DBS has once again been named World's Best Bank by US-based financial publication Global Finance, marking the third time that the bank has clinched the magazine's top accolade since 2018. This latest ... ( read original story ...)
Tinkertanker Collaborates with Singapore-based Affinidi to Bolster Efforts to Digitalise Local Workforce
Tinkertanker, a Singaporean technology education company, and Affinidi, a decentralised identity solutions provider founded by global investment company Temasek, today announced the signing of a ... ( read original story ...)
Revolut appoints Raymond Ng as Singapore CEO to strengthen business growth further
Revolut, the global financial superapp with over 20 million customers, has appointed Raymond Ng as Singapore CEO as it continues to grow in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Keppel consortium to acquire 80% majority stake in 800 Super Holdings for $304 mil
800 Super, one of three licensed public waste collectors in Singapore, is a leading integrated environmental solutions provider and has four main operating segments, waste management, waste treatment, ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Building Changi Airport Terminal 5 now gives Singapore first-mover advantage
With the uptick in Singapore’s inbound travel despite the region’s relatively slower recovery, the resumption of Changi Airport's expansion is timely, says IPS’ Faizal Yahya. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines ditching mask requirement on New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines has decided to end mask requirements to and from New Zealand following an update in guidelines from the Singaporean government. ( read original story ...)
Funder backs Singapore investor’s claim against China
A Singaporean group has secured third-party funding for a US$170 million treaty claim against China over the curtailment of its phosphate mining activities to make way for a panda reserve. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to cut almost all indoor mask requirements as COVID settles
Singapore is set to cut most indoor mask requirements, excluding public transport and high-risk settings, next week as the COVID situation stabilizes. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ‘chope-ing’ culture in spotlight after TikToker makes ‘only in Japan’ claim
A Japanese man took a video of a food court showing personal items, such as shopping bags, being used to reserve seats and said it was a practice unique to his country. Singaporeans disagreed. ( read original story ...)
Banks seek clarity on new rules about roundtripping in overseas investment
Under the new rules, Indian entities can make investments in foreign companies that have Indian subsidiaries provided the whole investment structure doesn't have more than two layers. Now, there are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore High Court Recognizes Three Arrows Capital Liquidation Order
The liquidators of Three Arrows Capital secured a crucial court decision in Singapore, which will give them the ability to probe the local assets of the defunct crypto hedge fund, a high court ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore preparing for next COVID-19 wave | Video
Singapore is preparing for the next COVID-19 wave, which could be driven by reinfections of the virus. It is looking to increase its telemedicine capacity by more than six times to almost 10,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Company fined $5,000 for illegally importing 378kg of fresh fruits and vegetables
SINGAPORE - A company was fined $5,000 on Wednesday (Aug 24) for illegally importing about 378kg of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale. CK Fresh had brought in the undeclared and under-declared food ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore health official: Higher Covid-19 hospitalisation rates for kids under five; vaccination will ‘reduce risk of severe infection’
The hospitalisation rate for children under five years old who are infected with Covid-19 is 5.2 per cent, higher than the rate for older children. For ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hawkers feel the heat of spiking inflation
In Singapore, hawker centers are one segment of the service economy directly affected by the city-state’s rising inflation. The city-state’s famed low-cost eateries were forced to raise prices at the ... ( read original story ...)
HDB loan vs bank loan: Which is better? 5 things to know before you commit
Choosing financing for your home is like a game of “Rathers“. You know, where everyone tackles hard questions like “Would you rather be whipped naked down Orchard Road, or rely on the MRT for ... ( read original story ...)