Singapore’s economic downturn continues as US-China trade war wreaks havoc on Asia export hubs
SINGAPORE, Jul 17, 2019, SCMP. Singapore’s exports plunged to a six-year low in June, the…
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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.
[Analytics] Leaders ease recession fears as US-China trade war bites
Deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat and the trade and industry minister have both emphatically…
Singapore’s biggest, most expensive penthouse bying by British billionaire James Dyson
SINGAPORE, Jul 11, 2019, AFP. British billionaire inventor James Dyson has paid a reported USD…
At least six supporters of Myanmar insurgent group arrested in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jul 11, 2019, The Straits Times. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has arrested…
[Analytics] Singapore the big winner of Hong Kong’s chaos
Recent turmoil and tumult in Hong Kong has spooked investors and dampened business sentiment, prompting…
In blow to Singapore’s expansion, Malaysia bans sea sand exports
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 3, 2019, Reuters. Malaysia, Singapore’s biggest source for sea sand, has banned…
Singapore’s panel set to propose drone registration after 2 recent drone incursions at Changi Airport
SINGAPORE, Jul 2, 2019, The Straits Times. A panel looking into unmanned aircraft operations is…
Singapore bans bottled water from second Malaysian manufacturer
SINGAPORE, Jun 29, 2019, FMT. Another consignment of bottled drinking water imported from Malaysia has…
Lee Hsien Loong advocates strengthening of international trading system
OSAKA, Jun 28, 2019, CNA. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (Jun 28) outlined…
Vietnamese PM meets with leaders on sidelines of 34th ASEAN Summit
BANGKOK, Jun 23, 2019, VNA. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had separate meetings with…
[Analytics] How Asia sees Hong Kong’s extradition bill protests
The mammoth marches that involved an estimated 2 million people have inspired a range of…
Australian Qantas returns to top 10 as World’s Best Airlines announced
SYDNEY, Jun 19, 2019, The New Daily. Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has returned to the…