Singapore home prices rose the most in more than two years in the final quarter of 2020, as speculation mounts that the government may impose measures to cool the market. ( read original story ...)
Going solo: how to spend 24 hours in Singapore alone
Play tourist in your own backyard – these spots will leave you feeling anything but lonely ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore widens security labelling to include all consumer IoT devices
Introduced last October as a voluntary programme, the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme rates devices according to their level of cybersecurity features and will now be extended to include all consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore trading platform raises $50 mln, led by Japan-backed firms
Private exchange iSTOX, backed by Singapore Exchange and other investors, said on Thursday it is raising $50 million in its first major funding round, led by two Japanese state-backed firms. SINGAPORE ... ( read original story ...)
No question the Biden administration has to appear ‘very tough’ on China, former Singapore diplomat says
There's also an understanding that the administration needs to work with rest of East Asia and China on global issues, said Kishore Mahbubani. ( read original story ...)
Business investments into Singapore rise 13%
Business investment commitments into Singapore rose 13% last year to their highest in more than a decade, helped by sectors such as semiconductors, energy and chemicals even as the city-state suffered ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s weather in 2020 full of contrasts, slightly bucking global trends
The first five months of 2020 were warmer than average but this was reversed in the second half of the year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
A look at recent large gatherings that breached Singapore’s Covid-19 safe distancing measures
In one incident, 51 people were caught in a Christmas Day drinking session at a karaoke outlet in Orchard Road.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is second most preferred city for cross-border investments: Survey
It also cited logistics as the most popular sector for investors while interest in the office sector has weakened.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops up 5G fund to drive product commercialisation
Another SG$30 million ($22.57 million) has been added to a fund dedicated to fuelling the development and adoption of 5G products and services in the country, with financial help provided to more ... ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu to redesign Singapore office to support flexible working
Fujitsu has announced plans to reconfigure its Singapore office so that employees will have different spaces throughout the office to conduct casual face-to-face meetings, as well as for social ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan official denies pre-Olympics mass jab roll-out schedule; Singapore Airlines trials pre-departure testing service
Domestic media in Japan had cited an anonymous source close to the government as saying vaccinations could reach the public as soon as May. ( read original story ...)
Business investments into Singapore rise 13%, highest in over a decade
Business investment commitments into Singapore rose 13% last year to their highest in more than a decade, helped by sectors such as semiconductors, energy and chemicals even as the city-state suffered ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore attracted S$17.2 billion in investments last year, exceeding forecast despite pandemic
Singapore attracted S$17.2 billion in fixed asset investment commitments last year, up from S$15.2 billion in the previous year despite ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore draws $17.2b of investments in 2020, most since 2008, despite Covid-19
Singapore weathered its worst recession since independence in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu to redesign Singapore office to support flexible working in Singapore
Fujitsu has announced plans to reconfigure its Singapore office so that employees will have different spaces throughout the office to conduct casual face-to-face meetings, as well as for social ... ( read original story ...)