Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next year. Contin ... ( read original story ...)
COVID vaccination mandatory in Singapore for pass approvals from February 2022
Pass holders who are medically ineligible for vaccination will have to submit a doctor's memo at the point of application and undergo a medical review upon arrival in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and India further cement bilateral relations despite challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic
Though the pandemic crippled the global business environment, the city-state has been one of the largest sources of foreign investment in India in 2020-2021. ( read original story ...)
Omicron: COVID vaccination mandatory in Singapore for work passes from February 2022
The new order will not apply to children aged below 12 and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination, it said. The new measure, announced on Sunday, is a part of the nation's adjustments to ... ( read original story ...)
Travellers from 10 African countries can now enter, transit through Singapore
MOH has placed the countries under Category IV classification and travellers will be subjected to the relevant border measures. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Barclays to expand private banking in Singapore from its base in India
British banking giant Barclays announced that it had secured a licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to operate as a foreign authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) in ... ( read original story ...)
26 OCBC customers lost S$140,000 to SMS phishing scams in 10 days, bank warns
OCBC Bank warned that 26 customers lost a total of S$140,000 to phishing scams via SMS messages in 10 days, from Dec. 8 to 17. The bank said in a warning on Dec. 24 that there has been a sharp rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Lifts Travel Ban Imposed On 10 African Countries
Singapore has lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, while authorities expect a rapid doubling of cases in the coming days. Passengers arriving in ... ( read original story ...)
Covid vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February 2022
The vaccination condition will not apply to permanent residence, long-term visit pass and student pass applicants for those who are aged below 12 years old, as well as those who are medically ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Require Vaccinations for Foreigners Working in City
Singapore will require foreigners seeking to work, study or reside in the country to be vaccinated, as the business hub tightens some restrictions to prepare for an “inevitable” omicron wave. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty50 likely to open lower today; SGX Nifty futures down
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty50 are likely to open lower on Monday, tracking weakness across most other Asian markets. At 7:38 am, Singapore Exchange (SGX) Nifty futures were down 35 ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty drops 30 points; Asian markets off to mix start; oil falls amid rise in virus cases
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 31 points, or 0.18 per cent, lower at 16,967, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a negative start on Monday. Nifty50 on Friday formed a bearish ... ( read original story ...)
LYC close to list healthcare units in Singapore
LYC Healthcare Bhd has moved a step closer towards getting its healthcare business listed on the Singapore Exchange’s Catalist board exercise. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Straits Times Index: What to Expect for 2022 and Beyond
There is good reason to believe that the index can scale new heights in 2022. The post Singapore’s Straits Times Index: What to Expect for 2022 and Beyond appeared first on The Smart Investor. ( read original story ...)
Business summary from Dec 20-26
Citigroup Inc said on Thursday it is selling its consumer-banking business in the Philippines to UnionBank in the third of 13 planned exits from Asia franchises. Citigroup said the Philippines ... ( read original story ...)
Homegrown brand: myFirst Smart Watchphone for kids to remain connected with parents & peers, new & improved
The myFirst Fone R1s provides an affordable and safe alternative to smartphones for young children, and will include added health and connectivity features. ( read original story ...)