Food supply chain shocks and spiralling prices have left about 828 million people worldwide going hungry this year, a report calling for urgent action has found. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is the street-food capital of the world, drawing tourists and locals alike. A war and the pandemic are putting it at risk.
"I know some of my customers will grumble about it, but I may have to shut down my business if I don't raise prices," Lie Kam Fatt told Insider. ( read original story ...)
SocialPeta released the mobile game & app industry report in H1 2022
SocialPeta, the global leading ad intelligence platform, released its H1 2022 report on both mobile games and non-game mobile apps. It collects the perspectives from leading mobile platforms, such ... ( read original story ...)
Former Sri Lankan president not getting privileges in Singapore, minister says
Singapore's foreign minister said on Monday former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was not being accorded any privileges or immunity in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Former Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa not accorded any privileges, immunity or hospitality by Singapore
Mr Rajapaksa flew to Singapore from the Maldives after fleeing Sri Lanka amid protests over an economic crisis. ( read original story ...)
Webull Launches Expansion into Singapore
NEW YORK, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (“Webull”), the owner of the popular Webull trading platform, today announced a promotional campaign to officially launch its Singapore business and entry ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Treasures Center latest to win Singapore’s crypto license
Digital Treasures Center (DTC) became the latest firm to receive the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to become a regulated Digital Payment Token ... ( read original story ...)
Daily round-up, Aug 1: 60 per cent of Singapore residents have had COVID-19; vaccination boosters for children; Malaysia lifts chicken export ban
Let's get you caught up on the day's top stories. 60% of Singapore residents have caught COVID-19, but this doesn't mean we have herd immunity: Ong Ye Kung On record, th ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore won’t get herd immunity even with 100% COVID infection rate: Ong Ye Kung
Herd immunity will be elusive even if 100% of Singapore's population becomes infected with COVID, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi kicks off Asia tour in Singapore, keeps mum on possible stop in Taiwan
A visit by the House speaker to Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, would deepen tensions between Washington and Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi Lands in Singapore to Kick Off Her Asia Tour
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Singapore early Monday, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing. A person ... ( read original story ...)
‘Greenwashing hogwash’: DBS Bank’s ‘eco-warrior’ marketing brag draws flak in social media
The Singapore bank's 'More like an eco-warrior, less like a bank' marketing tagline did not sit well with critics, when added to a LinkedIn post that sought to boost its credentials for committing to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC hangs up on Ping An break-up call, lifts payout and profit goal
HSBC pushed back on a proposal by top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group Co of China to split the lender, a move Europe's biggest bank said would be costly, while posting profits that beat ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC rebuffs Ping An call for break-up, arguing it would be costly
HSBC pushed back on a proposal by top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group Co of China to split the lender, a move Europe's biggest bank said would be costly, while posting profit that beat ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore grants Vauld parent three-month creditor protection
The Singapore High Court granted the parent of troubled crypto lender Vauld a three-month protection from creditors, giving the company breathing room as it seeks to sell itself to rival Nexo. Nov. 7 ... ( read original story ...)
60% of Singapore residents have caught COVID-19, but this doesn’t mean there is herd immunity: Ong Ye Kung
Many scientists around the world do not think herd immunity is achievable because the coronavirus will continue to mutate, escape the protection of vaccines and infect people, Mr Ong said. ( read original story ...)