Hanoi seeks cooperation with S’pore in urban management

HANOI: Hanoi is seeking experience from Singapore in urban governance, social housing development and enhancing capacity for cadres, Chairman of municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh said, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA). At a reception for Singapore’s Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam on Tuesday, Thanh appreciated Singapore’s support to Vietnam in general and Hanoi in […]

Baker Hughes opens new chemicals facility in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR: Energy technology company, Baker Hughes is expanding its presence in Asia by opening a new oilfield services chemicals manufacturing facility in Singapore, enabling manufacturing optimisation and faster delivery of fit-for-purpose chemical solutions. “Baker Hughes has a longstanding commitment to localisation in the region. By investing in this facility, we are enabling job creation, […]

Showcasing Sibu Raiders in Singapore

SIBU: The 48 hours Sibu Raiders mini film will be showcased in Singapore, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Tiang revealed that he suggested the mini film be showcased in Singapore during his recent visit with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to the […]

Much to gain from mutual trust

KUCHING: Sarawak and Singapore have much common ground that can be leveraged to spur the state and country’s respective economies. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised the importance of trust between Sarawak and Singapore in undertaking businesses that will benefit both parties. “Of course, business must be based […]

Singapore exploring more investment opportunities

KUCHING: The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has pledged to continue attracting private companies from Singapore to invest in various sectors in Sarawak. This is made possible with the cooperation that exists between the organisation and the State government through the Sarawak Office of Trade and Tourism in Singapore (STATOS) and also Federation of Sarawak Business […]

Sarawak delegation gets insight into water management, flood prevention

SINGAPORE: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Sarawak delegation toured the Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park today. The purpose of the one-hour tour hosted by the Singapore National Park management was to study urban landscapes and water management concepts at the 62-hectare park. “Members of the delegation were made aware […]

Abang Johari calls on Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

SINGAPORE: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is leading a study visit here, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at his office in Orchard Road. The courtesy call yesterday is part of the Premier’s itinerary to gain insights into the operations and management of Singapore’s sovereign wealth […]

Singapore conducts two more executions

SINGAPORE: Singapore hanged two drug traffickers today in what campaigners condemned as a shameful and inhuman punishment, taking to four the number of executions in the city-state since March. The latest executions come after the hanging of a mentally disabled man in April sparked widespread international outrage, with the European Union and United Nations among […]

Sarawak delegation on study visit to Singapore

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led a delegation to Singapore on Today (July 6) and met with officials of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC). The delegation was briefed on the operations, governance structure, investment strategies and policy framework of GIC, one of three financial entities that manages the […]

Proteintech to open new Singapore office, warehouse

KUALA LUMPUR: Proteintech, the benchmark in antibodies, nanobodies and cytokines and growth factors, has announced the opening of its new Singapore office and warehouse at The Strategy, 2 International Business Park. With the new office, Proteintech can better serve and support customers in the fast-growing APAC market, according to a statement. Singapore is a location renowned […]