Singapore reported 846 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total tally in the country to 287,243. Of the new cases, 446 were local cases and 400 were imported, according to statistics ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Hires CIMB’s Omar Siddiq as CEO of Malaysian Unit
HSBC Holdings Plc has hired Omar Siddiq from CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. to head its Malaysian unit, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergCypriot Scientist Says ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expats are relocating at a faster pace than before, but Singapore isn’t their only destination
While some jobs and expats in law and banking are heading to Singapore, the city state is facing domestic demands to prioritise local workers. ( read original story ...)
Man in SG jailed, fined for receiving money stolen by scammers and transferring it to Malaysian accounts
A Malaysian man received into his bank account money stolen from scam victims and transferred it to another bank account in Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
SPH sees improvement across business segments
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) on Tuesday (Jan 11) said that its overall business improved in the first quarter to November following the gradual recovery of the economy. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC Set to Manage Extra $137 Billion in Reserves
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. is poised to get a massive influx of new funds to manage after the city-state changed the way the central bank transfers excess foreign currency reserves to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s wary crypto embrace leaves top mogul in the cold
An affiliate of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange had just withdrawn its application to run a bourse in Singapore. Zhao, the richest person in cryptocurrency with a fortune of about US$90 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Has Added Milan as 5th Freedom Route
Singapore Airlines will launch a new fifth freedom route in Europe later this month after receiving regulatory approval to transport passengers between Barcelona and Milan Malpensa. ( read original story ...)
Initiated Investment in a Foreign Bank With Local Presence
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX:O39) and United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11) have their share prices ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to borrow up to $1.02b through the issue of bonds
SINGAPORE - In a move to raise fresh funds before interest rates spike later this year, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is borrowing up to US$750 million (S$1.02 billion) via the issue of bonds. The US ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Has Another Green Light For Wednesday
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in four straight sessions, collecting more than 80 points or 2.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,250-point ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Officials Quizzed About Crypto Scams Urge Caution
(Bloomberg) --Singapore officials warned people chasing digital investment opportunities like non-fungible tokens and metaverse assets to exercise caution and participate “responsibly” -- a ... ( read original story ...)
Parliament passes laws for eligible convicts to work outside prison and be home on selected days
Ensuring prisoners are not exploited in their work and they are paid fair wages were part of the debate in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 11) in relation to changes to the Prisons Bill. ( read original story ...)
Govt objects to Singapore’s restrictions on meat, eggs import
Singapore claimed that meat, eggs, and their products must be imported from approved sources in accredited countries or regions that meet the Singapore Food Agency's (SFA) standards ... ( read original story ...)
846 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 438 Omicron infections confirmed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 846 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jan 11), including 400 imported infections. There were no fatalities, keeping the death toll from coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Wary Crypto Embrace Leaves Richest Mogul in the Cold
Zhao, the richest person in cryptocurrency with a fortune of about $90 billion, took to Twitter to say the affiliate’s investment in another exchange -- one that was regulated -- made the application ... ( read original story ...)