P2P lending has disrupted the lending landscape as we know it, offering infinite value to segments of the market that traditional financial institutions cannot serve. Financial Technology, or FinTech, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, UK begin talks on digital economy agreement
SINGAPORE: Singapore and the United Kingdom have launched negotiations on a digital economy agreement between the countries. The UK-Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
HotelPlanner Announces Exclusive Partnership with Prestigious Singapore Swimming Club
HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform, and the Singapore Swimming Club today announced a partnership that will give Club members exclusiv ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK start negotiation talks on a digital economy
With the thriving innovation ecosystems in the UK and Singapore, the partnership will also explore the use of emerging and innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence. ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants to be an e-commerce hub as Asia’s digital economy grows
Singapore is working with global internet companies like Google to further transform itself into a leading e-commerce hub in the region. ( read original story ...)
Race & Racism In Singapore
Recent racist incidents draw attention to the state of Singapore’s multiracialism and social cohesion. Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong addressed the issue at a forum on race and racism in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines ‘continue to outweigh’ risks: Singapore expert committee
SINGAPORE: The benefits of receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks of vaccination, said Singapore’s expert committee on ... ( read original story ...)
New technology aims to harness energy from desalination
Singapore has long considered the surrounding seas as a resource that can be converted into drinking water. But new research has shown the potential of the process as an energy source too.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Singapore Launch Talks on Digital Trade Agreement
Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a "global tech powerhouse" ... ( read original story ...)
$3.8m in funding for three projects to boost Singapore’s defences against rising tides
Among them is a project that looks at rare but catastrophic events in warming climate.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK launch negotiations for digital economy agreement
This includes rules for cross-border data flows and ensuring high standards in data protection.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches #BeyondLabels campaign in Singapore to address unconscious bias
It stems from a social experiment the bank conducted where employees formed first impressions of other colleagues they had not met solely through their photographs. ( read original story ...)
12 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore, including 5 linked to Changi General Hospital cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the community on Sunday (Jun 27), including one with no links to previous cases. Of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Experts urge caution over govt plan to ease restrictions when two-thirds of Singapore are fully vaccinated
Without more scientific data supporting the exact parameters for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Singapore’s vaccination milestones for opening up will have to balance the risk of infection ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia police bust transnational Internet love scam syndicate in joint investigation
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysian police have jointly dismantled a transnational Internet love scam syndicate based in Malaysia, said the ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore Sports Hub reopens with badminton hall, water sports & more activities
Venues and facilities at Singapore Sports Hub are progressively reopening following the country's shift to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) on June 21, 2021. Currently, the Water Sports Centre, Sports Hub ... ( read original story ...)