India’s daily new coronavirus cases topped 80,000 for the second time, evidence the outbreak in the nation of 1.3 billion people is nowhere near abating. Sanofi administered the first patients with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore retains top spot as Asia-Pacific’s most innovative nation
SINGAPORE - For the seventh consecutive year, Singapore has retained the top spot as Asia-Pacific's most innovative nation in the latest Global Innovation Index. The annual index - released by the ... ( read original story ...)
Mooncake Festival 2020 – Best credit card promotions for mooncake discounts in Singapore
Here are the mooncake discounts for Citibank, UOB, DBS and OCBC. All promotions end on Oct 1, 2020 unless otherwise stated. Paradise Group 15 per cent off (till Sept 30) Peach Garden Restaurant 20 per ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart taps on animation director behind Corpse Bride movie for new global campaign
Standard Chartered Bank has launched a new brand campaign that reinforces the importance of global trade and the bank’s role in driving it. The campaign uses an animated film to illustrate a complex ... ( read original story ...)
TSLA hires Iris’ Sorcha John, names Min Ng GM as Richard Bleasdale exits
It has been a wonderful experience being part of TSLA. I am happy to step back at a point where the agency has such positive momentum." ... ( read original story ...)
UOB extends first dual-tranche, $200 million loan to CapitaLand; pegged to Sora, SOFR
United Overseas Bank and CapitaLand have entered into an agreement for a two-year $200 million term loan that references both the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (Sora) and the Secured Overnight ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: UOB, CapitaLand, OCBC, Alibaba Pictures, SK Jewellery, Oceanus
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their shares on Thursday (Sept 3):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB, CapitaLand collaborate for Singapore’s first dual tranche SORA-SOFR loan
The dual-tranche loan references both the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA), making it the first of its kind within Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore, South Korea to start fast lane for essential business, official travel on Friday
SINGAPORE — Singapore and South Korea have concluded a fast-lane arrangement which will allow for essential business and official travel between the two countries from Friday (Sept 4). The ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel offers 5G speed of more than 1Gbps on 3.5GHz in Singapore first
Singtel is now the first telecommunication company in Singapore to offer 5G speed of more than 1Gbps ... the three-month trial will allow Singtel customers an early taste of the ultra-fast mobile ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Tipped To See Continued Strength
DBS Group, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, SingTel and Singapore Airlines all were unchanged. The lead from Wall Street is solid as stocks moved higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the ... ( read original story ...)
Gunvor offers lowest bid in Pakistan LNG import tender
SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Gunvor Singapore has offered the lowest price for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import tender by Pakistan LNG, a document on the Pakistani company’s website showed ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Tech Bans, Pandemic No Match for Asia’s Electronics Rebound
The electronics sector has found a way to thrive amid the global pandemic, with 5G demand helping the industry remain a rare catalyst for Asian factories. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stocks Tipped to Beat Asian Peers on Cyclical Rebound
Stocks in Singapore appear to be the best-placed in Asia Pacific to benefit from a potential cyclical recovery and success in finding a cure for the coronavirus, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Business owners in F&B, retail and construction raise concerns about rise in S Pass qualifying salary
The move to further raise the qualifying salary for S Pass holders has drawn concern from businesses owners in some industries, who ... ( read original story ...)
Tenet Screening In Singapore Leaves Two Injured From Partial Ceiling Collapse
The collapse happened on Sunday at 5 PM local time at the Shaw Theatres NEX Mall, according to Deadline. A ventilation duct came through the ceiling and crashed on top of theater attendees at the time ... ( read original story ...)