SINGAPORE: Singapore’s tourism sector experienced its “toughest year on record” in 2020 due to unprecedented global travel restrictions and border ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will have capacity to get population vaccinated against Covid-19 by Q3 2021, but may take longer to do so
Factors include vaccine supply, as well as the willingness of people to get vaccinated.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
South Korea January exports grow 11.4% on year; imports up 3.1%
South Korea’s exports in January grew by 11.4% year on year to $48.01bn, posting its third consecutive month of increases as the global economy recovers from a pandemic-induced slump. Imports for the ... ( read original story ...)
SPH, GfK to debut new way of measuring Singapore media consumption for study
The research will be the first in Singapore to measure not only what people read and listen to, but also why they consume their choices of media.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Proposes Law to Use Tracing Data in Serious Crimes
Singapore introduced a bill on Monday in parliament to formalize the use of contact tracing data in criminal investigations for serious offenses, after it was revealed that such information was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore refutes suggestions software on students’ devices tracks personal data
Software installed on these devices will not track personal data such as location, capturing only the students' online activities to "restrict access to objectionable material", says Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
IPOs in Asia-Pacific markets remain strong amid pandemic, says EY
Initial public offers (IPOs) in Asia-Pacific markets remained stronger in 2020, with industrials leading the sectors followed by technology and materials, according to EY. ( read original story ...)
HSBC sets up private banking business in Thailand, second in Southeast Asia
HSBC Holdings PLC said on Monday it had set up a new private banking business in Thailand, the Asia-focused lender's second onshore expansion in Southeast Asia, as it seeks to grab a bigger share of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police and central bank launch probe into companies under CoAssets Group
The development comes after the authorities received complaints and feedback regarding suspected misconduct by the group. ( read original story ...)
Singapore property rise despite COVID-19, lowest foreign buyers since 2003
Singapore property prices rose last year defying the economy-wrecking COVID-19 pandemic. Prices of private residences went up 2.2 per cent for the year despite the pandemic which also resulted in the ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC shares to see support from wealth arm, new CEO
OCBC’s share price may be on an uptrend, said analysts who are positive on the bank’s wealth management business, incoming CEO and active provisioning. OCBC Bank’s stock rose 0.5% to trade at S$10.37 ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to double its hiring of financial planning advisers in 2021
Over 650 wealth planning managers and insurance consultants are expected to be hired by end-2021.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Gender identity issues ‘bitterly contested sources of division’; Singapore ‘should not import these culture wars’: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Gender identity issues have become bitterly contested sources of division in some Western societies, and Singapore should not import ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to grow manufacturing by attracting top firms, says Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE: Singapore wants to attract more market-leading manufacturing firms to anchor their operations in the country, as it works towards its ... ( read original story ...)
SPH, GfK to debut new way of measuring Singapore media consumption
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) has partnered market research company GfK to conduct a new biennial study on media consumption, using a novel single-source approach that combines survey data with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Proposes Law to Allow Tracing Data for Serious Crimes
Singapore tabled a bill on Monday in parliament to formalize the use of contact tracing data in criminal investigations for serious offenses, after it was revealed that such information was used for ... ( read original story ...)