In a recent global survey by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Marsh & McLennan Companies and Zurich Insurance Group, Singapore business executives ranked terrorist and cyber attacks as the most concerning global risks for local companies. ( read original story ...)
Sampling Singapore Airlines’ business class Book the Cook menu
Singapore Airlines will introduce 'Book the Cook' for its business class and premium economy passengers flying from Brisbane next month: but not before Australian Business Traveller stopped by the airline's Brisbane Airport catering centre to put the new ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore overtakes US and Russia as top spot to launch global cyber attacks
Singapore has overtaken nations including the US, Russia and China as the country launching the most cyber attacks globally, according to Israeli data security firm Check Point Software. The company, whose software tracks an average of eight to 10 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia: Do your favourite foods contain unsustainable palm oil?
Roy Teo, Ayam Brand Singapore’s managing director, said that “while our consumption of palm oil is limited, it is possible to make sustainable choices even when manufacturing in smaller volumes”. “We see this business decision paying off through ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Changi pax growth of +7% to 5.27m in August
one of Singapore’s leading mobile network operators StarHub has opened its first 24-hour lounge-concept outlet at Terminal 3 Basement 2, offering a full range of services. These include 24-hour broadband, mobile and cable TV services, plus business ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Ranks First as Launchpad for Global Cyber Attacks
“It is not particularly unusual for Singapore to be featured among the top attacking countries,” said Eying Wee, Check Point’s Asia-Pacific spokeswoman. A key Southeast Asian technology hub, much of the internet traffic flowing through Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-China ties ‘stable, in good state’, PM Lee says after prominent visit
When asked about the inclusion of several fourth-generation Singapore leaders in this week's China trip, such as Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat and Minister in Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing, Mr Lee said the Republic's relationship with China is ... ( read original story ...)
Johnson & Johnson Innovation announces winners of the Singapore QuickFire Challenge in collaboration with ETPL and SMART
Winners to use prize money to conduct research in Singapore and be provided access to laboratory space from ETPL and one year of mentorship and coaching by Johnson & Johnson Innovation, ETPL and SMART staff. SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire ... ( read original story ...)
4 Reasons Singapore Should Embrace the Gig Economy
Every time you read about the gig economy in the local news, you get the feeling that freelancers and gig workers are descending upon Singapore in a swarm, leaving destruction in their wake, refusing to submit to a desk job like any good Singaporean should ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sets up high-speed rail delivery authority
Photo: maison photography / Shutterstock.com. Singapore has created a new body to lead the delivery of a cross-border high-speed railway between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Singapore High Speed Rail (SG HSR) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Press Holdings Said to Consider Job Cuts in Reorganisation Plan
1. Mediacorp, the country’s other main news group that publishes the Today newspaper, said in August it would stop the print edition. Singapore Press’s market value fell below that of its U.S. peer New York Times Co. for the first time in 12 years ... ( read original story ...)
Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari engine undamaged in Singapore GP crash
The news is significant as it reduces the chances of Vettel having ... but he is still considered one of the best drivers 1505919971 F1 Haas hopes Singapore marks end of 'struggles' Haas boss Gunther Steiner hopes his Formula 1 team now has all of its ... ( read original story ...)
Poor grade for Malaysia, Singapore brands in palm oil sustainability: WWF
Two out of three companies in Malaysia and Singapore are not transparent about their palm oil use, the World Wildlife Fund contends. Most of these companies do not source palm oil that has been certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. ( read original story ...)
Formula One is a big boost to Singapore’s economy, according to research by Blis
Shawn Lim is a reporter at The Drum, covering industry news around the Asia Pacific region with a focus on Singapore and Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, he has worked across photography, video and online, covering a range of subjects including current ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore forms high speed rail infrastructure company
SINGAPORE: Land Transport Authority has formed SG HSR Pte Ltd as wholly-owned subsidiary to act as Infrastructure Company for its part of the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail project. SG HSR will be responsible for building, owning, funding and ... ( read original story ...)
Ferrari discovers Vettel’s Singapore engine still useable
Sebastian Vettel's Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 engine is available to ... can remain in the pool to be used again if required in the remaining six races. The news is significant as it reduces the chances of Vettel having to take a grid penalty later ... ( read original story ...)