Like some young men, Beckham Wee — the older son of local actors Pan Lingling and Huang Shinan — was not particularly enthusiastic about having to serve his two years in National Service (NS).However, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore meets Philippines: How these two esteemed chefs collaborate in the kitchen
It's possible! Chef Chele of Gallery by Chele and Singapore's Chef LG of Restaurant Labyrinth dish out advice on how to work together to merge their cuisines. ( read original story ...)
Peter Botten-chaired gas play Conrad preps $55m IPO
AGL chairman Peter Botten is set to sit atop another, albeit much smaller, gas play Conrad Asia Energy as it stitches up an ASX listing via Bell Potter and Canaccord Genuity. ( read original story ...)
Strong pricing power is king amid inflation; Singapore, Indonesia emerge regional winners: RHB
COMPANIES with strong pricing power will have much to gain from the inflationary environment as these players tend to have more stable profit margins when dealing with cost pressures. Read more at The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore outlines fintech overhaul, plans to add 20,000 jobs in 5 years
The 'Industry Transformation Map 2025' plans released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state's central bank, will include measures to streamline corporate structures used by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore considering law to fight cancel culture amid LGBTQ rights debate
Singapore wants to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on topics including LGBTQ rights. Potential legislation comes as government prepares to repeal a colonial-era law ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, increased foreign labour brings some relief but employers in construction, F&B sectors still face problems
Total employment has recovered to pre-Covid-19 levels mostly due to the increase in foreign labour as border controls eased, but those in ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian downgrades SGX to ‘hold’ with lower TP of $10.04
According to UOB Kay Hian, the downgrade comes due to the lack of near-term catalysts to justify a higher valuation for the stock. ( read original story ...)
Life sciences company ClavystBio launches with aim to ‘accelerate’ industry in Singapore
The CLA Real Estate-established has committed US$220 million to six early-stage companies and three venture partners. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex and Nifty50 likely to make a muted start today — SGX Nifty futures flat
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 are likely to make a flat start on Thursday a day after staging a dramatic fag-end recovery, shrugging off weakness across global markets after a ... ( read original story ...)
Bulls may attempt a comeback to push Nifty above 18100; 5 key things to know before market opening bell
Early trends on SGX Nifty hinted that Indian equity markets are likely to open marginally higher on Thursday, weekly F&O expiry day. Nifty futures traded 27 points, or 0.15% higher at 18,017 on the ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market essentials for September 15: Ujjivan SFB to consider QIP issue price
Adani Wilmar expects to conclude some purchases by March, says CEO; India's trade deficit more than doubles to $27.98 billion in August ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore outlines financial services overhaul with eye on green finance boom
Singapore announced plans on Thursday to overhaul its financial services industry by 2025 in a bid to cement its position in a "key battleground" to fight climate change, mobilising capital to support ... ( read original story ...)
GCash rallies behind PH digitalization push in PH-Singapore economic briefing
GCash, the Philippines’ biggest mobile wallet, made a stronger push for continued digitalization in the country, as it joined the Philippine business delegation who accompanied President ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Rooms Surge Past $2,000 a Night as Bankers Hit F1
Deal-makers tired of years of Covid restrictions are converging on Singapore for the year’s biggest investment conferences and Formula 1 -- a massive party-in-the-making that’s helping push hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Mulling New Law to Address Cancel Culture
Singapore is considering a new law to address "cancel culture" as it looks to ensure freedom of speech is not hijacked by small groups. The move comes just weeks after the government announced it will ... ( read original story ...)