When Singapore's circuit breaker period ends on June 1, more businesses and activities will progressively be allowed to resume.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB wealth advisers step up to help clients protect investments
UOB wealth advisers step up to help clients protect investments amid COVID-19 uncertainty; sees 70 per cent rise in portfolio reviews United Overseas Bank (UOB) Wealth Advisers have intensified suppor ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks have no plans to cut back on physical branches despite rise of digital banking | Video
Despite an increase in the number of people accessing online banking services during the circuit breaker period, Singapore's three local banks say there are no plans to cut back on their physical ... ( read original story ...)
How Migrant Worker Outbreaks Supercharged Coronavirus Spread in Singapore
On Friday, the number of coronavirus cases in the city-state topped 30,000. The number of dormitory cases vastly dwarfs the number of its other cases, whether local or imported. Reuters counted at ... ( read original story ...)
Spandau Ballet star helps Singapore quizzer win fight for radio prize
A Singaporean quiz participant has prevailed in a battle with a radio station that denied him a cash prize over his pronunciation of Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley's name, after winning the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Yet to See Mutation Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
Singapore has yet to see any significant mutation of the coronavirus and is watching closely whether that could have a significant impact on its containment strategy, a top health ministry official ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore quizzer finally wins $10k after Tony Hadley’s message
On 21 April, he finally thought he had all 14 answers - only to be told he scored 13. But on 6 May, another caller said the exact same answers - and was awarded the $10,000. When Mr Shalehan ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus cases in Singapore surpass 30,000: Reuters tally
Coronavirus cases in Singapore topped 30,000 on Friday as the city-state continues to report hundreds of new infections in cramped migrant worker dormitories each day. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Sentosa Island Goes Virtual to Spur Visitor Interest
Singapore’s Sentosa island, with its waterslide park, beaches and Universal Studios, is normally on tourists’ to-do lists. Covid-19 has changed all that but the tiny precinct isn’t giving up, it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Singapore banks to keep wage subsidies
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 22):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Iron ore slips on grim steel demand outlook, China import rule change
... global steel demand and as China simplified its customs inspections on imports of the steel-making commodity. Iron ore on the Dalian Commodity dropped 0.3% to 705.50 yuan ($99.30) a tonne as of ... ( read original story ...)
ipaymy launches new product to help Singapore’s restaurants accept online credit card payments during COVID-19 circuit breaker
PRNewswire/ -- ipaymy, the Singapore based payment optimisation platform for small businesses, has announced the launch ... ( read original story ...)
Robot dog on virus park patrol in Singapore
A yellow robot dog called Spot which found fame online for dancing to hit song "Uptown Funk" has been deployed to patrol a Singapore park and ensure people observe social distancing. ( read original story ...)
Citi Singapore returns COVID-19 Jobs Support Scheme payouts
Citi Singapore has returned payouts under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) and will decline future payments from the Government under the ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: New Singapore Government measures must be more targeted than previous three Budgets
While new fiscal stimulus is needed to save jobs and businesses in Singapore, focus must also be on building longer-term resilience, says OCBC ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Government Advisers Propose Regional Stablecoin for 4 Asian Countries
The stablecoin would help facilitate trade among four Asian countries, which is key to economic recovery in the region after coronavirus, proponents said. ( read original story ...)