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The China-Singapore FTA Further Upgrade Protocol will enter into force on December 31.
Businesses utilising CSFTA can gain from three areas enhanced by the protocol.
Singaporean investors and service suppliers will enjoy more liberal and transparent rules that level the playing field for them to invest in and trade with China.
Businesses in Singapore will gain from greater market access to China.Read More

A third of US consumers are click-and-mortar shoppers, choosing experiences that work convenient digital features into the in-store shopping journey, a report said.
Nineteen per cent of them prefer to shop in stores with digital help, and 11 per cent prefer purchases online for in-store pick-up.
Three-quarters of shoppers want to be able to use their preferred payment methods in the store.Read More

MAIRE’s subsidiary, Stamicarbon, secured new contracts for its NX STAMI Urea technology in Canada.
The first involves a urea and DEF production plant for Genesis Fertilizers in Saskatchewan, featuring low-carbon emissions and a carbon capture unit.
The second contract is for a High-Pressure Urea Stripper for Nutrien’s Alberta facility, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.Read More

Hyliion Holdings has received a $6 million grant from the US Department of Energy’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program for a project totalling $8.4 million in funding.
The company will deploy KARNO generators to reduce methane emissions in oil and gas, using raw well-head gas to produce sustainable, near-zero emissions electricity.Read More

The ONE ILO Siraye Programme has significantly improved labour conditions and industrial competitiveness in Ethiopia’s garment sector, overcoming challenges like COVID-19 and instability.
Now expanding to horticulture and SMEs, it aligns with Ethiopia’s 10-year plan.
Supported by SIDA, ADA, and USDOL, Phase II begins in 2025, further promoting decent work and sustainable growth.Read More