SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) stewardesses who are pregnant can now take on ground jobs up until they give birth, in a departure from the previous practice of having to quit flying for the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes blockchain-based payment systems for faster cross-border transactions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is exploring blockchain-based payments solution to solve the challenges in cross-border transactions. The current state of cross-border payments “is slow ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore importers expect first batch of live chickens from Malaysia only later this week
The Malaysian authorities had confirmed on Sunday (Oct 9) that the chicken export ban would be lifted on Oct 11, but local importers are expecting live broiler chickens to come in later this week. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s chicken export ban lifts on Oct 11 but local importers say live chickens will only come in later this week
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans will have to wait a little longer for fresh broiler chicken from Malaysia.The Malaysian authorities had confirmed on Sunday that the chicken export ban would be lifted on Oct ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s exports to countries in mega trade deal grew in ‘tremendously difficult’ times: Minister
Over the weekend, ministers and senior officials from member countries of the CPTPP met in Singapore to review the progress of the agreement. ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeking extradition of Dublin man for alleged Ponzi scheme
A Dublin man is in custody as federal officials seek to extradite him at the request of the Singaporean government for an alleged $4 million Ponzi scheme. ( read original story ...)
Market to open with 200-plus point cut
For Indian stocks, this week is a power-packed one with results of TCS today, HCL Tech on October 12 and Infy on October 13. ( read original story ...)
Former BSI Bank deputy CEO issued 10-year prohibition order, 24-month conditional warning
SINGAPORE: The former deputy CEO and head of private banking of BSI Bank Limited's Singapore branch (BSIS) Raj Sriram was on Monday (Oct 10) issued a 10-year prohibition order and a 24-month ... ( read original story ...)
Family stuck in lift for over 3 hours at UOB Plaza 1, rescued by SCDF officers
Rescuers open a hatch for the family to climb out, and cross over to another lift. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
COLUMN-Asia’s crude oil imports recover on European winter demand hopes: Russell
Asia's imports of crude oil recovered in September, but the increase is likely more a reflection of expectations of improved product demand from Europe over the coming winter rather than a sign of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Banker Urges More Shareholder Pressure
Singapore’s financial watchdog is calling for asset managers to ramp up pressure and scrutiny on environmental, social and corporate governance issues in their portfolio companies. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to review housing policies, leave measures to encourage more people to have children: DPM Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also said the Government will look into retirement adequacy for seniors and make it a key priority to reduce income inequality. ( read original story ...)
Singapore mulls over continuing to offer free Covid-19 jabs under Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - Although the Republic is moving towards a new Covid-19 vaccination strategy, there are no plans to charge people here for shots, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Monday. Speaking in an ... ( read original story ...)
DBS runs fintech apprecenticeship programme with local polytechnics
As part of efforts under the Techskills Accelerator (TeSA) for ITE and Polytechnics Alliance (“TIP Alliance”), set up by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) together with industry partners ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC appoints audit head Goh Chin Yee as new group CFO
The OCBC Bank logo is seen outside its headquarters after the bank reported its first-half results, in Singapore, August 3, 2022. REUTERS/Anshuman Daga/File Photo Oct 10 (Reuters) - Singapore's second ... ( read original story ...)
1MDB: Singapore authorities take action against former BSI Bank deputy CEO
SINGAPORE - Singapore authorities have taken action against the former deputy chief executive officer (CEO) of BSI Bank Ltd, Singapore Branch (BSIS) for his contribution to the bank’s failure to file ... ( read original story ...)