SINGAPORE – Singtel has restored its mobile data services after thousands of customers experienced problems with the local telco’s service on Dec 9 morning. When contacted, the telco said: “Earlier ...
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore Retail Sales, CPF Interest Rates and CRISPR
Welcome to the latest edition of top stock market highlights. Retail sales in Singapore saw a slight 0.1% year-on-year dip in October. This decline breaks an eight-month streak of increases. September ...
New Singapore-China visa-free travel agreement draws mixed reactions; experts don’t foresee influx of Chinese tourists
Travelling to visit his family back in Dalian and Hainan in China during the throes of Covid-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021 was a “massive hassle to deal with”, said 27-year-old Xu Yuchuan.
China-Singapore FTA upgrade hailed
As a mutually beneficial deal, the upgraded FTA will also help China better align with international standards and further expand institutional opening-up, so as to advance its accession to the CPTPP, ...
Creepy crawlies or culinary delights: The buzz around South-east Asia’s booming bug business
FANCY some crispy beancurd with a side of crunchy black crickets? Perhaps kailan topped with minced garlic and nutty mealworms, or fresh poached prawns garnished with chewy silkworm pupae? Read more ...
Singapore and China enhance digital finance and capital markets co-operation
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride ...
China, Singapore to Allow Tourists to Use E-Yuan
(Yicai) Dec. 8 -- China and Singapore will allow travelers from both countries to use e-CNY for tourism spending in both countries, providing more convenience for shopping during their overseas travel ...
Singapore’s Ho Ching and Jenny Lee on Forbes list of 100 most powerful women
The list features familiar and rising leaders in fields such as business and science globally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to keep finding ways to add value to China, says DPM Lawrence Wong
Despite China's economic headwinds, there are still “tremendous opportunities” for both sides to work together. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Introducing the New Samsung Shop App in Singapore: Delivering Greater Value to Customers Wherever They Are
Samsung is elevating the online shopping experience for users and fans with personalised and simplified shopping via the new Samsung Shop App SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 December 2023 - ...
A shadow-fleet oil tanker that falsified its location and carried Venezuelan crude got stuck near Singapore
The vessel had previously falsified its location to avoid detection and is reportedly carrying a cargo of oil from Venezuela.
Malaysia’s Maybank appoints Alvin Lee as new CEO for Singapore
Malaysia's biggest bank Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) said on Friday it had appointed Alvin Lee Han Eng as chief executive officer for Maybank Singapore, effective Jan. 1.
Forecasts of China’s slowing growth have no impact on collaboration with Singapore: DPM Wong
Find out more about subscription packages here. [BEIJING] Forecasts of China’s slowing growth have not affected Singapore’s collaboration with the country, which remains “an economy with tremendous ...
More hospitalisations as Singapore’s Covid-19 cases hit record high for 2023
MOH has also reassured people that the numbers are not as high as during the pandemic. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, China to trial e-CNY use for tourism spending
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced on Thursday that it is embarking on a pilot program with the People's Bank of China, China's central bank, which will allow travelers from Singapore and ...
Fears of China slowdown have no impact on collaboration with Singapore: DPM Wong
BEIJING] FORECASTS of China’s slowing growth have not affected Singapore’s collaboration with the country, which remains “an economy with tremendous opportunities for us to work together”, Deputy ...