The Singaporean government will no longer cover medical bills for people who are "unvaccinated by choice" after Dec. 8, the country's Ministry of Health announced Monday.Why it matters: "We have to ... ( read original story ...)
FinTech Sector in Singapore Could Hit $3B in Funding
The FinTech space in Singapore is anticipated to attract an estimated $3 billion by the end of 2021, Sopnendu Mohanty, the MAS chief FinTech officer, said. ( read original story ...)
11.11 Deals Not To Miss When Making Your EOY Plans, Like Cruises, Staycations & Flights
Score major savings this 11.11 with discounts and perks for staycations, overseas flights and hotels, and even online shopping plus kopitiam dining. ( read original story ...)
People ‘unvaccinated by choice’ in Singapore stop receiving free covid-19 treatment
Singapore will no longer cover the medical costs of the “unvaccinated by choice,” who make up the bulk of new covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city-state. ( read original story ...)
I just flew from Sydney to Singapore – here’s what happened
I was on the first Vaccinated Traveller Lane flight into the city-state on November 8. From low fares to pricey virus tests, this is what to expect. ( read original story ...)
Sapphire Foods raises Rs 933 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Sapphire Foods India Ltd, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets, on Monday said it has raised Rs 933 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO rollout on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
KFC operator Sapphire Foods mobilises Rs 932.96 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Among others, ICICI Prudential, Sundaram MF, IIFL Special Opportunities Fund, Bajaj Alliance Life Insurance, HDFC MF, Kotak MF, and Reliance General Insurance also invested in the company through the ... ( read original story ...)
Startup Digest: Paytm gets IPO ready, Zomato to invest in Shiprocket; Govt to move crypto bill during winter session of Parl
Here are the top headlines from the startup space. Paytm IPO subscribed 18% on first day of bidding; Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son calls it a "great event" Digital payments giant Paytm's initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eases Some Virus Curbs as Music Returns to Restaurants
Singapore is easing some tough Covid restrictions put in place more than a month ago to tackle a surge in infections, with five people from the same residence allowed to dine at restaurants starting ... ( read original story ...)
BSP partners with Singapore’s central bank for cross-border payments
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will boost their collaboration to improve cross-border transactions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore lets residents store digital Covid vaccination certificates on Android devices
Residents of Singapore can now add a digital version of their Covid-19 vaccination certificate to their Android device and access it from Google Pay or by adding a shortcut to their device’s home page ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship set to take place in Singapore
Bang Bang World Championship will take place in Singapore for the second year in a row, developer MOONTON Games announced. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees fintech funding tripling this year to US$3 billion
Singapore’s financial technology sector is expected to attract more investments this year, which could triple the amount raised in 2020, according to a top MAS official. ( read original story ...)
Over 500 cumulative COVID deaths in Singapore as 14 more die; 2,470 new cases
The MOH on 8 November confirmed 2,470 new COVID cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 220,803. ( read original story ...)
Singapore halts execution of man with low IQ
A court in Singapore has put on hold the imminent execution of a Malaysian drug smuggler who campaigners say has limited mental capacity. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was due to be hanged on Wednesday for ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm IPO a great event for Softbank: Masayashi Son
Paytm's mega Rs 18,300 crore IPO, the largest IPO in the country so far, opened today, with the issue being subscribed 0.12 times as of 3 pm on Day 1. ( read original story ...)