Economists expect Singapore’s economic growth to be driven in the next few quarters by the opening of borders to international travel, but flagged a re-escalation of Covid-19 to be the top risk to ... ( read original story ...)
Early Comics in Singapore | A Librarian’s World
Join Associate Librarian Jacqueline Lee as she charts the ups and downs of the history of comics in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GovTech Announces New Vulnerability Rewards Programme
The Singapore Government Technology Agency (GovTech) on Tuesday introduced a n (VRP) on HackerOne that offers bug bounty rewards of up to $150,000. GovTech already runs a Government Bug Bounty ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government launches bug bounty program for digital services
The digital arm of the Singapore government has launched a new bug bounty program offering up to $150,000 for “exceptional” reports. The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) announced yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
STARTUP DIGEST: IPO-bound Paytm to create firm for payments business; Xiaomi completes business registration of EV unit
There were several important developments in the startup space on Wednesday. Here’s a wrap of the top startup headlines. IPO-bound payments company Paytm is looking to turn its payment aggregator ... ( read original story ...)
Olam secures US$5.2bn financing package to support operational overhaul
Singapore-headquartered agribusiness and commodities giant Olam International has secured US$5.2bn in financing across three loan facilities, as it presses ahead with a major operational overhaul. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 2021 GDP growth forecast to be 6.6%
The Monetary Authority of (MAS) announced in a report on Wednesday that economists and analysts polled in the Survey of Professional Forecasters expect Singapore's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to ... ( read original story ...)
Prima Food Solutions automates operations with Nimbly Technologies and records operational cost savings of up to 74%
Prima Food Solutions automates operations with Nimbly Technologies and records operational cost savings of up to 74%. SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nimbly Technologies ... ( read original story ...)
90 unlinked COVID-19 cases among 177 new locally transmitted infections in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 177 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Wednesday (Sep 1), including 90 with no links to previous cases. This is the highest daily number of locally ... ( read original story ...)
Global Investment Bank and Capital Trust announce USD 68 Million Investment Fund in Artificial Intelligence
Global Investment Bank and Capital Trust announced the establishment of the GIB Ventures AI Fund, which will invest up to USD 68 million in startups transforming artificial intelligence. ( read original story ...)
Global Investment Bank and Capital Trust announce fund
Global Investment Bank and Capital Trust announced the establishment of the GIB Ventures AI Fund which will invest up to USD 68 million in startups transformin ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered and Linklogis launch supply chain finance platform
Standard Chartered and Chinese fintech Linklogis will establish a new supply chain finance marketplace in Asia after inking a joint venture agreement. The bank says the platform, to be called Olea, ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Singapore Exchange to issue easier rules for SPAC listings -sources
Singapore Exchange is preparing to roll out easier guidelines for listings of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the city-state, which would make it the first major Asian bourse to ... ( read original story ...)
Half of 180 new COVID cases in Singapore unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (1 September) confirmed 180 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 67,800. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Becomes First Country To Remove Remaining BSE Restrictions On Canadian Beef
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Shopee Boss Becomes Singapore’s Richest Man With A Net Worth Of RM82 Billion
The chairman and co-founder of the parent company behind Shopee, Forrest Li, has become Singapore's richest person According to a report by Bloomberg published yesterday, 31 August, the Sea Limited ... ( read original story ...)