkworm pupae? Read more ...
Singapore’s Ho Ching and Jenny Lee on Forbes list of 100 most powerful women
The list features familiar and rising leaders in fields such as business and science globally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to keep finding ways to add value to China, says DPM Lawrence Wong
Despite China's economic headwinds, there are still “tremendous opportunities” for both sides to work together. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Forecasts of China’s slowing growth have no impact on collaboration with Singapore: DPM Wong
Find out more about subscription packages here. [BEIJING] Forecasts of China’s slowing growth have not affected Singapore’s collaboration with the country, which remains “an economy with tremendous ...
Singapore’s Ho Ching and Jenny Lee on Forbes list of 100 powerful women
The list features familiar and rising leaders in fields such as business and science. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Maybank appoints wealth management head Alvin Lee as new Singapore CEO
ALVIN Lee Han Eng has been appointed as Maybank’s country chief executive officer (CEO), CEO of Maybank Singapore and CEO of Malayan Banking’s Singapore branch, with effect from Jan 1, 2024. Read more ...
Property tax keeps market on even keel
Individuals may not welcome property tax hikes, but they have a moderating influence on the market Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto This Thursday: FCA Warns Against Poloniex, Robinhood Debuts in EU, and More
Additionally, some cryptocurrencies are being traded on Poloniex at discounts compared to other platforms. Singapore crypto firm Cake Group begins liquidation process Singapore-based Cake Group, the ...
Singapore pledges support for Laos’ 2024 chairmanship of Asean
Laos’ Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith and PM Lee exchanged views on stepping up bilateral cooperation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CNOOC, Vitol among suitors for Shell’s Singapore refinery
Located on Singapore's Bukom island, the assets comprise a refinery ... Shell is selling the assets as part of a review of its refining and chemicals business and has hired Goldman Sachs for the ...
Bounce Back in 2025 to Follow Tough 2024 for Singapore’s Manufacturing Industry
Singapore’s manufacturing production has doubled over the past 15 years. The city state witnessed a slump in 2023, and its manufacturing industry is facing a tough 2024, but it’s expected to bounce ...
Singapore, China to Begin Piloting Digital Currency in Tourism Spending Push
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to begin piloting the digital currency “E-CNY” in collaboration with China.
Singapore-Based Crypto Investment Firm Cake Group Files for Liquidation
Singapore-based Cake Group, the parent company of crypto platform Bake, is winding up its company and has filed for liquidation. According to a Tech in ...
Crypto platform operator Cake Group’s co-founder files bid to wind up firm amid shareholder dispute
A co-founder of Cake Group has filed in the Singapore court for the company to be wound up. Read more at straitstimes.com.