SINGAPORE — Singapore Management University’s (SMU) founding chairman Ho Kwon Ping will step down on Jan 11 next year after 25 years of leadership, the institution announced on Wednesday (Aug 17). ( read original story ...)
Daily round-up, Aug 17: Singapore museum responds to claim of displaying stolen artefact; large car COE premium hits new record
Let's get you up to speed with the day's stories. Singapore museum says 400-year-old artefact allegedly stolen from Nepal was acquired by the book The Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,762 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 3762 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday bringing the country total tally to 1805698 Of the new cases 382 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Seeks Protection From Creditors
Hodlnaut seeks protection from creditors On August 13th, five days after Hodlnaut froze customer withdrawals, an application was filed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Non-Oil Exports Climb 1.4% In July
Non-oil domestic exports in Singapore were up 1.4 percent on month in July, Enterprise Singapore said on Wednesday. That exceeded ... ( read original story ...)
US energy technology giant boosts Singapore footprint
US services giant Baker Hughes has added another facility to its Singapore repertoire, opening a new oilfield services chemicals manufacturing facility in the Lion City. The approximate 40,000-square ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent Posts First Revenue Drop Since 2004 IPO
The Chinese social-media giant’s revenue dropped 3% as a slowing economy further dented its online-ad revenue, while its videogame business continued to struggle from tighter regulations. ( read original story ...)
Baby boomers lead greener lifestyles than younger generations, are stronger advocates for the environment: OCBC study
Baby boomers in Singapore scored the highest in their awareness and adoption of greener lifestyles compared with younger generations, and are also doing more to advocate for sustainable behaviours, a ... ( read original story ...)
Baby boomers in Singapore more environmentally conscious, leading greener lifestyles than younger generations: Study
Contrary to the general perception that baby boomers in Singapore are less environmentally conscious than their younger counterparts, a recent study has shown that this group of people aged between 58 ... ( read original story ...)
How to cancel your credit card: Citibank, DBS, Standard Chartered and OCBC
The world of credit card benefits is so fickle. Benefits change like the wind - your proudest 8 per cent cashback benefit can get removed anytime. What was once your beloved go-to credit card with the ... ( read original story ...)
SMU’s founding chairman Ho Kwon Ping to step down next year, DBS CEO Piyush Gupta to succeed him
SINGAPORE: Singapore Management University’s (SMU) founding chairman Ho Kwon Ping will step down on Jan 11 next year after 25 years of leadership, the institution announced on Wednesday (Aug 17). He ... ( read original story ...)
Mindanao firms bullish to get more deals from Singapore
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has expressed confidence that the newly-signed deals between a Davao company and a Singapore-based firm will open more opportunities for various ... ( read original story ...)
How clean is that escalator? Woman goes around Singapore checking how dirty the handrails are
We're always reminded to hold the handrails of an escalator for safety purposes. However, with so many people doing so daily, it isn't surprising that these aren't exactly the cleanest place to put ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will have more millionaires per population vs US and China by 2030: HSBC
In the next eight years, the number of millionaires in Singapore as a share of its population will grow to surpass that of the United States, China or any other economy in the Asia Pacific region, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore museum says 400-year-old artefact allegedly stolen from Nepal was acquired by the book
The Asian Civilisations Museum was responding to reports of a 17th-century sculpture missing from Nepal since 1999 and now in its possession. ( read original story ...)
Bullied and beaten: Singapore girls gang up on crying girl in car park (Videos)
Scenes of a girl mercilessly beat down in a car park by a group of girls have been troubling viewers since they surfaced this morning. ( read original story ...)