The national Covid-19 vaccination drive for more than 400,000 students aged 12 and above kicked off as early as 8am on Thursday (June 3), starting with those taking their N, O, and A-level ... ( read original story ...)
Unemployment rates for Singapore citizens, residents dip in April
SINGAPORE: The unemployment rate for Singapore residents and citizens continued to dip in April, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to study cost, feasibility of solar energy storage systems | Video
Singapore is taking another step towards utilising solar power by looking at how it can be stored for use at night or on cloudy days. The cost and viability of doing so will be assessed in a six-month ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s iGlobe raises US$100 million in fund for fintech, biotech
Singapore’s iGlobe Partners closed its latest venture-capital fund, raising US$100 million to invest in startups focusing on synthetic biology and fintech. ( read original story ...)
24 new community COVID-19 infections in Singapore; cases detected among visitors of shops at 455 Sengkang West Avenue
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 24 new COVID-19 infections in the community as of noon on Wednesday (Jun 2), including five with no links to ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty climbs 80 points. Asian markets off 3-month high; Dollar index flat, Brent nears $72 mark
Asian shares were a touch below a recent three-month top on Thursday with China a tad weaker as investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key US economic data while oil prices ... ( read original story ...)
SGX Nifty up 85 points; here’s what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian shares were a touch below a recent three-month top on Thursday, with China a tad weaker as investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key US economic data. MSCI's broadest index of ... ( read original story ...)
GEN Singapore edge on Melco in Yokohama: Maybank
Casino firm Genting Singapore Ltd can beat out rival global operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd, the other qualified bidder in the race to be Yokohama’s partner on a casino complex, suggests ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC leads $164m pre-IPO funding in Star Health
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd, the health insurer backed by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Westbridge Capital, raised around ₹1,200 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine to be allowed in Singapore under special access route after WHO approval
SINGAPORE: China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore under the special access route after it was approved for emergency ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s iGlobe Starts $100 Million Fund for Fintech, Biotech
Singapore’s IGlobe Partners closed its latest venture-capital fund, which plans to invest $100 million in startups focusing on synthetic biology, fintech and technologies for smart cities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore actor Aliff Aziz facing charges for stealing lighter, cigarettes, S$300
The Malaysia-based entertainer was in court on Sep 3. He’s now out on S$5,000 bail and his case will be heard again on Oct 1. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shipping vessel carrying chemicals, plastics to sink off coast of Sri Lanka
A Singapore-registered container ship carrying containers of harmful chemicals and plastics is on the verge of sinking outside the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, after burning for almost two weeks.Why it ... ( read original story ...)
UOB improves forex experience for its customers through Chronicle Software’s tech solution
UOB has deployed Chronicle Software’s electronic foreign exchange (forex) solution for its e-forex pricing and trade engine on Wednesday.This comes as the bank announced its plans to set up an e-forex ... ( read original story ...)
UOB taps Chronicle Software solution for its electronic FX pricing and trade engine to help customers access more competitive FX pricing
Engine enables UOB to support its customers’ cross-border needs more quickly and efficiently. UOB has announced that it has deployed Chronicle Software’s (Chronicle) EFX solution for its electronic ... ( read original story ...)
Building green finance in Asia
The Singapore Green Finance Centre aims to bridge the gap between research and business, says SMU Professor Dave Fernandez. ( read original story ...)