SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 35 new COVID-19 infections in the community as of Thursday (Jun 3), including one with no links to previous cases. ( read original story ...)
Set up time banking for caregivers in need to tap neighbours, other caregivers for support: IPS panel
Use time as a currency that caregivers can give to each other, so they can take a break when needed.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks back in the black; STI up 0.13%
Singapore stocks on Thursday (June 3) reversed the previous day's losses to end in positive territory, with t (STI) inching ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian trims KLCI target to 1,665 on ‘disappointing’ 1Q21 results
Photo: Bloomberg UOB Kay Hian(UOB KH) has reduced its 2021 earnings forecast for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBMKLCI) after “disappointing results” in 1Q2021. “Q-o-q, a hi ... ( read original story ...)
Major Governments Issue Crypto Update: Argentina, Singapore, India, and Japan
Singapore’s private bank, DBS has begun offering the first security token on its crypto exchange. Bitcoin mining cases have risen in Argentina due to the reduced cost of power in the South American ... ( read original story ...)
Eatery in Singapore named after drug lord Pablo Escobar addresses ‘misunderstanding’
Three years after a bar in Singapore courted controversy over its theme featuring notorious Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar, a new eatery in Central Singapore has followed suit ... ( read original story ...)
Keen to buy a Tesla? Charge+ partners OCBC Bank to offer free EV charging, low-interest loans
Charge+ announced its partnership with OCBC Bank to offer a holistic charging solution and financing package for Tesla buyers. Homegrown electric vehicle (EV) charging operator Charge+ announced today ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil inventories rebound as net imports climb
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories jumped 12% in the week to June 2, snapping three straight weeks of declines, as net import volumes rebounded, official data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Proptech firm LOL Interactive launches online mortgage platform
LOL Interactive Pte Ltd (LOL) has recently launched its online mortgage platform with plans to venture beyond Singapore to serve Southeast Asia’s growing mortgage demands. Founded by its chief ... ( read original story ...)
Buying Property in Singapore? 3 Hottest Residential Estates in Q3 2021
If you’re planning to buy property in Singapore, here are three residential estates to look out for in Q3 2021. ( read original story ...)
Best credit card promotions (June 2021): Get Apple Watch SE, Apple AirPods Pro, Samsung Galaxy buds & more
I have to admit, I absolutely love credit card promotions. These days, banks offering the best credit cards in Singapore compete so hard for new customers that they practically rain Apple Watch SEs ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea looks to export strawberries to other Asian nations after successful Singapore pilot
South Korea is looking to export its strawberries to other Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam after a successful pilot with export flights to Singapore. Since December 2020, ... ( read original story ...)
Of 45 new COVID cases in Singapore, 35 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (3 June) reported 45 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,145. ( read original story ...)
Singapore allows Sinovac vaccine to be administered through special access route after WHO approval
Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) has allowed the use of Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s COVID-19 vaccine, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) approved the drug as part of its emergency use listing. ( read original story ...)
Meat supply in Singapore stable despite cyber attack on Brazilian food giant
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Wednesday (June 2) that the Republic's overall meat supply has been stable so far despite the disruptions in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Why so many car fires in Singapore?
About one car catches fire every two days - that’s an average of 200 car fires a year according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Automotive experts estimate that about 95% of car fires ... ( read original story ...)