Singapore now has 24 cases of the Omicron variant, of which three are locally transmitted infections, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (16 December). The ministry also said it detected ... ( read original story ...)
Private property prices to climb slower, expected to rise at most 3 per cent in 2022 following curbs: Analysts
The increase in property prices, which has seen a sharp increase this year, is likely to slow down following the latest round of cooling measures imposed by the Government on Thursday (Dec 16). ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore expands sustainable product suite with ‘Green Mortgage’ loan
Standard Chartered Bank Singapore has launched its first ‘Green Mortgage’ loan, as part of the Bank’s ambition to become the world's most sustainable and responsible bank. This is the latest addition ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain research firm Nansen bags $75m Series B from Accel, GIC, others
The latest financing brings Nansen’s total fundraising to slightly more than $88 million. The company had raised a $12m Series A in June. ( read original story ...)
‘Bloomberg for digital assets’ bags $75m from Accel, a16z, others
The crash of the Squid token underscores the growing need for analysis and research into cryptocurrencies as investors look to secure their digital assets in a highly volatile market. Singapore-based ... ( read original story ...)
On-Chain Data Hub Nansen Eyes Aggressive Growth With $75M Raise
Accel, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund and other VCs are backing an emerging player in making blockchain data make sense. CEO Alex Svanevik explains Nansen’s scaled-up vision. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s UOBAM Invest open to NTUC Income corporate customers via BIX platform
Singapore’s UOB Asset Management and insurer NTUC Income have teamed up to give the latter’s corporate customers access to UOBAM Invest via the insurance firm’s corporate insurance platform, BIX. ( read original story ...)
dnata Expands Disinfection Service Offering in Singapore
The company has launched a mobile disinfection service in Singapore to help companies further improve safety across their operations, taking advantage of the latest sanitization technologies. ( read original story ...)
A New 0.4-MM-Thick ‘Paper Battery’ Can Power a Small Fan for 45 Minutes
Researchers from Singapore just developed paper-thin biodegradable zinc batteries and they're biodegradable and decomposes in soil within a month. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Construction Equipment Industry to 2027 – Key Drivers, Restraints and Trends
The "Singapore Construction Equipment Market - Strategic Assessment & Forecast 2021-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ( read original story ...)
A Wayward Band of Otters Wreaks Havoc in Singapore
The recent case of a man who says he was attacked by the smooth-coated animals has divided the city-state over its otter denizens; ‘like piranhas’ ... ( read original story ...)
31 of 355 new COVID cases in Singapore imported; 1 death
Of the new cases, 324 are local – 315 are in the community, and nine are residents of migrant worker dorms. The remaining 31 are imported. ( read original story ...)
Singapore champions sustainability
Singapore Tourism Board Singapore is strengthening its reputation as ‘a city in nature’ Eco-friendly hotels, city parks and green attractions can be found all across Singapore, and now, visitors can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s additional stamp duty hike for foreigners ‘earth shattering’ for luxury market
Analysts say the rules targeting foreigners and buyers of investment property may only have a short-term impact and won’t deter the ultra-rich. Chinese, Indians and Americans are the largest investors ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore out of World Swimming Championships after 4 test positive for COVID-19
Singapore have pulled out of the FINA World Swimming Championships after four of the 14 swimmers in the squad tested positive for COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 1982 Ventures Raises US$12.5M in the First Close of Seed Fund
Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has announced the initial close of its first seed stage venture fund with US$12.5 million in committed capital. The fund is ... ( read original story ...)