SINGAPORE: A larger pool of drivers and a wider range of services are some of the things Gojek users in Singapore can look forward to in the ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks broadly firm on U.S. stimulus, Singapore and Malaysia outperform
Asian shares broadly rose on Monday after the passage of a $1.9 trillion U.S. stimulus bill boosted optimism about the global economic recovery, with stock markets in Singapore and Malaysia ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranks First, India 26th in Asia-Pac in latest Economic Freedom Index
Singapore topped the global ranking for the second year in a row in the latest Economic Freedom Index published last week by US conservative think-tank, The Heritage Foundation. ( read original story ...)
Rahayu Mahzam on importing pre-implantation genetically screened embryos stored overseas amid travel curbs
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health (MOH) received appeals from some couples to import their pre-implantation genetically screened embryos stored overseas. MOH may allow this if ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Warms to Electric Cars Two Years After Tesla’s Rebuke
After years of not doing much to foster the uptake of electric cars, Singapore has started to embrace them. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung, speaking in parliament last week, said there is a net carbon ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing jumps as economic revival rolls on
Singapore's economy is recovering steadily from pandemic-related lockdowns, according to a February survey of around 400 factory managers in the wealthy city-state. ( read original story ...)
Singapore cultured shrimp meat maker fights for fishery resources
Sandhya Sriram, CEO of Shiok Meats, took a ferry from Marina South Pier to St. John's Island, 6.5 km off the main island of Singapore, every morning as she worked to build up their lab-grown shellfish ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore startup seeks to preserve Papua New Guinea biodiversity
A Singapore-based startup is working with people in Papua New Guinea to help them preserve and profit from the country's unique biodiversity. The country that occupies the eastern half of New Guinea ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore builds world’s first ‘bubble’ hotel for business travelers to skip quarantine
So Singapore has come up with an intermediary solution: a COVID-safe "bubble" hotel for business travelers. Advertised as "the world's first bubble facility for non-quarantining business travelers," ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: Brewing craft beer and spirits in Singapore – a toast to business success?
With more small breweries and distilleries setting up shop to supply the market with locally-made beer and gin, CNA explores why they are doing so ... ( read original story ...)
Shopify app consolidator WeCommerce snaps up Singapore startup for US$110-million
A Victoria holding company looking to cash in on Shopify Inc.’s surging growth by acquiring firms that provide applications to clients of the e-commerce giant has made its largest purchase yet. ( read original story ...)
EMA seeks proposals for trial to import electricity from Malaysia
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is seeking proposals to appoint an importer for a two-year trial to import electricity from Malaysia.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Safe Reopening of Changi as Key to Survival
Singapore is prioritizing safely reopening its borders this year and nailing down Changi Airport’s position as an international hub when travel recovers from the pandemic, otherwise “we will be bereft ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore’s GIC cashes in on Taiwan stock boom -sources
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC sold Taiwan stocks last week, cashing in on the island's booming bourse, three sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Facebook group Singapore Home Cooks is now a business with more than 10 employees
Ms Cassandra Xu never imagined that her humble hobby-based Facebook group would one day bring thousands of like-minded individuals together to share their passion for cooking.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Dependant’s pass holders will need work passes to work in Singapore from 1 May
From 1 May, foreigners in Singapore on dependant's passes will need to secure a work pass, instead of a letter of consent, to work in Singapore. ( read original story ...)