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Globalisation

Out-of-control shipping costs fire up prices from coffee to toys

UK toy shop The Entertainer had to stop importing giant teddy bears from China because their retail price would have to double

June 13, 2021

Now or never for global leadership

Without swift and decisive global leadership, Covid-19 could well be one of the worst global health crises in human history while scuppering attempts to avert a global depression.

April 17, 2020

Colombia looks to Asia to diversify its exports amid trade war

(Sept 26): Colombia is looking to boost trade with Asian countries as it seeks to protect the nation amid a global trade war, President Ivan Duque said.

September 26, 2019

DPM Heng hails greater regional collaboration with Singapore as 'node' of Asia

SINGAPORE (Sept 19): Against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat is hoping to position Singapore as the global node of Asia, hailing greater regional collaboration to pick up the momentum.

September 19, 2019

Globalisation

Digital collaborations crucial amid ailing global economy: Iswaran

SINGAPORE (18 Sep) : Singapore can serve as a bridge between the US and Asean as the city-state makes headway in becoming a Smart Nation and the region’s digital capital, says Minister for Communications and Information S Iswaran.

September 18, 2019