Let’s factor in sustainability when it comes to festive e-gifting. Tradition and technology can go hand in hand, say NUS Business School’s Lawrence Loh and Yvonne Yock. ( read original story ...)
Economy to grow by 4.1%: Standard Chartered
The retail, real estate, and admin support sectors are expected to recover. Singapore’s economy will grow by 4.1% in 2022, slower than the 7.0% GDP growth recorded the year previous, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says 30 per cent Covid-19 deaths in 2021 were fully vaccinated
Singapore last year registered 802 deaths due to the coronavirus, out of which 247 were fully vaccinated people ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore breaks down vaccine deaths, Moderna sees lowest rate
Of the 802 people who died from Covid-19 last year in the city-state, 555 or about 70 per cent weren't fully vaccinated ... ( read original story ...)
Lowest Covid deaths with Moderna vaccines, highest with Sinovac shots, claims Singapore data
Singapore saw the fewest deaths among those with the Moderna Inc. shot and the most among those with Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore think-tank ISAS aims to be research hub on S Asia, says Indian-origin Director
Iqbal Singh Sevea, an Indian-origin scholar and director of the Singaporean think-tank Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), has set a target for the organisation to become an important hub for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore wealth platform buys UK digital bank for £25m
The deal will see iFast purchase an 85% stake in the UK digital bank for £25m ($33m, €29m) – £22.6m to fund the acquisition and £2.4m to offset relevant transaction costs. The Singapore wealth ... ( read original story ...)
About 2,600 Omicron infections imported into Singapore so far, says its transport minister
About 2,600 Omicron infections have been imported into Singapore so far, Transport Minister S. Iswaran told Parliament on Monday (Jan 10). ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Singtel weighing options for Australia Optus fiber assets, according to sources
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. is considering options including a potential stake sale in the fiber assets of its Australian subsidiary SingTel Optus Pty, people familiar with the matter said, a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore strengthens corporate governance regime with updates to company laws
SINGAPORE - Companies in Singapore will soon be required to keep registers of nominee shareholders and their nominators, and update their registers within seven days of being informed by the nominee, ... ( read original story ...)
57% of Singapore’s SMBs rely more on digital payments: PayPal
The digital payment platform surveyed 210 businesses. PayPal launched the report, Singapore's resilient SMBs survive and thrive during pandemic, on 10 January. It surveyed 210 business decision-makers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung says 30% of coronavirus deaths last year were fully vaccinated
Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has said that 30 per cent of coronavirus deaths last year were fully vaccinated. Citing the Omicron's higher transmissibility, he also said that Singapore can ... ( read original story ...)
Job Report 2021: The Top 12 Industries That Are Growing in Singapore
Singapore industries continue to hire aggressively, showing signs that the local economy is recovering from the pandemic indeed. With more than 80% of the population vaccinated, people feel more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based fintech firm Pine Labs to seek $678 million in US IPO
The listing could give it a valuation of US$5.5 billion to US$7 billion, say sources. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says 30% Of Total Covid Deaths In 2021 Were Of Fully-Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated individuals accounted for 30 per cent of Singapore's total COVID-19 related deaths last year, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Monday. ( read original story ...)
About 2,600 Omicron infections imported into Singapore so far: Iswaran
The bulk of the imported cases were citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders returning home. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)