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Africa

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TRAVEL

Beyond the safari: A journey into the soul of Kenya

China’s exports to Africa so far in 2025 are more than in the whole of 2020 and on track to exceed US$200 billion for the first time.
International

China is pouring exports into Africa faster than anywhere else

A worker fits solar panels onto frames during construction at South Africa’s first municipally owned solar plant. Singapore is the eighth largest investor in Africa, with over US$20 billion invested across sectors, says Minister Grace Fu.
Singapore

Singapore firms encouraged to enter Africa as treaties with Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria come into force

Africa's manufacturing drive presents opportunities in the sector, as well as in logistics and energy. In March, Enterprise Singapore deputy managing director Tan Soon Kim (second from right) and his delegation visited Kenya's Mombasa Port.
Singapore
COMMENTARY

Africa presents a promising new frontier for Singapore businesses

FILE PHOTO: People ride on a motorbike passed the trucks with palm oil fresh fruit bunches queue for unloading at a factory in West Aceh, Indonesia, May 17, 2022, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Syifa Yulinnas/ via REUTERS
Companies & Markets

Wilmar to buy over Nigeria-incorporated palm oil business from British JV partner for US$70 million

The new contracts are with regards to the design, fabrication, delivery, testing and commissioning of various plants or refinery complexes in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Africa and the Americas
Companies & Markets

Oiltek bags RM61.9 million in new contracts across South-east Asia and other global markets 

People crossing railway tracks in Cubal, Angola. The railway is part of the Lobito Corridor that connects the country with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Opinion & Features

Global economic spotlight shifts to Africa this week

“We want to add a country or two (enter or deepen presence) in Africa, every couple of years or so,” JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said.
Banking & Finance

Jamie Dimon charts JPMorgan expansion plan into Africa

From left to right: Geoffrey Yeo, EnterpriseSG assistant managing directo; Dominic Goh, Singapore's ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt; and Oluranti Doherty, Afreximbank managing director at the partnership agreement ceremony on Oct 14.
Singapore

EnterpriseSG partners African Export-Import Bank to expand financing access for Singapore companies

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends conducting tests under maximum biological containment conditions with specimens transported using a triple packaging system.
International

Why the deadly Marburg virus is an increasing threat in Africa

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