Unable to afford the services of sex workers, a man pretended to be an agent for rich "sugar daddies" and duped at least 11 women into having sex with him, so he could purportedly "test them out". ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans ‘immunisation certificates’ for Malaysian cargo drivers
Singapore is poised to issue "immunisation certificates" for Malaysian cargo drivers who have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine, which experts have described as a precursor to a broader ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Singapore can deepen ties despite Covid-19, geopolitical strains: Panellists at symposium
Japan-Singapore Symposium speakers hope for greater cooperation in digitalisation and the green economy, better vaccine distribution, and growing common values.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies IPO day 2: Issue subscribed 7.17 times so far, retail portion booked 28 times
The initial public offer (IPO) of ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies was subscribed 7.17 times on the second day of bidding today. The share sale received bids for 2.09 crore ... ( read original story ...)
Craftsman Automation IPO ends with decent subscription
The initial public offer (IPO) of Craftsman Automation received bids for 1.47 crore shares as against 38.69 lakh shares on offer, according to the stock exchange. The issue was subscribed 3.81 times. ( read original story ...)
More than 98,000 Singapore employers to benefit from Wage Credit payouts by end-March 2021
These employers would have given wage increases to more than 800,000 Singaporean workers earning a gross monthly wage of up to S$5,000, in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore needs to keep up COVID-19 safe measures until more people are vaccinated: Chief health scientist
SINGAPORE: Vaccination is being rolled out in Singapore but it has yet to achieve the coverage required, and safe management measures are still required to keep transmission of COVID-19 down, said ... ( read original story ...)
15 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
SINGAPORE: Fifteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Thursday (Mar 18). All the new infections were imported and ... ( read original story ...)
‘The smallest puppy I’ve ever seen’: Singapore Special rescue goes viral
The story of a stray puppy rescued from the forests of Pasir Ris has gone viral on popular animal content website The Dodo, with more than 55,000 shares since it was reposted on Facebook on Monday (15 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines becomes the first airline to try out IATA’s Travel Pass
Singapore Airlines becomes the first in the world to test the app, making travel more convenient for those that have had the Covid-19 vaccine – here’s what we know so far ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based university develops device that can communicate with plants
Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) announced that it has developed a device that can deliver electrical signals to and from plants, paving way for advancements in related technology. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank turns on face verification at ATMs
OCBC Bank enables customers to use their face as verification at eight ATMs across the country, bypassing the need for ATM cards, but access currently is limited to balance enquiries with cash ... ( read original story ...)
STATOS invites Sarawak food producers to grab trade opportunities in Singapore
KUCHING, March 18 -- The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) has called on large and small Sarawak food manufacturers to register their products with the agency and grab trade ... ( read original story ...)
Hill+Knowlton Makes Changes to Senior Leadership in Singapore
Hill+Knowlton Strategies has appointed key senior hires strengthening its Regional Hub capabilities in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Goodbye ATM cards? OCBC to roll out face verification at ATMs
SINGAPORE: Forgot to bring your OCBC ATM card? You will soon be able to check your bank account balances or withdraw cash by scanning your face at ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC ATMs to begin offering facial recognition for transactions
Customers simply need to enter their NRIC number and face a camera to check their account balances.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)