A UN resolution earlier this week demanded immediate humanitarian ceasefire, and immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore govt urges public urged to wear mask in crowded places as weekly cases top 56,000
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is strongly encouraging the public to wear a mask in crowded places even if they are not sick, as Covid-19 cases rose ...
A walk on the wild side: Discover Sentosa, Singapore’s tropical idyll
It's an instant escape from the hustle and bustle of surging, dynamic Singapore that lets travellers discover themselves in new ways. Sentosa's nature trails showcase an abundance of wildlife for ...
Singapore ‘strongly encourages’ mask-wearing in crowded places amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Health says it has been working with hospitals on contingency measures such as ensuring adequate manpower and deferring non-urgent elective surgeries.
Singapore F&B scene remains festive despite surge in outbound travel
END rise in outbound travel has not weakened demand for festive dining and takeaways, with hotels and food and beverage (F&B) operators anticipating a further pick-up near Christmas. Read more at The ...
Commentary: COP28 raises questions about the future of Singapore’s fossil fuel-reliant industries
For the first time, the UN climate summit is calling for the world to move away from fossil fuels. Singapore’s industrial sector needs to address its sizeable share in the country’s total emissions, ...
HM explores Singapore’s tech advancements
SINGAPORE: As part of his State Visit to the Republic of Singapore, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Friday watched two visual presentations ...
Singapore office completions to hit 7-year high in 2024
Two major projects are expected to be completed next year. No new investment grade office buildings were completed in the Singapore CBD in 3Q23. According to JLL, Guoco Midtown, which was completed in ...
Purple Sets Its Sights on Singapore
It is the public relations firm's sixth global location after London, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Miami.
Singapore’s 10 most searched stocks for 2023
The stock market, ever the focal point for those seeking financial growth, witnessed a range of highs and lows, keeping investors on their toes. Yahoo Singapore recently released “Top 10 Most Searched ...
How Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan Are Approaching Crypto Regulation
Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are known for having better legal clarity around digital assets compared to the U.S., but these jurisdictions also have some of the toughest rules in the world. CoinDesk ...
Bitcoin Bounces as Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady; Singapore’s Crypto Scene
Bitcoin (BTC) bounced over $43,000 as the Federal Reserve held its benchmark fed funds rate range steady for the third consecutive time. NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio strategist Ben Emons weighs in.
Covid-19 cases in Singapore top 56,000 in first week of December, people urged to wear masks in crowded places
COVID-19 infections jumped to 56,043 in the week of Dec 3 to 9, a 75 per cent increase over the 32,035 infections in the previous week. Read more at The Business Times.
Digital fraud attack rate in Singapore higher than APAC average: Cybercrime report
The report said international fraud rings are heavily linked to attacks on organisations based in Singapore, as cyber criminals capitalise on the city-state’s status as a financial hub and its open ...
Pave Bank launches with $5.2M funding round for programmable money revolution
Former BigPay, Monzo, and VP Bank execs launch Pave Bank, a new programmable bank at the intersection of traditional finance and digital ...
Can Singapore’s new taxonomy fill the regulatory vacuum in ‘transition finance’ for Asia and beyond?
Market participants have welcomed the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy, but whether it emerges as a widely used standard for transition finance, like the EU Taxonomy has been for green finance, remains to be ...