SINGAPORE: Helping Singaporeans seize green jobs, making the country a green financing hub and fighting greenwashing were among the topics raised in a debate on a parliamentary motion that was passed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore immigration ‘objects’ to Indian airline sending a crew member without him completing 14 days’ home isolation
The surge in Omicron cases and home isolation requirements for those recovering from this highly infectious strain is now making it increasingly hard for airlines to arrange crew for operating flights ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines goes all-in on NYC with the world’s 2 longest flights
The city that never sleeps will soon be home to the world’s two longest flights. Starting this spring, Singapore Airlines will offer a daily nonstop flight from Changi International Airport (SIN) to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC makes senior appointments for Investments & Wealth Solutions
HSBC has announced the appointment of Wei Mei Tan and Michael Wong within Investments & Wealth Solutions under Wealth & Personal Banking. Wei Mei Tan is appointed as Global and Asia Head of Advisory, ... ( read original story ...)
SBI Digital Markets welcomes SCB 10X as a strategic investor to accelerate growth and strengthen the regional ecosystem
The strategic investment from SCB 10X helps catalyse SBI Digital Markets’ growth in Security Token Offerings (STO) and more broadly in the digital asset sector for Southeast Asia. This investment is ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC phishing scam underscores trade-off between convenience and security, with bank customers at risk: Experts
SINGAPORE — As banks move towards digital banking, the recent phishing scam that affected hundreds of OCBC customers highlighted the trade-off between convenience and banking sec ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Best Digital PR Companies and Professionals Revealed at Davos Digital Awards
The best digital PR companies and professionals for 2021 were revealed from the first edition of the Davos Digital PR Awards. The most outstanding projects launched nationwide between January 2020 and ... ( read original story ...)
882 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 797 Omicron infections confirmed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 882 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jan 12), including 396 imported infections. There was one fatality, taking the country's death toll from coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai-based Shiv Kapur, Jeev Milkha Singh and MG Keyser return to Asian Tour action in Singapore
This week’s event, beginning on Thursday, is the Singapore International at Tanah Merah Country Club, played over the Club’s Tampines Course and boasts a $1 million purse. Dubai-based Indians Shiv ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC phishing scam underscores how banks, customers both bear risk over fraudulent transactions: Experts
SINGAPORE — As banks move towards digital banking, the recent phishing scam that affected hundreds of OCBC customers highlighted the trade-off between convenience and banking sec ... ( read original story ...)
Over 5,000 Singapore children aged 5 to 6 signed up for Covid-19 jabs
More than 5,000 children aged 5 to 6 have been registered for their Covid-19 vaccination. This was shared by a spokesman for the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) in response to The Straits ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Athletics officials never counselled me, says Soh Rui Yong in court
SINGAPORE - Top national marathoner Soh Rui Yong on Wednesday (Jan 12) rejected the suggestion that he was counselled on his conduct by officials from Singapore Athletics (SA) prior to his ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lifts data center moratorium – but sets conditions
Singapore appears to have lifted its moratorium on new data center projects, according to a statement by the Trade and Industry Minister this week - but new data centers will have to meet certain ... ( read original story ...)
Letting the Air Out of Online Travel’s IPO Bloat
I'm thinking about Elizabeth Holmes' conviction in the Theranos fraud trial when contemplating the market caps of online travel companies. ( read original story ...)
Soh Rui Yong grilled on stand in defamation suit against Singapore Athletic Association’s ex-director
SINGAPORE: Athlete Soh Rui Yong spent hours grilled on the stand on Wednesday (Jan 12) in his own suit against a former Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) executive director for defamation. Lawyer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore amends law to allow ‘no win, no fee’ agreements between lawyers and clients
Lawyers and clients in certain cases can now come to an arrangement where the clients do not have to pay legal fees if they do not win the case. ( read original story ...)