The free trade agreement between Singapore and the United Kingdom will take effect provisionally on Friday (Jan 1), providing ... ( read original story ...)
Firms, employees in Singapore make good use of paid leave in a year of no travel
With leisure travel grinding to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, many employees in Singapore found themselves in the strange position - perhaps for the first time - of not having made ... ( read original story ...)
Three couples in Singapore ring in 2021 with new babies
As many in the country were counting down to bid goodbye to the Covid-19 year at 11.59pm on Thursday, three couples in the delivery wards of three hospitals were about to meet their newborns.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Looking back on 2020: The top 8 downsides to Covid-19 in Singapore
Singapore — No doubt about it, Covid-19 changed our lives completely last year, and the adjustments have not always been easy, based on the number and variety ... ( read original story ...)
My Perfect City: Mental health in Singapore
Has Singapore found a solution to improving its citizens’ wellbeing? ( read original story ...)
Your go-to guide for bridging loans in Singapore
Let’s take a look at the following cost breakdown as an example. PHOTO: POSB Bank Let’s say you’re buying a newly launched condo valued at $1,000,000. In this scenario, you’ve already ... ( read original story ...)
End of the line: Malaysia, Singapore kill high-speed rail project
Project was first approved in 2013 but was delayed repeatedly; Malaysia wanted changes due to COVID economic downturn. ( read original story ...)
2020 Asia Pacific Fintech Industry Recap
Asia Fintech, there were some silver linings. Looking back at the year in review, these were a few of the trends that caught my attention. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia Terminate High Speed Rail Project
Singapore said a multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail linkbetween the city state and Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpurhas been terminated. ( read original story ...)
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail terminated after both countries fail to reach agreement on M’sia’s proposed changes
Both Governments had not been able to reach an agreement on Malaysia's proposed changes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Trial to import electricity from Malaysia a ‘useful first step’ as Singapore prepares to connect with regional grid: Experts
A trial which will see Singapore import electricity from Peninsular Malaysia will be a "useful first step" in preparation for further ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy set for smaller Q4 decline
Singapore's economic contraction is expected to have moderated in the fourth quarter, as the city state lifted more coronavirus-related curbs due to a drop in local infections.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Balancing A Singapore Finance Career With Overseeing A Bordeaux Wine Château
Though physically disconnected and demographically distinct, the bustling Asian city state of Singapore and the quiet rural French wine region of Saint-Émilion share unexpected commonalities. Both are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks forward to economic rebound in 2021: PM
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday in his New Year Message 2021 that the city state looks forward to an economic rebound in 2021. "After our most severe downturn since ... ( read original story ...)
Business and community leader R. Theyvendran dies
SINGAPORE - Dr R. Theyvendran, former secretary-general of the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) and a veteran community leader, died on Tuesday (Dec 29) at the age of 79.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Business breakthroughs of 2020
It’s been a whirlwind year for Ghana and the whole world at large following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)