The president of Peru’s central bank Julio Velarde says his country intends to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC). ( read original story ...)
Wong reiterates UBS’ role in Singapore financial services
The bank opened its new Singapore branch in Penang, 17 November. Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong talked about UBS’ role in the financial service industry of Singapore during the bank's opening ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore gradually easing Covid-19 measures: PM Lee
He said Singapore population will be "frustrated (and) disappointed" if the country opens up only to tighten measures again when cases flare up ... ( read original story ...)
Zookeepers: Lions at Singapore Wildlife slowly recover from COVID-19
Both lion prides ‘are also recovering well’ in their dens, away from public areas. The lions at the Night Safari are ‘bright, alert and doing well, and their diets are being boosted with vitamins and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranked world’s 4th most ready country for self-driving transport
With driverless transport becoming more popular and self-driving vehicles closer to mainstream reality than ever, it appears as if many countries around the world are preparing for a future where ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee Warns of U.S.-China Miscalculation Over Taiwan
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says tensions over Taiwan risk leading to a miscalculation between the U.S. and China as both nations step up activity around the island. “I don’t think it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore AUM Biosciences sees opportunities in Asia and India
Singapore-based AUM Biosciences, having recently closed funding of USD27 million for global cancer drug development, sees a lot of untapped opportunities in Asia and India. “AUM is set to leverage on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines rolls out the luxe on new single aisle planes
Singapore Airlines is putting the widebody feel into the front of its Boeing 737 Max fleet. The aircraft - relaunched as 737-8s - include lie-flat beds in business class, which the airline says will ... ( read original story ...)
Indian business in Singapore hit by serious paucity of manpower
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has highlighted concerns raised during its dialogue with Indian businesses and the Federation of Singapore Indian Organisations about ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 was a success
The Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2021 which took place on 20 and 21 October 2021 was a great success and saw close to 200 physical participants, Team Norway writes. Team Norway, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore records 3,474 new Covid-19 cases; ICU utilisation rate falls to 62.6%
The overall intensive care unit (ICU) utilisation rate in Singapore has fallen to 62.6 per cent, down from 63.3 per cent on Tuesday (Nov 16). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees ‘Complications’ in Taiwan Bid to Join Trade Deal
Taiwan’s bids to join an 11-nation trade pact come with clear “political complications,” Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said. ( read original story ...)
India, Singapore in talks to resume commercial flights soon: Report
As of now, only repatriation is taking place through Air India, under the Vande Bharat mission. Singapore has announced that from November 29 it will open up its Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) for ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty50 likely to make a flat start; SGX Nifty futures edge lower
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty50 are likely to make a muted start on the last day of the holiday-truncated trading week. At 7:44 am, Nifty futures trading on Singapore Exchange -- an early ... ( read original story ...)
DBS chief sustainability officer Mikkel Larsen joins carbon credits marketplace Climate Impact X as CEO
Mikkel Larsen, the chief sustainability officer of Singapore’s DBS Bank, has joined carbon credits platform Climate Impact X (CIX) as chief executive officer. He will continue to be based in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Rates DBS Bank’s Series 10 Mortgage Covered Bond at ‘AAA’; Affirms Outstanding Bonds
Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'AAA' rating to DBS Bank Ltd.'s (DBS, AA-/Stable/F1+) Series 10 GBP1.0 billion mortgage covered bond and affirmed the outstanding SGD5.5 billion covered bonds at 'AAA'. ( read original story ...)