EuroCham in the news
Corporate sustainability has never looked so sexy – The Peak Magazine
In the last decade, green was the buzzword for corporates looking to show off their environmental awareness.
March 28, 2022
Singapore keen to partner European businesses in low carbon solutions, green finance: Gan Kim Yong – The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - The Republic is keen to partner European businesses to make strides in low carbon solutions and green finance as it establishes itself as a regional carbon service hub, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Nov 19).
November 20, 2021
Singapore launches quarantine-free travel to 10 countries – Financial Times
Singapore has eased one of the world’s most stringent pandemic regimes, launching quarantine-free travel arrangements with 10 countries after nearly 21 months of closed borders.
October 19, 2021
The threats to Singapore’s future as an Asian hub – BBC World News
This week Singapore announced the start of its reopening - piloting vaccinated travel lanes with Germany & Brunei. It's the first major step towards reopening for the city, where the pandemic has challenged its future as a biz hub. (Ft. a covid-safe fist pump with the country's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong).
September 13, 2021
Covid threatens Singapore’s business hub crown – BBC News (1 September 2021)
"Everything was perfect, life was beautiful. We could travel around and enjoy the best of Singapore," says Pavla.
September 6, 2021
Business leaders hope new hiring rules won’t be protectionist – The Straits Times, A6 (2 September 2021)
Business leaders hope new hiring rules won't be protectionist - The Straits Times, A6 (2 September 2021)
September 6, 2021
Singapore committed to staying open, as it reaches ‘new position’ in Covid-19 fight after prudent approach: Ong Ye Kung – TODAY
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s “right and prudent” approach to managing the Covid-19 crisis has paid off, putting it in a “new position” compared with other top global cities that are still grappling with the virus, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Friday (Aug 20) as he reiterated the country's commitment to remain an open economy.
August 23, 2021
S’pore will stay open to the world, continue to welcome foreign contributions: Ong Ye Kung – The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Singapore continues to value foreign contributions, and will not change its approach to running the economy, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Aug 20).
August 23, 2021
EU allows non essential trips from Singapore
Son Bou beach, one of the most popular beaches on the island of Menorca, Spain. Photograph: Vivoo/Alamy
May 24, 2021
Singapore and Europe are ‘natural partners’ in 3 areas: Chan Chun Sing – The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Europe can be a "natural partner" for Singapore in three areas, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said on Thursday (April 29).
April 29, 2021
EU-S’pore free trade pact an anchor for both sides: Halimah – The Straits Times
The free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and Singapore, which came into force in November 2019, has served as an anchor for both economies amid the Covid-19 pandemic and global protectionist sentiment, President Halimah Yacob said yesterday.
March 8, 2021
Indonesia, Malaysia team up to win over EU palm oil critics – The Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR • The world's top producers of palm oil, Indonesia and Malaysia, are looking to join forces for the first time to run an advocacy campaign in Europe, where increasingly tight regulations are threatening sales in their third-biggest market.
January 21, 2021
