Nearly 65 per cent of all Russian flows that have signalled Singapore as a destination have ended up in commercial floating storage tankers around Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas over the last three months.
Record UK wind generation recorded amidst onshore wind uncertainty
Uncertainty over government policy on onshore wind development in England casts a shadow over the new record that has been set for wind generation in the UK, according to an expert.
Jurisdiction and choice of law clauses in international contracts
All commercial contracts contain a number of ‘boilerplate’ clauses, which are often seen as standard add-ons to the main terms and conditions of the contract.
American who made fake bomb threat on Singapore Airlines flight to get stern warning
La Andy Hien Duc, who also faces charge of voluntarily causing hurt, could be jailed up to three years if convicted in the case.
Missing Indonesian woman dies after being swallowed whole by 6.7m python
The 54-year-old went to collect rubber on a plantation in Jambi province last Sunday and her family reported her missing when she did not return home.
Economic turbulence backdrop to sharp rise in global construction disputes
Significant storm clouds have gathered across the global construction market as inflationary pressures during a post-Covid recovery surge in demand, the war in Ukraine and other regional problems continue to cause cost pressures and supply chain disruption.
Singapore plans tighter cryptocurrency rules to limit risks for retail investors
Proposed new rules from the Monetary Authority of Singapore include banning incentives such as referral bonuses and introducing a test for would-be investors to ensure they have ‘sufficient knowledge’ of the highly volatile digital asset.
As Singapore’s cost of living soars, permits to ride outpace price of cheapest motorbikes
Permits for entry-level cars also now cost nearly triple what they did in 2018 – adding to widening inequality, as it gets costlier to have fun and relax in the city state, too.
Singapore sets 2050 target for net-zero emissions, even as challenges loom
The city state is particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels and extreme weather events triggered by climate change. At least 30 per cent of the island is less than 5 metres above sea level.
Indonesia elections: did top candidate to replace Widodo, Ganjar Pranowo, ruin his chances with ‘ready’ comments?
Indonesia’s Ganjar Pranowo’s comments about being “ready” to run in the 2024 presidential election has sparked words of caution by party chairwoman Megawati.