SINGAPORE: Singapore raised its trade forecasts on Thursday (Aug 11) amid better than expected performance in the second quarter of 2022. This was driven by oil and electronics trade and higher than ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists Found a Way to Turn Your Body Into a Battery … With Your Clothes
The prototype fabric that came out of the research is set to generate 2.34 watts of electricity per square meter. ( read original story ...)
How Is The Interest Rate Derived For The Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) And Why It Is Increasing?
However, the current high inflation environment and the resulting interest rate hikes, coupled with the ongoing geo-political tensions and supply chain disruptions, have made some investors seek ... ( read original story ...)
askST: Who manages Singapore’s reserves?
SINGAPORE - The framework used by GIC, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Temasek to determine their contributions to the nation's Budget every year is based on their long-term expected ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore court dismisses Bharat Forge’s petition against Bombardier
Bharat Forge's claims were "hopeless, both factually and logically" said Judge Andre Maniam. ET has seen a copy of the judgement. Maniam also directed Bharat Forge to pay $10,000 to Bombardier. ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore still loves crypto
A new survey from the advertising firm BBH found one in three Singaporean respondents invested in crypto. And 65% of those investors plan on staying. ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific investors ride ‘full recovery’ in US$3.1 billion post-pandemic stock rebound as HSBC, Credit Suisse predict more upside
Cathay Pacific likely became profitable last month, a boon for the city’s government as it waits to collect bailout dividends. The stock’s advance this year has outpaced every Hang Seng Index member ... ( read original story ...)
Indian companies swap dollar for Asian currencies to import Russian coal
Indian companies are using Asian currencies more often to pay for Russian coal imports, according to customs documents and industry sources, avoiding the US dollar and cutting the risk of breaching ... ( read original story ...)
Project to create digital archive of natural specimens found in Singapore | Video
A landmark project has kicked off to create a vast digital archive of thousands of natural specimens, all found in Singapore from as far back as two centuries ago. The specimens will include the first ... ( read original story ...)
Trade setup for Wednesday: SGX Nifty, key things to know before stock market’s opening bell today
SGX Nifty indicates a lower start for the Indian stock markets on Wednesday. Singapore Nifty is the Indian Nifty that is traded in Singapore Stock Exchange and is considered to be the first indication ... ( read original story ...)
Man crying during Singapore anthem one of NDP 2022’s ‘iconic images’: Lawrence Wong
The COVID-19 multi-ministry taskforce co-chair also thanked Singaporeans for their efforts throughout the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Mufti of Singapore says his responsibilities and religious leadership are a complex balancing act
"Trust and responsibility towards the community, the country’s leadership. More importantly, towards the religion and God," says Mufti of Singapore Nazirudin Mohd Nasir on his responsibilities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based crypto lender Hodlnaut freezes withdrawals, deposits
Cryptocurrency lender Hodlnaut has announced to freeze withdrawals, token swaps and deposits amid the harsh crypto winter. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s ousted president seeking entry to Thailand after weeks in Singapore
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested entry into Thailand for a temporary stay in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s fashion scene pays tribute to late designer Issey Miyake
A giant of the fashion world has died and Issey Miyake's passing is being mourned in Singapore as well. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore youth gets 15 months’ probation for buying replica guns online to resell
A tertiary student bought 19 replica guns from online shopping platform Taobao, with the intention of keeping or reselling them. ( read original story ...)