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Singapore signs first digital economy agreement with New Zealand and Chile
Singapore, New Zealand and Chile have affirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration in the digital economy. Singapore signed its first digital economy agreement with the two countries to do just…
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MPA approves more than 4,000 crew change cases for shipping companies
More seafarers have been able to leave their ships for home this week, after having been stranded due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said…
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400,000 lower-income households to each receive S$50 worth of vouchers
Up to 400,000 lower-income households will each receive S$50 worth of vouchers that can be used at neighbourhood shops and hawker stalls. Subscribe to our channel here: cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to…
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Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut adds fourth production line at Singapore factory
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has announced the addition of a fourth production line at its chocolate factory in Singapore. With this, the factory will be able to manufacture the equivalent…
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Stall rentals at Yishun Park Hawker Centre to be reduced by about 20%
Hawkers at social enterprise hawker centre Yishun Park can soon pay about 20 per cent less for stall rentals. This comes as the National Environment Agency is renewing its contract…
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Shops, market stalls under AHTC to get S&CC rebate for 3 months
Shops and market stalls under the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council will get a 25 per cent rebate on service and conservancy charges from June to August. This relief will cost about…
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Impact of COVID-19 on fashion and beauty retailers
At least one major fashion retailer, that owns labels like Superdry, Marc Jacobs and La Senza in Singapore, has said it does not rule out the possibility of closing some…
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New standards to help e-marketplaces improve transactions for consumers
Consumers can soon expect a better online shopping experience. A new set of guidelines has been rolled out to help retailers improve the entire e-commerce process. This comes as more…
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Singapore-based firm to make first batch of wearable contact tracing tokens
A S$6 million contract has been awarded to Singapore-based electronics maker PCI to make the first batch of 300,000 TraceTogether tokens. PCI is a vendor pre-qualified by the Government Technology…
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Authorities warn of fake contact tracing apps embedded with malware
Singapore authorities are warning the public against fake contact tracing applications. If used, they release malicious software. Some are also masquerading as the TraceTogether app. Subscribe to our channel here:…