Singapore’s Grab said it has closed on a $2 billion, five-year term loan facility amid speculation that it is readying an initial public offering. ( read original story ...)
I’m a doctor in Singapore. Our COVID-19 cases have been low since last fall – here’s what we’re doing right.
When I first heard about COVID-19 in January 2020, I thought it would blow over like the swine flu or bird flu have in the past. As we all know now, that wasn't to be the case. One year later, I'm ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Parliament declares climate change a global emergency
SINGAPORE - The Workers' Party (WP) has called on Parliament to declare a climate emergency, and for Singapore to take bolder action to combat climate change.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
$13.8 billion spent by Singapore Govt on Covid-19 response operations
The sum was allocated to the Ministries of Health, Trade and Industry, Manpower and National Development.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
ECXX and UOB Kay Hian collaborate to offer STOs
ECXX Global, a company operating a digital asset exchange using blockchain technology, announced today its collaboration with UOB Kay Hian. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia: Exports seen recovering further this year – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Julia Goh and Economist Loke Siew Ting give their views on the recent data releases in Malaysia. Key Quotes “Exports came in stronger-than-expected ... ( read original story ...)
New Green Plan will see Singapore setting sustainability targets for 2030
DPM Heng Swee Keat will speak about the nation's sustainability agenda during the debate on the Budget.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore could develop into a carbon services hub to expand emissions-reduction efforts beyond its borders
Singapore may not be efficient as a carbon sink but it could help other countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MAS revises Technology Risk management guidelines
MAS revises Technology Risk management guidelines The guidelines are designed to promote the adoption of robust technology ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end first trading day of the week in the red
Singapore equities ended the first trading day of February in the red as investors remained fairly cautious after a retreat on Wall Street and the declaration of a year-long state of emergency by ... ( read original story ...)
Visitor arrivals to Singapore plummet more than 80% in 2020, expected to stay weak amid COVID-19: STB
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s tourism sector experienced its “toughest year on record” in 2020 due to unprecedented global travel restrictions and border ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will have capacity to get population vaccinated against Covid-19 by Q3 2021, but may take longer to do so
Factors include vaccine supply, as well as the willingness of people to get vaccinated.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
South Korea January exports grow 11.4% on year; imports up 3.1%
South Korea’s exports in January grew by 11.4% year on year to $48.01bn, posting its third consecutive month of increases as the global economy recovers from a pandemic-induced slump. Imports for the ... ( read original story ...)
SPH, GfK to debut new way of measuring Singapore media consumption for study
The research will be the first in Singapore to measure not only what people read and listen to, but also why they consume their choices of media.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Proposes Law to Use Tracing Data in Serious Crimes
Singapore introduced a bill on Monday in parliament to formalize the use of contact tracing data in criminal investigations for serious offenses, after it was revealed that such information was ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore refutes suggestions software on students’ devices tracks personal data
Software installed on these devices will not track personal data such as location, capturing only the students' online activities to "restrict access to objectionable material", says Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)