ASEAN foreign ministers meeting postponed
PHNOM PENH, Jan 12, 2022, Bangkok Post. Cambodia said on Wednesday it had postponed a…
Singapore
Singapore is an economy of 5.6 million people and a founding member of APEC. When the forum was founded in 1989, Singapore’s real GDP was USD 61 billion, while its real per capita GDP was USD 21,000. By 2016, Singapore’s GDP grew fivefold at USD 295 billion, and its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 53,000.
New Zealand navy rescues duo stuck in Singapore for 18 months
WELLINGTON, Jan 12, 2022, The Guardian. New Zealand’s navy has conducted an unusual mercy mission…
Singapore’s tourism sector hopeful of recovery despite new lows
SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2021, ST. Tourism numbers for Singapore hit new lows last year, but…
World’s largest trade deal is in force, but there’s still ‘work to be done’: Minister
SINGAPORE, Jan 4, 2022, CNBC. From cost savings to greater market access, there will be…
India’s Future Retail asks court to declare arbitration with Amazon illegal
MUMBAI, Jan 3, 2022, Reuters. India’s Future Retail (FRTL.NS) has asked a New Delhi court…
Singapore can contribute to China’s economic growth: Official
BEIJING, Dec 28, 2021, ST. As China shifts to a new economic strategy of developing…
Asia-Pacific stocks slip as investors watch omicron Covid variant
SINGAPORE, Nov 29, 2021, CNBC. Shares in Asia-Pacific largely fell in Monday trade as investors…
Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
VIENTIANE, Nov 28, 2021, AFP. A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos…
Singapore, India reach agreement on flights
SINGAPORE, Nov 22, 2021, The Tribune. Singapore has reached an agreement with India’s Ministry of…
Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek ‘hegemony’
BEIJING, Nov 22, 2021, Reuters. Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association…
Singapore’s Temasek invests millions into push for sustainable food start-ups
SINGAPORE, Nov 16, 2021, CNBC. Singapore state investor Temasek is looking to boost the growth…
Singapore to review its climate change target as world leaders agree COP26 deal
GLASGOW, Nov 14, 2021, CNA. The Singapore Government will go back and review its climate…