The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (14 January) confirmed 832 more Omicron cases among past reported infections, of whom over 65 per cent – or 543 – are local infections. The weekly infection ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore nearly a third through goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030 | Video
Singapore has planted more than 315,000 trees so far - nearly a third through its goal of planting a million trees by 2030. National Development Minister Desmond Lee says the country will double down ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Day at Expo2020 to showcase stories of taste and passion
The event will take place on Saturday January 22. Singapore Day at Expo2020 to showcase stories of taste and passion. Partner Content. News. ( read original story ...)
OCBC S’pore scam victims, many who lost life savings, slam bank for underwhelming response
Among other grievances, victims were angered by OCBC’s perceived nonchalance and ineptitude when they approached the bank for help. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Rattanon seizes second round lead in Singapore
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan carded a six-under-par 66 to seize the second-round lead at the Singapore International today, thanks to a sensational eagle on the closing par-five 18. The ... ( read original story ...)
Imagine Marketing to acquire Singapore-based KaHa Pte
Imagine Marketing Pvt Ltd, the parent company of consumer electronics brand, boAt, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Singapore-based KaHa Pte Ltd for an undisclosed amount. KaHa Pte Ltd is ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar cuts IPO size to Rs 3,600 cr
Out of the IPO proceeds, Rs 1,900 crore will be used for capital expenditure, Rs 1,100 crore will be used for the repayment of debt and Rs 500 crore in funding strategic acquisitions and investments. ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar Ltd Slashes IPO Size To Rs 3,600 Crore From Rs 4,500 Crore
The company, which sells cooking oils under the Fortune brand, is expected to float its initial public offering (IPO) this month, they added. AWL is a 50:50 joint venture company between ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to ‘kill 4 birds with 1 stone’ by acquiring Citibank’s operations in the region for S$5b
SINGAPORE — United Overseas Bank (UOB) will be acquiring the consumer business of Citibank in four countries for around S$5 billion, in a move that would propel its status to a leading retail bank and ... ( read original story ...)
Man jailed for conspiring to extort from colleague who had a ‘weakness for women’
SINGAPORE: Knowing that their colleague had just received a large insurance payout and had a "weakness for women", two men decided to play a prank on him by posing as a woman. However, this soon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Korean stocks lead losses; data shows China’s exports beat expectations
Asia-Pacific stocks dropped on Friday as the recent rally in U.S. stocks broke momentum with the Nasdaq snapping a three-day winning streak. ( read original story ...)
Citi to sell Southeast Asia retail business in $3.7 bln deal to Singapore’s UOB
Citigroup has agreed to sell its consumer business in four Southeast Asian markets to United Overseas Bank (UOB) for about S$5 billion ($3.7 billion), bringing the U.S. bank closer to its goal of ... ( read original story ...)
SHAREit showcases strong momentum and shares the stage with top apps in Southeast Asia
SHAREit showcases strong momentum and shares the stage with top apps in Southeast Asia. SINGAPORE, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHAREit Group, a global technology company, today ... ( read original story ...)
FTAG Ventures Lead S$6 Million round for Leading Livestreaming Solutions Provider BeLive Technology
FTAG Ventures Lead S$6 Million round for Leading Livestreaming Solutions Provider BeLive Technology. SINGAPORE, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTAG Ventures has led a bridge fundin ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore start-ups deploy satellite with engine weighing ‘less than 2 cartons of milk’ into space
A satellite fitted with an engine developed by a Nanyang Technological University (NTU) start-up was deployed successfully on Friday (Jan 14) during a space mission launched from the United States by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Man jailed, caned for attacking girlfriend with hammer, breaking friend’s nose for failing to wake up
Angered that his friend, who had fallen asleep drunk, did not wake up when he attempted to rouse him but did so when others tried, Vikram Sagathevan broke his nose. Nearly a year later, he attacked ... ( read original story ...)