Singapore has urged all employers to consider implementing a differentiated policy for existing and new employees to get vaccinated or undergo regular testing, following the example set by the ... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: Retail rental growth in Singapore is still negative
OCBC Investment Research cited data URA which said the Retail Rental Index fell 0.5% QoQ in Q2 2021. This chart from OCBC Investment Research showed that retail rental growth in Singapore remains to ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian social commerce startup Evermos bags $19.5m in Series B funding
Evermos, which is short for Everyday Need for Every Moslem, is the first Muslim social commerce startup in Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Eco-Business wins journalism awards for work on data centres and Singapore’s forests
Eco-Business has been recognised at the WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards 2021 for its work on the climate impact of data centres and the push to protect Singapore's remaining forests. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, US to launch climate partnership, creating business opportunities in green growth sectors
SINGAPORE: The United States and Singapore have agreed to a partnership to better collaborate on climate action, environmental governance, sustainable development and low-carbon solutions. The US-Sing ... ( read original story ...)
Islandwide 5G coverage in Singapore by 2025
SINGAPORE: The fifth generation (5G) technology standard for broadband cellular networks will cover half of Singapore by the end of 2022 and the coverage will envelope the whole island by the close of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore leverage in Myanmar ‘overestimated’: Vivian Balakrishnan
There are claims by human rights groups that Burmese generals have investments and bank accounts in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore as a global hub needs both U.S. and China, says think tank
Simon Tay of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs says Singapore as a global player wants to maintain ties with both the U.S. and China. As a tech hub, Singapore already has offices of U.S ... ( read original story ...)
US Vice President Harris Highlights Commitment to Regional Security in Singapore Visit
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke of what she called a “shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region” as she visited Singapore at the start of a short trip to Southeast Asia. Speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Enterprises shares drop over 4% after SEBI stays Rs 4,500 cr-Adani Wilmar IPO
SEBI has put on hold the Adani Wilmar IPO due to an investigation that is pending against the flagship entity of ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Supplementary Budget 2020 – Standing In Solidarity.
The S$5.1 billion second Supplementary Budget 2020, an unprecedented third round of measures rolled out to address the COVID-19 situation in Singapore, was deliver ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Singapore Has Recruited Richard Teng as Its Chief Executive Officer
Binance Singapore announced that it has recruited Richard Teng as its new Chief Officer, effective from August 2021. ( read original story ...)
Property price rises, construction delays could last for rest of year, survey finds
SINGAPORE - The construction industry’s challenges could continue for the rest of the year at least, despite support from the Government, trade associations and banks. This is expected to continue ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s core inflation in July rose at its fastest pace in two years
SINGAPORE: Consumer prices in Singapore continued to rise in July, driven by higher electricity and gas costs, data on Monday (Aug 23) showed. This is the sixth straight month that Singapore's core ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes further international travel opening: PM
Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong says his country will continue to look at ways to restore international air travel as coronavirus vaccination rates rise globally, including discussions with ... ( read original story ...)
Harris Opens Asia Trip in Singapore With New Agreements Aimed at Bolstering Ties
The White House on Monday announced a series of new agreements with Singapore aimed at combating cyber threats, tackling climate change, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviating supply chain ... ( read original story ...)