The World Economic Forum has again pushed back its 2021 annual meeting in Singapore, rescheduling it for August from May given what it called "challenges in containing the pandemic". The Geneva-based ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to Double Recruitment of Financial Planning Advisors in 2021; Introduces Industry-First Insurance Consultant Role
The bank aims to hire more than 650 wealth planning managers and insurance consultants by end-2021. The insurance consultant role by DBS is newly created and is supported by financial planning ... ( read original story ...)
RCEP could drive more foreign direct investment into Asean this year, says UOB report
THE Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) could provide the next impetus for growth in Asean, which attracted about one third less foreign direct investment (FDI) on the back of the Covid ... ( read original story ...)
Company fined for illegally importing waxed pork products
SINGAPORE: A local food importer was fined S$8,000 for illegally importing waxed pork products into Singapore, said the authorities on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore becomes first in Asia to approve Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
Singapore has become the first country in Asia to grant approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and the city-state said it expects the first shipment to arrive around March. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares close higher on Wednesday, STI up 0.4%
Local equities continued their advance on Wednesday (Feb 3) after another robust performance on Wall Street.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Approves Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine in Asia First
Singapore has become the first country in Asia to approve Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine as it begins rolling out its immunisation programme to the wider population. The city-state expects to receive the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Considers Moving Top Executives to Asia to Strengthen Push
HSBC Holdings Plc is considering relocating a handful of senior executives from London to Hong Kong or Singapore as Europe’s largest lender bets its future on Asia. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Vietnam appoints Michele Wee as new CEO
Standard Chartered Bank announced the appointment of Michele Wee as CEO for Vietnam, effective from February . ( read original story ...)
Malaysia foils attempt to smuggle 4,200kg of seafood to Singapore
The lorry carrying 4,236kg of fish, prawns and squid worth about S$30,523 had not obtained an export permit.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Play Monopoly on this New Mobile App and Discover Singapore While You’re at it
Love a good ol' game of monopoly? The new Monopoly Explore! SG app could evoke a sense of nostalgia as you play ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes bill governing police use of contact tracing data
Legislation detailing the scope of law enforcement's access to COVID-19 contact tracing data is passed in Singapore, but questions are raised on whether police access should be included given the ... ( read original story ...)
Financial planning tips for newly married couples in Singapore
When you say, “I do,” you’re saying yes to a lifetime of commitment in sickness and health and also for richer or poorer. Managing money as a married couple differs from when you were single. When you ... ( read original story ...)
Google Co-founder Brin Opens Family Office In Singapore
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has opened a family office in Singapore to help manage his fortune, making him the latest tycoon to establish a private investment company in the financial hub. The ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Gaming Projected to Top 3 Billion Users by 2023
As COVID-19 continues to compel consumers across the globe to stay home well into 2021, mobile gaming has experienced burgeoning growth. ( read original story ...)
Sergey Brin: Google co-founder sets up family firm in Singapore
The world's ninth-richest person, Sergey Brin, is setting up a company in the city-state to manage his wealth. ( read original story ...)