Singapore will no longer cover the medical costs of COVID-19 patients who are eligible to get vaccinated against the virus but choose not to, the country’s Health Ministry says. “We will begin ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm’s IPO Subscribed 48% On Second Day Of Issue
Paytm's share sale via initial public offer, the country's biggest-ever, was subscribed 48 per cent at the end of the second day of the issue ... ( read original story ...)
How much is location still worth for properties in Singapore?
Photo by R ARCHITECTURE on Unsplash Dear Readers, Thank you for coming here! About 8 years ago, when we were trying to buy our first ever property, the agent told us that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Execution Stayed After Positive Covid-19 Test
The case has drawn scrutiny over the death sentence for Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, a mentally disabled man who was convicted on drug charges. ( read original story ...)
In 5G rollouts, Singapore telcos look to edge computing to add value to “dumb pipe”
A telco’s mobile network is critical to the effort. This opens up new opportunities that includes consultancy and other value-added services to businesses. It’s not just Singtel that has been selling ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm IPO half covered on Day-2 on interest from retail investors
The firm is eyeing bids worth at least Rs 5,000 cr on the final day. While most bids in any IPO come on the last day, the response so far is nevertheless subdued, said market watchers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Monetary Authority official slams cryptocurrencies as poor store of value
At the Singapore FinTech Festival, Ravi Menon, Managing Director at MAS shared his thoughts on the future of money, finance, and the internet. ( read original story ...)
How BNPL firm Atome plans to use its $500 million investment from Standard Chartered
Lei Chen of Advance Intelligence Group, the parent company of Atome Financial, says that in addition to scaling and giving a pricing advantage, the investment and strategic partnership will allow them ... ( read original story ...)
Spotlight on Singapore’s propensity to kill
Activists, lawyers and rights groups are calling on authorities in Singapore to halt plans to impose the death penalty on 33-year-old Na ... ( read original story ...)
(CIIE) MoC signed to boost China-Singapore service trade cooperation
A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on the development of the service industry was signed during the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) to boost service trade cooperation between China and ... ( read original story ...)
Oracle opens Singapore cloud region to support SEA
Oracle has added Singapore as a cloud region to support growing demand in Southeast Asia, pushing its Asia-Pacific footprint to nine, and is offering 100 startups in the country $30,000 each in cloud ... ( read original story ...)
Moscow becomes latest city to join Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance
Moscow has joined the Global Innovation Alliance GIA set up by Singapore to strengthen its connections to major innovation hubs around the world Singapore Mi ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore delays appeal hearing on disabled man’s execution
Singapore's top court on Tuesday postponed the appeal hearing for a Malaysian man on death row believed to be mentally disabled, after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, in a case that has drawn ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank warns against crypto, says retail investors risk ‘significant losses’
Singapore's central bank and financial regulator doesn't encourage retail investors to get involved in cryptocurrencies, Managing Director Ravi Menon said. ( read original story ...)
Fully founder-owned and now worth $4b: How Singapore’s TDCX did it
The Singapore-headquartered BPO firm shrugged off VC firms in its 21 years of operation. It’s now a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. ( read original story ...)
Solar Panels in Singapore: Expert Answers 6 Questions on How to Install Them in Your Home
Installing solar panels to generate green electricity for your home in Singapore is one way you can cut down your carbon footprint and save money. We asked Solar AI 6 questions and got their expert ... ( read original story ...)