SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Sep 23), the highest since the pandemic began early last year. The 1,491 local infections comprise 1,218 community cases ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Sceptics say Singapore is proof Shaun Hendy’s COVID-19 modelling is wrong; but is it really?
Disease modelling expert Shaun Hendy's projection that thousands of Kiwis could die of COVID-19 in the year after dropping lockdowns has been met scepticism in some quarters. Dr Hendy presented the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investment banking fees shoots up 30.2%
Investment banking activities generated $725.5m in fees. Singapore’s investment banking fees have increased by 30.2% for the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period last year, according ... ( read original story ...)
What does the future look like for Singapore’s retail property market?
The worst is already behind us, but rents won’t start picking up until 2022. The retail sector is one of the hardest hit by the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. According to Savills, the retail ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore women should set aside money for health insurance – and how to do it smartly
It’s all about protecting both your health and your wealth, while balancing your protection and savings needs. In partnership with UOB. ( read original story ...)
Singapore migrant workers are still living in Covid lockdown
Singapore was hit by a series of coronavirus outbreaks, centred around dormitories where t. Cases have dropped significantly, but most of the men are still not permitted to leave except to go to work. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s like ripping off a bandaid’: Singapore’s re-opening surprises
It’s strangely quiet in Singapore’s restaurants. The diners are back - at least those who are fully vaccinated - and the fancier joints are booked out for weeks. The volume though is still turned down ... ( read original story ...)
Man removes clothes and takes a bath in Singapore River
Singapore ― A TikTok video has emerged of a man sitting and enjoying a night soak in the Singapore River, sans his clothes. The video, uploaded by one @3M, ... ( read original story ...)
Over 70% of Singapore consumers open to switching to digital banks: Survey
More than 70 per cent of Singapore consumers are open to migrating to digital-first banks, signalling strong competition ahead for the incumbents. While traditional banks have been beefing up their ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic to lay off 700 workers, but will keep its R&D in Singapore
Electronics giant Panasonic is shutting down its refrigeration compressor manufacturing operations in Singapore, resulting in the layoffs of some 700 workers. However, its global headquarters for the ... ( read original story ...)
Two women aged 93 and 71 die of Covid-19 complications in Singapore as death toll reaches 70
Two Singaporean women aged 93 and 71 have died from complications due to Covid-19. Both women had not been vaccinated against Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a statement last night. ... ( read original story ...)
What is the Pegasus spyware scandal and how is Singapore affected?
SINGAPORE: On Jul 18, major news outlets worldwide published an investigation into a massive data leak that showed rights activists, journalists and politicians around the world were targeted by ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Announces To Onboard 150 New Techies Through Hack2Hire Programme
News and Updates for HR Professional in India - , Hiring Firing-In its fourth edition, DBS Hack2Hire aims to fill positions across 13 developer and engineering roles as the bank scales up its use of a ... ( read original story ...)
Patients languish outside hospital ER as Singapore outbreak hits new high (Video)
Singapore is gripped by its worst COVID-19 outbreak since the pandemic began, and the challenge to its medical resources was captured in images today of patients forced to wait outside a hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities to 2028
The "Singapore Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2019-2028) - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Market Share, Retail Product Dynamics, ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic to lay off 700 employees in Singapore
Seven-hundred employees in Panasonic Singapore are set to lose their jobs next year after the electronics giant announced they’ll stop manufacturing refrigeration compressors by the end of September ... ( read original story ...)