That’s because at Changi General Hospital (CGH), more than 50 members of staff are robots. From performing surgery to carrying out administrative work, robots have become an integral part of the 1,000 ... ( read original story ...)
112 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, with 40 linked to Bugis Junction cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 112 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Thursday (Aug 26), including 40 linked to the growing Bugis Junction cluster. Of the remaining 72 locally ... ( read original story ...)
5 Tips for Getting a Home Loan in Singapore: Foreigner Edition
Foreigners and PRs looking to get a home loan in Singapore, this guide is for you! It covers what properties you can buy, as well as 5 top tips for securing a mortgage, based on local laws by IRAS, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output grows 16.3 pct on year in July
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) announced on Thursday that the country's manufacturing output grew 16.3 percent year on year in July, compared to the revised 28 percent increase in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Four-and-half years’ jail for man who broke into love interest’s flat and abducted her, broke her neck bone
When the woman Shao Changdong had a crush on told him she was not free to see him because she was out with friends, he assumed she was meeting other men, got jealous and broke into her home to lie in ... ( read original story ...)
Indian Tourism Rebounds; Singapore Allows Visitors: Virus Update
Tourism is rebounding in India, where waning Covid infections have helped steady the economy. Singapore is set to welcome Thursday the first short-term visitors from Hong Kong under the air travel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Court Upholds Indian-origin Man’s 16-month Jail Term for Prostitution-related Offences
Singapore: Singapore High Court has upheld an Indian-origin permanent resident's 16-month jail term and a fine of over USD 8,100 for prostitution-related offences. ( read original story ...)
Panda-mania: Daily hour-long videos of Singapore’s 1st panda cub on WRS’ YouTube channel
Those eager to closely observe Singapore's first panda cub can do so from today via a daily hour-long "broadcast" on the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS)'s YouTube channel. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty drops 3o points; Asian markets mixed; all eyes on August series F&O expiry
Nifty futures on Singapore Exchange traded 31.5 points, or 0.19 per cent, lower at 16,649.00, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a negative start on Thursdat. Nifty50 on Wednesday failed to ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Singapore to Help Small Businesses Secure Trademarks and Protect Their Brands
IP Accelerator connects small and medium-sized businesses with a network of trusted Singapore Intellectual Property (IP) law firms that will charge competitive fees on key services Participating ... ( read original story ...)
F10 Singapore accelerator program names 7 startups in second cohort
The participating startups belong to the wealthtech, deeptech, and sustainable finance spaces in Singapore, South Korea, and the US. ( read original story ...)
Best’s Commentary: HSBC’s Acquisition of AXA Singapore Highlights Singapore Life Insurance Growth Prospects
The recent agreement to acquire AXA Insurance Pte Ltd (AXA Singapore) by HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Ltd (HSBC Insurance) demonstrates the continued growth potential of Singapore’s life ... ( read original story ...)
Qantas already accepting flight bookings to Singapore ahead of December return of overseas travel
Qantas is already taking bookings for flights to Singapore after announcing a December return of overseas flights. A minister has also hinted at a bigger travel bubble beyond New Zealand. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based edtech startup launches in India
Singapore-based education technology company Teachee has announced its launch in India. A subsidiary of Vlight Technology Pte, the brand enters the Indian market on the back of huge success in South ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore world’s 17th most expensive location for expats: Survey
Singapore has emerged as the 17th most expensive location across the world for expatriates, with the average pay package for a mid-level worker costing companies USD 225,171 annually, a survey by ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Recovers US$8 Million in Fraudulent Transactions With Its Surveillance System
OCBC Bank has recovered US$8 million worth of fraudulent transactions within the first year of the deployment of its FSS. ( read original story ...)