Singapore has the ability to wield its significant financial leverage over Myanmar's military rulers to pressure them to return to a path of democracy amid a deteriorating humanitarian and economic ... ( read original story ...)
STI slips as regional markets stay wary on China property sector
Local investors already have enough on their plate but the travails of China's property sector just won't go away and helped turn the market south on Thursday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Citi Partners Grab to Enable Seamless Conversion of Citi ThankYou Points and Citi Miles To GrabRewards Points, Creating Greater Value for Consumers
Citi, the largest pan-regional credit card issuer, and Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, are providing Citi cardmembers in Singapore with more options to maximise the value of their Citi ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Singapore predict doom as pandemic rages on
An association representing retailers hit by the pandemic criticises the so-called 'Stabilisation Phase' announced by the government. ( read original story ...)
ESG shouldn’t be a ‘simplistic filter’ to select investments, says Singapore Exchange CEO
Companies that incorporate environment, social and governance factors into their business practices could boost financial returns in the long term, says Loh Boon Chye, CEO of Singapore Exchange. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reports Highest COVID Deaths, Calls For WFH To Extend ‘stabilisation Phase’
Singapore extended its 'stabilisation phase', which caps social gatherings to a maximum of two people and calls for work from home till November 21. ( read original story ...)
‘Living With Covid’ Strategy Under Threat As Singapore, U.K. Face Sharp Rise In Cases
A number of countries are either bringing back Covid-19 restrictions or considering doing so amid a fresh surge in new infections. ( read original story ...)
New qastle Smart Alarm Controller for Home Security is Connected by Sequans Monarch Go Cellular IoT Solution
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS ) and startup qastle have LTE-enabled qastle's new Smart Alarm™ Control ... ( read original story ...)
Gorilla Mobile offers Shopee, Grab vouchers for unused data
Singapore’s newest telco startup will enable users to convert unused mobile data into e-vouchers of Grab, Shopee, Shell, Cold Storage, and Esso. ( read original story ...)
China can’t look to Singapore for a way to live with Covid-19, health economist says
Singapore’s “experiment” to live with the coronavirus – and its subsequent spike in infections – might not be a useful model for China as it considers whether to reopen its borders, a Chinese health ... ( read original story ...)
Staycation goals: 6 hotels with the best views in Singapore
Whether it's panoramic skyline or beach views you seek, these hotels will offer you the best view in Singapore for your next staycation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC ready to say goodbye to Dexus logistics fund
Singaporean investor GIC has one of the next big deals pending in Australia’s busy property sector. It is understood GIC is in late stage talks to sell its 49 per cent stake in the Dexus Australian ... ( read original story ...)
DBS PayLah! users can now send or request money directly on Telegram while chatting
DBS announced today (October 21) that it is the first bank in Singapore to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services on Telegram. With this latest feature, over 2 million of its PayLah! users can now ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore researchers develop bandage that can wirelessly assess wounds
Research team from National University of Singapore says the wearable sensor can detect temperature, bacteria type, and other medical factors specific to chronic wounds within 15 minutes. ( read original story ...)
China Evergrande calls off deal to sell stake in property unit falls
Evergrande, which said in a regulatory filing that it “had reason to believe…that the purchaser had not met the prerequisite to make ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s digital marketing lead Cedric Dias joins Bank Jago as CMO
Dias had been with OCBC for over six years, where he was head of digital marketing for several segments at the bank. ( read original story ...)