Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said it expects a new wave of local cases "soon" given the higher transmissibility of the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Stories you might’ve missed, Dec 27
Not many might notice the increase, but the higher bus and train fares mean a lot for low-income earners, said public members on the fare hike, which started on Dec 26, 2021. In November this year, ... ( read original story ...)
Capillary Technologies files draft papers to raise Rs 850 cr via IPO
The company offers artificial intelligence (AI)-based cloud-native Software-as-a Solution (SaaS) products and solutions to develop loyalty of consumers and channel partners. ( read original story ...)
Profitable Saas firm Capillary Technologies files for IPO: Key things to know
Capillary Technologies IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to ₹200 crore and an offer-for-sale of ₹650 crore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has done whatever it can to prepare for next COVID-19 wave amid global Omicron spread: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore has done whatever it can to prepare for the next COVID-19 wave, said co-chair of the multi-ministry task force Lawrence Wong on Monday (Dec 27). In a Facebook post, Mr Wong said ... ( read original story ...)
About 52,000 employees in Singapore remain unvaccinated against COVID-19: MOM
SINGAPORE: Around 52,000 employees in Singapore remain unvaccinated, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday (Dec 27) after authorities announced that unvaccinated workers will not ... ( read original story ...)
Capillary Technologies files papers to float Rs 850-crore IPO
Capillary Tech has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise Rs 850 crore through an IPO. Capillary Technologies (India) has filed papers with market regulator SEBI to raise Rs 850 crore through an ... ( read original story ...)
LPs to see actual returns after stellar year for SE Asian startup funding, IPOs
The year 2021 has been a rocketship ride for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem, giving hope to limited partners (LPs) in venture capital (VC) funds that they will finally see returns on their ... ( read original story ...)
Kaplan Singapore appoints Dr Susie Khoo as President
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - - Kaplan, one of the world's largest and most diverse education providers, has appointed Dr Susie Khoo as President of Kaplan Singapore effective March 2022. Dr Khoo joins ... ( read original story ...)
Keppel Fels partners Sumitomo to explore ammonia fuel business in Singapore
Keppel O&M, Sumitomo aim to commence commercial operations of ammonia bunkering business in the mid-2020s. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Covid vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February
Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next year. Contin ... ( read original story ...)
COVID vaccination mandatory in Singapore for pass approvals from February 2022
Pass holders who are medically ineligible for vaccination will have to submit a doctor's memo at the point of application and undergo a medical review upon arrival in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and India further cement bilateral relations despite challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic
Though the pandemic crippled the global business environment, the city-state has been one of the largest sources of foreign investment in India in 2020-2021. ( read original story ...)
Omicron: COVID vaccination mandatory in Singapore for work passes from February 2022
The new order will not apply to children aged below 12 and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination, it said. The new measure, announced on Sunday, is a part of the nation's adjustments to ... ( read original story ...)
Travellers from 10 African countries can now enter, transit through Singapore
MOH has placed the countries under Category IV classification and travellers will be subjected to the relevant border measures. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Barclays to expand private banking in Singapore from its base in India
British banking giant Barclays announced that it had secured a licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to operate as a foreign authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) in ... ( read original story ...)