We dive into the state of Google Pay in Singapore and look at what fresh funding will do for this Bangladeshi healthtech startup. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Budget measures helped cushion recession’s impact, save jobs: Finance Ministry
The measures saved or created some 155,000 jobs over 2020 and 2021, and shaved the rise in unemployment rate.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy could have contracted 12.4% if not for COVID-19 Budget measures: MAS estimates
SINGAPORE: Without the support measures rolled out by the Government to cushion the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy would likely have ... ( read original story ...)
Budget measures continually fine-tuned to respond to evolving Covid-19 situation: Ministry of Finance report
SINGAPORE - As governments around the world moved to contain the coronavirus by imposing lockdowns and shuttering businesses, the Finance Ministry had to quickly adjust last year's five Budgets.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore households got $2,000 per member from COVID-19 measures on average
Singaporean households received about $2,000 per member on average from COVID-19 measures introduced, according to a Ministry of Finance paper released on Thursday (11 February).Titled “An Interim ... ( read original story ...)
See sustainability through different eyes in this powerful Standard Chartered global campaign by TBWA Singapore
Standard Chartered's new global brand campaign launches with a powerful film 'Through Different Eyes', which was filmed last year in Croatia under challenging Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy expected to recover: JLL
Direct real estate transactions on the rise despite low volume in 2020. Singapore's economy is expected to recover as the intra-regional travel and expansion of finance, technology and asset ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Green Plan 2030 outlines many existing initiatives, some new ones worth watching
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Green Plan 2030 was launched amid much anticipation on Wednesday (Feb 10), following an earlier parliamentary declaration that climate change is a global emergency.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar nationals in Singapore show support by spreading awareness and giving financial aid
SINGAPORE - Myanmar nationals living in Singapore have been looking on with apprehension at what one called a return "to the dark era" since the military seized power from the government on Feb 1.. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Singapore’s New Mobile Game Offers S$1,088 In Prizes Till 26 February
OCBC has its own mobile game OCBC PlayNow launching from 11 February 2021 at 7PM. Anyone with access to a mobile device will be able to play their gold rush game and win up to S$1,088 in prizes. ( read original story ...)
A*Star scientist elected to prestigious US engineering academy based on her work in Singapore
Prof Jackie Y. Ying was recognised for her work in nanotechnology and is one of only two new members based outside the US.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Digital banking? Virtual meetings? Singapore must embrace digital business cards in 2021, too
Digital banking has been an innovation darling of 2020 as payments increasingly moved to digital channels and economies went cashless during COVID-related lockdowns. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines begins flights with fully vaccinated crew
Singapore Airlines (SIA) began operating flights on Thursday with full sets of crew members vaccinated against COVID-19 as the city-state seeks to rejuvenate its status as an international travel hub. ( read original story ...)
Samsung unveils branded film fest in Singapore
Samsung Electronics Singapore is creating its own branded film festival. As part of the initiative, it is on the hunt for aspiring storytellers to create content for the "Short & Sharp film festival" ... ( read original story ...)
Geo Connect Asia 2021 to debut in Singapore in reimagined format
Geo Connect Asia 2021 to debut in Singapore in reimagined format Southeast Asia's inaugural geospatial services and location intelligence event is set to be the first large-scale hybrid event to be ... ( read original story ...)
Otherworlds: Technology Transcends Reality in this Physical and VR Exhibition
Part of Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2021, we visited the Otherworlds: Non/Digital Realities exhibition, where VR is incorporated into artworks. ( read original story ...)