PRH Southeast Asia announces inaugural list Archive
The new Southeast Asia arm of Penguin Random House (PRH SEA) has announced its inaugural list of 93 titles, reports the Straits Times. The first list from the Singapore-based operation,...
Singapore National Library Board to archive digital publications, websites Archive
In Singapore, the National Library Board (NLB) has announced it will archive digital publications and websites ending with the .sg domain, reports the Straits Times. Around 180,000 websites will be added...
Singapore libraries remove children’s titles with gay themes Archive
In Singapore, the National Library Board (NLB) has removed from libraries three children’s titles it has deemed inappropriate for children following complaints about their homosexual themes, reports the Straits Times. The...
Fremantle Press signs with new Singapore distributor Closetful of Books Archive
Fremantle Press has signed a distribution agreement with a new Singapore-based company called Closetful of Books.The company, which was launched by bookseller Denise Tan, offers distribution and promotional services in...
Borders to reopen in Singapore Archive
Borders bookstore will reopen in the Singapore suburb of Jurong by the end of the year, reports Yahoo News. Book retailer Popular Holdings recently announced that it had acquired the...
WritingWA announces cultural partnership with Singapore book council Archive
WritingWA has announced a new cultural exchange program with the National Book Council of Singapore, which will involve Western Australian authors and illustrators attending a writers’ festival in Singapore, the...
Borders Singapore: staff, gift card holders likely to be repaid Archive
Former employees of Borders Singapore and gift card holders are likely to be paid the money owed to them following a decision by owner REDgroup Retail to forego a $2.5...
Final Borders store in Singapore closes; Pearson buys ANZ rights to use Borders name Archive
The remaining Borders store at Parkway Parade in Singapore closed this week, reports AsiaOne. The store closed on 26 September, following a 70% closing down sale which began last week....
Borders Singapore placed under judicial management Archive
Borders Singapore has been placed under judicial management for six months, reports ChannelNewsAsia. Judicial management is a form of administration in which a court-appointed officer takes on management of a business in...
Future of Borders Singapore uncertain Archive
News reports in Singapore this week suggest that the future of Borders stores in the country is uncertain. The Straits Times reported on 20 August that the Borders flagship store...
