APEDA has mobilised around one metric tonne of value-added products made of jackfruit, passion fruit and nutmeg for exporting. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic blues drive demand for mental health apps in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Offering guided meditations, wellness workshops and even training opportunities for staff to become certified care providers are some of the ways foodpanda is building up its mental health ... ( read original story ...)
Why this chip maker’s New York IPO has left a bad taste in the mouth for Chengdu’s local government
GlobalFoundries said in its prospectus that the Chengdu factory halted operations due to ‘a variety of factors, including unanticipated market conditions’ ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s PayNow And Malaysia’s DuitNow To Link In 2022.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) and Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”) have announced plans to commence a phased linkage of Singapore’s PayNow and Malaysia’s DuitNow real-time payment systems. ( read original story ...)
How Singapore’s $50 Billion Financial District Will Change After Covid-19
Singapore’s glittering financial district is facing its biggest challenge yet: How to reinvent itself for a post-pandemic, hybrid-working world. In little more than half a century, what was once a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s property investment deals rise 38.7% in Q3
The bulk of investment volume is driven by the sale of four GSL sites. Singapore recorded a quarterly increase in its real estate investments, with $7.5b deals secured for the third quarter (Q3) of ... ( read original story ...)
One IBC Group Announces an Incredible Offer for Singapore Company Formation Services
The company has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in the corporate services provider consultancy field. One IBC Group, a renowned gl ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Gaming Matters 2021 conference reveals guest list
Global games industry conference Gaming Matters 2021 has revealed the line-up of speakers and guests appearing at the event later in October. READ MORE: The best RPGs: Essential r ... ( read original story ...)
GlobalFoundries files for an IPO, could be valued at $25 billion
Back in July, the rumor mill was abuzz with reports that Intel was interested in buying semiconductor giant GlobalFoundries for around $30 billion, presumably as a ... ( read original story ...)
UBX establishes second office in Singapore
UBX PHILIPPINES Corp. has established an office in Singapore to help companies there that are looking to enter the local market. ( read original story ...)
Smart patrol robots stoke surveillance fears in Singapore
Singapore has trialed patrol robots that blast warnings at people engaging in undesirable social behavior, adding to an arsenal of surveillance technology in the tightly controlled city-state that is ... ( read original story ...)
3,577 new COVID cases in Singapore; 3 unvaccinated deaths
The MOH on 6 October confirmed a record 3,577 new COVID cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 113,381, as well as three more deaths due to the disease. ( read original story ...)
Improved sentiment in S-E Asian markets lifts Singapore stocks
Positive sentiment in South-east Asia over other North Asian markets gave local investors all the incentive they needed to start buying on Wednesday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Leverage the Global Cyber Alliance’s IoT Threat Analytics Platform
GCA’s Automated IoT Defence Ecosystem provides early warnings on IoT cyberattacks SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore trials patrol robots to warn people of “undesirable” behavior: “It reminds me of Robocop”
Officials say the technology is needed to reduce the policing burden, but some worry "Robocop" is becoming all too real. ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore launches green loans for home mortgage and home renovation
Maybank Singapore has launched two new green loans for retail customers’ home mortgage and home renovation on Oct 6. The loans are part of the bank’s five-year “M25” plan, where sustainability is one ... ( read original story ...)