Deng Xiaoping, China's former liberalizing premier who opened the once-closed nation to the outside world, once famously quipped th ...
Upgraded Singapore-China free trade agreement among 24 signed at annual top-level meeting
The agreements were unveiled at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, co-chaired by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
Singapore in minority of nations with no tax on sugar-sweetened drinks
More than 100 countries have such taxes, according to a recently released report by the WHO. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and China discuss ties, plan reciprocal 30-day visa-free entry
Singapore and China will implement a 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement, media reported on Thursday, citing Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Director of 3 Singapore companies used to funnel US$49,000 from US FBI scam fined
SINGAPORE: A director of three companies incorporated by foreigners in Singapore was fined by a court on Thursday (Dec 7), after it emerged that the companies were used to funnel US$49,000 (S$65,800) ...
China’s Exports Snap Monthslong Decline in November
The country’s exports rose 0.5% in November, beating expectations and ending a six-month decline stemming from weaker global appetite for Chinese goods.
Chinese exports edge higher for first time in 6 months
Exports rose 0.5 per cent year on year in dollar terms, official data showed on Thursday, compared with a forecast of a 1.1 per cent decline in a Reuters poll of analysts. In October, exports dropped 6.
The CEO of a budget airline said he flew on Singapore Airlines because his flights were full. People aren’t buying it.
Not everyone believes AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes' explanation for flying on a rival airline this week.
Singapore’s retail sales to rebound on year-end festivities, concerts: expert
Retailers can look forward to more spending this holiday season. Retail sales in Singapore are expected to recover and receive a much needed boost from year-end festivities, government cash ...
Singapore’s Approach to Crypto Regulation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released the second and final tranche of responses as feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers. TRM Labs ...
MTI: Singapore’s top ranking in world’s most expensive cities list does not reflect the cost of living
The spokesperson highlighted a key discrepancy that the consumption basket in the survey diverges from typical Singaporean spending habits ...
Nvidia higher as CEO is working with U.S. to meet China AI-export rules
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the chipmaker will work with the U.S. to meet restrictions. Reports say the newly designed chips may be delayed.
Nvidia to develop new chips that comply with US export regulations
Nvidia will continue to develop a new set of products that comply with U.S. government regulations involving exports of high-end chips to China, its CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday. The ...
Nvidia is developing new chips for China to comply with US export curbs
Huang noted that China’s revenue contribution to Nvidia has been traditionally around 20% but it was hard to predict how much that would change with the new U.S. export restrictions. Separately, he ...
Singapore narrows 2023 growth forecast to around 1% on weak exports | Video
The Singapore economy is expected to grow by around 1 per cent in 2023, narrowing from a previous forecast range of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent due to subdued external demand. Nadirah Zaidi reports.
Nvidia working with US to make sure new China chips adhere to export curbs – report
CEO Jensen Huang said the company is working closely with the U.S. government to ensure new chips for the Chinese market are compliant with U.S. export restrictions, Reuters reported. Last month, it ...