S’pore key exports surprise with smaller drop in March but economists see slump dragging on

UPDATED 17 APR 2023, 11:37 PM SGT SINGAPORE – Singapore’s key exports posted a much smaller drop than expected in March, but economists say that while the worst may be over, the outlook remains gloomy. Exports are likely to remain around current weak levels in the coming months, with the United States and the euro…

Singapore raises 2021 trade forecasts again as exports grow 9% in Q3

  SINGAPORE: Singapore raised its trade forecasts on Wednesday (Nov 24) amid a “better-than-expected” performance and robust global semiconductor demand in the third quarter of 2021. Higher oil prices also supported the oil trade and in turn total trade, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) said in its review. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) could now grow by between…

PSA to acquire US supply chain company BDP International – Commentary

On the face of it, combining port operations and logistics operations makes perfect sense as it links the first mile and last mile of a container journey. With the application of the right technology, it could improve the customer experience, allow for easier monitoring of shipments, and ease the compliance burden. The challenge of operating…

ABF signs MOU with Singapore

On 20 March 2020, Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner Michael Outram countersigned a Memorandum of Understanding on Trade Facilitation with the Singapore Government. Singapore’s Ho Chee Pong, Director-General Singapore Customs and Tan Kiat How, Chief Executive Officer, the Infocomm Media Development Authority have also signed the Memorandum of Understanding. “This MOU will support Australia’s efforts…