SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 341 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Dec 29), including 153 imported infections. There was also one fatality, taking the country's death toll from coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, China discuss improving market access, digital trade at council meeting
There are many opportunities for both countries to enhance bilateral cooperation, says Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China, Singapore vow to enhance cooperation
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Wednesday met with Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat via video link, pledging to jointly fight the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance bilateral cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, China reiterate commitment to free and open trade
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China on Wednesday (Dec 29) reiterated their commitment to free and open trade at an annual top-level bilateral meeting. The 17th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC ... ( read original story ...)
Indian nationals in Singapore charged over receiving ill-gotten money from US
One of them opened a Standard Chartered bank account to receive $134,546.37 from the US last year. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Two Indian nationals charged in Singapore for receiving money from criminal activities in US
Two Indian nationals in Singapore were charged for their alleged involvement in an arrangement to receive money made from criminal activities in the US. ( read original story ...)
Where you can get new bank notes for CNY 2022 – and other environmentally friendly alternatives
AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there.The Lunar New Year is just around the ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean charged with shooting man with airsoft gun, importing toy weapons
SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man, said to have imported several toy weapons, allegedly used an airsoft gun to shoot someone in April last year. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Shark Tank India Infuses INR 75 Lakh Into Bummer
Bummer, an Indian comfort wear brand, has raised INR 75 lakh on Shark Tank India’s latest season. Judges of Shark Tank India panel, Aman Gupta – founder, Boat Electronics and NamitaThapar of Emcure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, China sign 14 MOUs, agreements at annual bilateral meeting
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China signed 14 agreements at an annual top-level bilateral meeting on Wednesday (Dec 29). The 17th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting – the highest-level ... ( read original story ...)
Capillary IPO: SaaS Giant To Use 21% Of Proceeds From Fresh Issue For Debt Repayment
Bengaluru and Singapore-based SaaS startup Capillary Technologies recently filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for its initial public offering (IPO). It plans to use about 21% of the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Things are improving’ in Singapore amid COVID pandemic: Halimah Yacob
SINGAPORE — Singapore continues to face the challenges of living with the COVID-19 pandemic but “things are improving”, said President Halimah Yacob on Wednesday (29 December). In a year-end message ... ( read original story ...)
Travellers can each bring up to 20 COVID-19 self-test kits into Singapore: HSA
SINGAPORE: Travellers are allowed to bring a limited number of COVID-19 self-test kits into Singapore if the kits have been approved for use in their country of embarkation, the Health Sciences ... ( read original story ...)
No rush in Singapore to buy Covid-19 test kits, unlike in US and UK
In some instances, retailers trying to move stock offer discount after discount to little effect. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Say hello to ‘Le Le (叻叻)’: Singapore-born giant panda cub’s name picked
Meet Le Le (叻叻), the first ever panda cub born in Singapore, whose name was the overwhelming favourite chosen in a public poll. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, China pledge new areas of cooperation at high-level bilateral forum
SINGAPORE - Singapore and China have pledged to explore new areas of collaboration - in particular in digital economy and green development - with the signing of 14 agreements at a high-level ... ( read original story ...)