The Republic had lost 52-50 to Papua New Guinea in their first match on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s core inflation continues downward trend
The city-state's core inflation rate, a barometer of the cost of essential goods and services, fell to 3% in September, its lowest reading since March 2022. This downward trend in core inflation is a ...
Panellists urge Singapore firms to play the long game in Vietnam, build trust with partners
HO CHI MINH CITY] Singapore companies keen to break into the Vietnam market must be prepared to play the long game and spend time building business relationships, said speakers at a panel on Monday ...
Singapore and France sign eight new agreements to further science and technology collaboration
The joint committee was set up in 2019 to enhance research cooperation between France and Singapore in the areas of science and technology. Organised by the National Research Foundation, the French ...
Asia’s lack of biofuels demand hinders investments – Exxon exec
A lack of biofuels demand in Asia-Pacific is making it hard for companies to justify pumping billions of dollars into projects in the region, an ExxonMobil executive said on Monday, despite growing ...
YTL PowerSeraya will invest over $5m to reach five times its current solar output by Sept 2024
Its subsidiary, Geneco, will extend its Power Eco Add-on, carbon-offset plan to SMEs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
IPO Roundup: Mach Natural Resources, Prospect Energy Holdings and more
The IPO market was rather quiet last week, with only a few companies making their debuts. It follows the recent highly-touted IPOs of Birkenstock (BIRK), Instacart (CART), and Arm Holdings (ARM), ...
Though difficult, Singapore hoping for progress in reducing carbon emissions from COP28: PM Lee
THE Republic is hoping for the upcoming climate summit to make substantial progress to drive down greenhouse gas emissions and the extent of global warming but thinks it will be “very difficult”, said ...
Singapore energy players and MNCs ink deals to boost green capabilities
SEVERAL major power players in Singapore are coming together to further their green-energy ambitions, which span ammonia-firing, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and renewable-energy offtakes. Read ...
Singapore inks air traffic agreements for more direct and efficient flight routes
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on Monday (Oct 23) signed two agreements that will enable more direct and quicker flight routes through greater collaboration between airspace regulators.
Property groups may gain by selling Singapore assets now to buy assets overseas later
HIGHER interest rates are driving asset valuations down in many markets, with negative implications for several Singapore-listed property plays. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
UOB PRVI Miles Card—MoneySmart Review 2023
Now that travel has restarted, it’s time to bust out the air miles credit cards and start racking up points for free air tickets. The UOB PRVI Miles Card is one of the best air miles credit cards in ...
Singapore ‘closely monitoring’ but undecided on nuclear power amid rising regional interest
Newer, smaller reactors are potentially safer and cheaper, but there remain challenges over public support and treatment of radioactive waste.
Singapore to Roll Out Electronic Bunker Delivery Notes from Nov
Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) will launch a digital bunkering initiative on Nov. 1, making the city-state the
SG records $7b of investments in Q3 2023
SG recorded around $7b of investments in Q3 2023, marking an 84.5% increase QoQ and an 8.5% increase YoY, according to a Colliers report. The large volume of Government Land Sales (GLS) boosted this ...
The UOB One Card Comes With Up To 15% Cashback—But Do You Know How It Works?
Other credit cards have come, gone or been rebranded, but the UOB One Card is still going strong. This entry level credit card has a reputation for being one of the best cashback cards in town, with ...