Russian President Vladimir Putin is ending his self-isolation following exposure to Covid-19 during an outbreak among his staff earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
UOB banks on $368M digital investment to grow Asean customers
Singapore bank unveils plans to invest up to SG$500 million to beef up its digital capabilities and drive efforts to double the number of retail customers across Asean to seven million by 2026. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Questions Top Banks on Exposure to Evergrande Fallout
Singapore’s financial regulator has questioned the nation’s three banks about their exposure to China Evergrande Group, joining other global centers in examining the potential fallout from the ... ( read original story ...)
ADA Launches Index to Track Post-Pandemic Business Recovery in Southeast Asia
ADA Launches Index to Track Post-Pandemic Business Recovery in Southeast Asia. Dashboard provides data-driven insights on how consumer behaviour, mobility, and digital consumption ... ( read original story ...)
From ionisers to digital concert halls, Singapore orchestras adapt to the Covid-19 normal
The air was charged with more than just emotion when the Singapore Chinese Orchestra staged their first wind concert in months.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cases at Record; Wider Health Impact: Virus Update
Covid-19 infections rose to a record in Singapore, where the spread of the virus despite a high vaccination rate is sowing a rare disquiet in the ruling party. New cases in Poland reached the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is being terrorized by the country’s growing population of adorable otters, who’ve eaten thousands of dollars worth of expensive koi fish
Otters are killing thousands of dollars of pricey koi as they move from Singapore's waterways to attacking fish in private ponds. ( read original story ...)
Singapore firm that turns coffee grounds into furniture material wins award
This home-grown company collects sodden, used coffee grounds from cafes and hotels, and turns it into wood-like panels that can be used to make furniture. ( read original story ...)
Forget your wanderlust. Singapore’s first 5G standalone network changes the way you live, work and play every day
Witness an underwater kingdom in its full glory, race like an F1 driver and indulge in the thrill of exploring new nature trails —all without buying a plane ticket. ( read original story ...)
Mandai set to become first carbon-neutral precinct in Singapore by 2024
SINGAPORE: Mandai Park Holdings on Wednesday (Sep 29) announced its commitment for Mandai to be carbon neutral by 2024, through a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the area. That would make ... ( read original story ...)
Grab CEO on navigating the Covid-19 crisis, IPO plans, conquering SEA’s competitive landscape
The Wall Street Journal held its CEO Council Summit yesterday (September 28), in which it gathered global business leaders to discuss how they adapt to today’s fast-changing world, especially in the ... ( read original story ...)
No disruption to waste management in Singapore after fatal accident shut down Tuas incineration plant: NEA
SINGAPORE: Waste collection and management services in Singapore have not been disrupted even as a fatal accident at the Tuas incineration plant has forced it to stop operations, th ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Luxury home sales in Singapore’s central region hit 10-year high in Q2
The sale of luxury homes in Singapore’s upscale central region covering Bukit Timah, Holland, Sentosa and other sought-after areas hit a 10-year high in the second quarter, based on a report released ... ( read original story ...)
CCR, RCR, OCR: What Do These District Classifications Means When Looking For Your Property Purchase
Buying a private property can have different considerations from buying HDB flats. Unlike HDB flats which are commonly referred to by their HDB estates, private properties are typically classified by ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to invest $500m to ramp up digital capabilities across ASEAN as it aims to more than double its digital retail customers by 2026
UOB today announced that it will invest up to $500 million in digital innovation initiatives as it seeks to double the retail customers it serves digitally to more than seven million customers across ... ( read original story ...)
Mediation filings have doubled since 2019: Singapore Law Minister K Shanmugam
In this interview, the Law Minister speaks on the success of the Singapore Convention on Mediation, how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed things, and more. Two years after the signing of the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)