China's crude oil imports rebounded in April from a month earlier as refiners ramped up output amid a recovery in fuel demand with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak easing while crude prices ... ( read original story ...)
Women use virtual reality to fight sexual harassment after Singapore #MeToo scandal
The simulation is partly inspired by the work of psychologists at a US university, who developed a VR programme to tackle sexual harassment after finding that young women had a stronger reaction to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reports 788 New COVID-19 Cases, Mostly Migrant Workers
Singapore has said that it has undertaken several measures to enhance the facilities in dormitories for foreign workers, as the city-state on Wednesday reported 788 new COVID-19 cases with majority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore residents to receive ‘improved’ reusable face masks in third nationwide giveaway
Look out for new masks towards the end of the circuit-breaker period. This article, Singapore residents to receive ‘improved’ reusable face masks in third nationwide giveaway, originally appeared on ... ( read original story ...)
Fund Managers in Singapore May Start Hiring Stay-at-Home Parents
With the coronavirus outbreak underlining the success of remote working arrangements, asset managers may start tapping into stay-at-home talent, according to the Investment Management Association of ... ( read original story ...)
What Is Q & M Dental Group (Singapore)’s (SGX:QC7) P/E Ratio After Its Share Price Rocketed?
Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) (SGX:QC7) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has had a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Plans to Further Expand Virus-Testing Capacity
Singapore is planning a 500% increase in its virus-testing capacity as part of its fight against the COVID-19 disease, its health minister said on Monday, as the city-state reported 573 new ... ( read original story ...)
World Amateur Team event set for Singapore in October canceled
The World Amateur Team Championships for men and women, scheduled for October in Singapore after it was moved from Hong Kong because of social unrest, has been now been canceled amid the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Targets Singapore Oil Trader ZenRock Over Finance Deals
HSBC Holdings Plc, already on the hook for $600 million in loans to fallen Singapore oil giant Hin Leong, has taken steps to oust the management at another energy firm, claiming it used the same cargo ... ( read original story ...)
Global Cornavirus Update: Singapore’s Virus Infections Surge Past 20,000
From Italy to Kansas, health authorities are increasingly warning that the question isn’t whether a second wave of coronavirus infections and deaths will hit, but when — and how badly. ( read original story ...)
HSBC seeks judicial management for Singapore’s Zenrock Commodities – sources
HSBC Holdings PLC has filed a court application to place oil trader Zenrock Commodities Trading Pte Ltd under judicial management over non-payment of dues and other issues, four people familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Unveils Temporary Relief Measures for Property Firms
Property developers in Singapore are getting some assistance to ride out disruptions caused by the coronavirus with the government extending the sale duration period for residential units as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore eases some rules to help property developers in pandemic
Singapore said on Wednesday it is providing temporary relief for property developers hit by disruptions to construction and home sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic amid disrupted supply chains and ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: India’s services industry crumbles; Singapore’s cases cross 20,000
The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index came in at 5.4 in April — markedly lower than the previous month's 49.3, according to the latest data release. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Targets Singapore Oil Trader as Credit Concerns Escalate
HSBC Holdings PLC took steps to oust the management at a Singapore oil trader as Europe’s biggest bank seeks to limit potential credit losses from the sector following the collapse of Hin Leong ... ( read original story ...)
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore gains; Philippines falls on profit-taking, poor exports
Singapore shares gained the most in Southeast Asia on Wednesday, supported by the industrial sector, while Philippine stocks dropped more than 1% on profit-taking and dismal exports data. Financial ... ( read original story ...)