Medtecs shares shot up 7.5 cents or 8.5 per cent to 96 cents at 9.04am on Monday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore now ninth best country for attracting talent: Swiss report
Singapore — A global report has Singapore ranked in the ninth spot out of 63 economies in the area of world talent. According to Swiss business school IMD’s 2020 report, released on Thursday (Nov 12), ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Expected To Find Traction On Monday
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, although it has given up not quite 2 points or 0.1 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index remains just above the ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s a judgment call’: How banks handle scam cases
CNA spoke to some of those on the frontline to see how they handle scams. SINGAPORE: It was a quiet Friday afternoon. As the customer service manager of OCBC's Bedok branch, Ms Sabrina Lye was ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore’s new growth strategy for tomorrow involves luring 500 global tech leaders today
The Tech.Pass scheme is a needed booster in attracting tech talent in a fiercely competitive digital world, says NUS Business School’s Lawrence Loh. ( read original story ...)
How business networks are helping members amid pandemic
With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, business networks in Singapore have been facilitating information exchanges through webinars and establishing new initiatives to support member ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ‘old economy’ stock market misses global tech rally
telecommunications and finance. Singapore's heavy dependence on the external environment to do well as an export-oriented economy makes its companies especially vulnerable to global shocks ... ( read original story ...)
What Happens When Singapore Runs Out of Sand?
The city-state is ticking back to life after the coronavirus lockdown. But existential questions about its survival remain unanswered. ( read original story ...)
Spotlight: Singapore banks cash in for a more sustainable future | Video
Singapore's banks are increasing backing for green investments, with OCBC planning to grow its sustainable portfolio to S$25 billion in the next five years and DBS committing to financing S$20 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Shandong can boost cooperation: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore and China's Shandong province can deepen their cooperation in trade and connectivity, sustainability and modern services, said Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Transport Chee ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s improving earnings scorecard is failing to boost stock prices as Covid-19 effects linger
Asian companies are wrapping up a solid quarter in earnings recovery. Investors, however, have chosen to ignore it. ( read original story ...)
DBS to offer tailored app in its digital transformation
DBS Group Holdings is implementing a new growth strategy with a focus on digitalization and an aim to equip all employees -- from CEO to front-line staff -- with a thorough knowledge of cutting-edge ... ( read original story ...)
Easier, cheaper for Singapore companies to do business regionally with RCEP: Chan Chun Sing
Companies will soon find it easier and cheaper to conduct business in the region when the newly-inked region-wide free trade pact takes effect, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore among 15 countries to have signed world’s largest trade deal
Singapore was among the 15 countries which signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world’s largest trade pact. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, all imported
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported three new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Nov 15). All of the cases were imported and were placed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds Luring Business From Hong Kong May Be Tough
Tokyo is on a charm offensive, hoping to lure firms in Hong Kong spooked by protests and a controversial security law imposed by China. But the city is proving a tough sell. "I want to make Tokyo Asia ... ( read original story ...)