Dylan Loh
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Trade war ultimately disruptive to global economy: Heng Swee Keat
SINGAPORE: Trade friction escalating to a trade war will ultimately be disruptive to the global economy, warned Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Thursday (May 3). In the long run, this will undermine the multilateral trading framework put together by countries over many years, he said. Mr Heng was speaking at the ASEAN Conference 2018, where he touched on opportunities and challenges faced by… → Read More
Singapore to step up development assistance for other countries in maritime sector
SINGAPORE: Singapore will step up development assistance for other countries in the maritime sector, with the launch of an enhanced five-year technical cooperation and training package for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its member states. Launched by Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Wednesday (Apr 25), the package, which is valued at around S$6.5 million, will see Singapore… → Read More
Land acquisition, soil treatment at former Kallang Gasworks for Kampong Bugis redevelopment
To facilitate the extensive redevelopment of the Kampong Bugis precinct, the Government will treat the soil where the former Kallang Gasworks was sited and acquire a small portion of land. → Read More
Mandarin Gardens owners approve S$2.5 billion price for collective sale agreement
Developers may have to spend S$4 billion to acquire the property and build a new one. → Read More
Mandarin Gardens set for record en bloc sale with S$2.5 billion asking price
En bloc fever has reached a new high with an attempt by the owners of Mandarin Gardens to engineer what is set to become Singapore's largest collective sale. → Read More
New guidelines proposed to protect consumers using e-payments
SINGAPORE: It may soon be easier for consumers and small businesses to get their money back if fraud or mistakes occur when electronic payments (e-payments) are made. On Tuesday (Feb 13), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) proposed new guidelines for financial institutions to protect the interests of users in such situations. “The proposed E-payments User Protection Guidelines aim to… → Read More
Singtel, NTU, NRF to set up S$42.4m lab to develop robotics, artificial intelligence
SINGAPORE: A S$42.4 million research and development (R&D) laboratory is in the works under a five-year public-private partnership to boost Singapore's development of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robotics and smart computing. Called the Singtel Cognitive and Artificial Intelligence Lab for Enterprises (SCALE@NTU), the lab is a collaboration between telco Singtel, Nanyang… → Read More
Singapore must stand firm to preserve its interests, even under pressure: Dr Tony Tan
SINGAPORE: Singapore must stand firm to preserve its “fundamental interests”, even if the country comes under heavy pressure, or despite a temporary downturn in bilateral relations, said former President Tony Tan Keng Yam on Tuesday (Nov 28). He said the country should not shy away from standing up for its vital interests, even if things inevitably turn sour for a while. Dr Tan was speaking at… → Read More
China gears up to woo Singapore in bid for High-Speed Rail project to KL
SINGAPORE: China has shifted into high gear its efforts to court Singapore for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, hosting a day-long symposium on Friday (Nov 17) to show off its wares and track record. China's National Development and Reform Commission centered its pitch on the wealth of experience the country has accumulated over the years in building its own HSR… → Read More
Landmark partnership to equip Singaporeans with skills for Fintech jobs
SINGAPORE: Industry bodies, tertiary institutions and government agencies, are aligning their efforts to develop a pipeline of talent for Singapore's financial technology (fintech) sector. Under a Memorandum of intent (MOI) signed on Thursday (Nov 16), the parties involved will work to "better equip Singaporeans with the right skills to take up ICT jobs", under the newly setup TechSkills… → Read More
More help for small logistics players to go digital
SINGAPORE: More help is on the way for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore’s logistics scene to go digital. This comes as the Government launched an Industry Digital Plan on Wednesday (Nov 1) to help build the digital capabilities of smaller players in the sector. The plan falls under the national SME Go Digital Programme announced during Budget 2017. It will help guide SMEs’… → Read More
Singapore and Qatar enhance ties in legal, business areas
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Qatar will be stepping up bilateral cooperation in various fields including the legal, business, education and training sectors, after a range of agreements were signed on Tuesday (Oct 17). The agreements were signed by organisations from both countries during Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani's two-day state visit to Singapore. Sheikh Tamim had received a… → Read More
New retail knowledge-sharing hub to give businesses a boost
SINGAPORE: Retailers in Singapore and the region now have a one-stop centre offering expertise and support to boost their businesses locally and abroad. Launched by the Singapore Management University (SMU) on Tuesday (Oct 10), the Retail Centre of Excellence (RCoE) at the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business on Stamford Road offers research and insights to retailers and helps businesses… → Read More
Infrastructure Protection Bill will help tackle security threats: Desmond Choo
SINGAPORE: The Infrastructure Protection Bill passed in Parliament this week underscores the role that can be played by the "built environment family" to tackle potential security threats, Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC and North East District Mayor Desmond Choo said on Wednesday (Oct 4). The Bill requires some new buildings to incorporate security measures into their design before being… → Read More
National skills framework to develop logistics sector launched
SINGAPORE: A new national skills framework for Singapore's logistics sector was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (Sep 22). The framework identifies job roles, career pathways, and existing and emerging skills required in logistics, that can help the sector grow. Some of the career pathways identified include warehouse management and operations, freight forwarding and… → Read More
Individuals in Singapore being radicalised at faster pace: Shanmugam
There were 18 radicalised Singaporeans arrested in the past two years, a increase from the 11 nabbed between 2007 and 2014, the Home Affairs and Law Minister said. → Read More
Singapore and Indonesia to start discussions on new bilateral investment treaty
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Indonesia are working towards a new agreement to promote investment in both countries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday (Sep 7). Speaking at the Indonesia-Singapore Investment Forum, part of a two-day Leaders' Retreat to mark 50 years of bilateral ties, PM Lee said both sides have decided to negotiate a new bilateral investment treaty. Hosting President… → Read More
Japan courts Singapore in bid for High-Speed Rail project to KL
SINGAPORE: Japan is pulling out the stops in making a pitch to Singapore for the proposed High-Speed Rail (HSR) project to Kuala Lumpur. The country’s Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Mr Keiichi Ishii, hosted a symposium in the Republic on Monday (Aug 28) to tout its wares for the project, with Singapore’s Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan in attendance. Japanese public… → Read More
18 agencies, companies take part in ferry rescue exercise
SINGAPORE: A hundred passengers on a ferry en route to Singapore were “rescued” in an exercise on Friday morning (Aug 25) involving 18 government agencies and companies. The ferry emergency exercise organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was a test of their readiness to respond to ferry mishaps, the agency said. More than 300 personnel took part in the exercise, which… → Read More
New Insolvency Bill set to be introduced in second half of 2018
SINGAPORE: A new Insolvency Bill bringing together different pieces of legislation dealing with debt-ridden bodies is set to be introduced in the second half of 2018. Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said this on Thursday (Aug 24) at the Singapore Insolvency Conference 2017. The Bill is one of a series of measures announced previously that aim to strengthen the Republic’s insolvency… → Read More