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GLEIF Confirms TradeGo As Qualified vLEI Issuer, Ushering In A New Era Of Trusted Digital Trade - TradeGo Integrates vLEI Credentials Into Blockchain-Based Solutions To Advance Cross-Border Commodity Trading, Shipping, And Payments
Mondovisione
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The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) today announces that TradeGo Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based digital platform for commodity trade, has been approved as a Qualified vLEI Issuer (QVI) within the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier...
Indian enterprises in Singapore set to ride on biz adaptation grant to counter US tariff impact
Mint
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July 10, 2025
Singapore, Jul 10 (PTI The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the government's timely introduction of the Business Adaptation Grant to help local entrepreneurs navigate and adjust to the evolving cross-border tax...
Singapore Launches First Fully Electric Tugboat, Advancing Maritime Sustainability Goals
Nautical Voice
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July 8, 2025
Batam/Singapore, 7 July 2025 – Singapore has taken a major step towards cleaner marine operations with the launch of its first fully electric tugboat (E-Tug). Developed under the leadership of the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) – a...
Ashie Moore vs Singaporean: All we know so far about this legal battle
GhanaWeb
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July 10, 2025
A Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, and Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), are locked in a legal battle over accusations of defrauding each other. The issue came to...
Hospitality industry says South Africa's new visa schemes set to boost film and meetings sectors
IOL
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The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has heralded a transformative move as two innovative visa categories, specifically tailored for the film and meetings sectors, are set to take effect. This comes after the Minister of...
'A real honour for Singapore': Historic World Aquatics Championships officially declared open
Channel News Asia
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE: A historic World Aquatics Championships, which is set to welcome some of sport's top names to Singapore, was officially declared open on Thursday (June 10). The opening ceremony was held at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre, with President...
Singapore-based petrochemical conglomerate secures $350m cover from ICIEC
Insurance Asia
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July 8, 2025
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is also investing $150m. ChemOne Group has secured a $350m insurance cover from the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) to support financing for its Pengerang...
SIA-MAS pact to pip AirAsia’s seat share on Singapore-KL route
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR] A planned tie-up between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is set to upset the pecking order on the busy Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route, threatening AirAsia’s long-held grip on the world’s fourth-busiest...
US$1.39 million: That’s the sum Singapore affluents say they need to retire comfortably
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Affluent investors based in Singapore said they will need US$1.39 million on average to retire comfortably – above the global average of US$1.05 million, according to HSBC’s 2025 Affluent Investor Snapshot report released on Wednesday...
Close collaboration with Govt vital for semiconductor industry to stay resilient: Alvin Tan
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE – Local semiconductor companies need to work hand in hand with the Government to help the industry stay resilient amid global uncertainty, noted Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan on July 10. Mr Tan said close...
Brunei, Singapore to boost ties in green economy
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Senior government officers from Brunei and Singapore held their third joint committee meeting here on Wednesday to deepen collaboration in various priority sectors. Hajah May Fa'ezah Ahmad Ariffin,...
We need to strengthen shipping ecosystem to reduce vulnerability in times of global crises: Agrawal
Mint
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) India needs to strengthen its shipping ecosystem to reduce vulnerability in times of global crises and promote the country's trade, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday. He said...
DPM Gan plans US visit to discuss tariffs, business opportunities for Singapore
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will travel to the US later in July to hold talks with his counterparts in the US administration and to meet business representatives to explore opportunities for Singapore companies. “This (trip)...
SIA and Malaysia Airlines JV conditionally approved by Singapore regulator
Travel Weekly
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July 10, 2025
A proposed commercial joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, has been conditionally approved by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS). The CCCS announced the decision this week following a review that...
All that glitters: Singapore International Jewelry Expo bets on keen luxury spending in 20th edition
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE – A 100-carat diamond of a vivid yellow hue made its world debut at the Singapore International Jewelry Expo’s (SIJE) opening day on July 10. The rock – sold by Ivy Masterpiece, local jeweller to the who’s who of town – is mounted on a...
Singapore, Asia markets mixed at midday as Trump announces tariff rates on 14 countries
The Business Times Singapore
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July 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Markets in Asia-Pacific were muted on Tuesday (Jul 8) as US President Donald Trump announced tariff rates on 14 countries. Trump hit trading partners such as Malaysia (25 per cent), Indonesia (32 per cent), Cambodia and Thailand (36...
Proposed new law protecting Singaporeans’ genetic data to be strengthened: Ong Ye Kung
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE – A proposed new law to protect genetic data collected from Singaporeans will be strengthened to provide greater clarity on what this hereditary information can or cannot be used for. The Ministry of Health (MOH) will be conducting broad...
DBS lowers Genting Singapore to ‘hold’ on macro risks and index exclusion threat
Gambling Insider
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Gaming revenue outlook weakens amid tariff concerns and MSCI index uncertainty. By Gambling Insider Key points: - DBS downgrades Genting Singapore from “buy” to “hold” - Target price trimmed from S$0.90 (US$0.67) to S$0.80 - Analysts flag...
ExtraHop builds on APAC momentum with Singapore expansion
IT Pro
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July 10, 2025
ExtraHop has announced an expansion of its global footprint in Singapore as the vendor looks to meet growing demand for its network detection and response (NDR) platform across the APAC region. By expanding its network, the firm said it is...
Arkema expands its Singapore site to boost polyamide synthesis for eyewear and medical devices
Biospectrum Asia
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July 9, 2025
Arkema expands its Singapore site to boost polyamide synthesis for eyewear and medical devices July 10, 2025 | Thursday | News Global specialty chemicals company produces Rilsan®️ Polyamide 11 (PA-11), a high-performance material Arkema, the...