Covid-19 forced retailers to adopt online solutions and made permanent changes to consumer behaviour. Shopping centres need to adapt to bring their traffic back. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,324 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths; ICU utilisation rate rises to 59.7%
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,324 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Wednesday (Dec 1). The fatalities were aged between 59 and 86. All of them, except for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Prepaid Cards Market Report 2021: Market is Expected to Grow by 13.5% to Reach $8.74 Billion in 2021 – Forecast to 2025
The "Singapore Prepaid Cards Business and Investment Opportunities - Market Size and Forecast (2016-2025), Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend, Market Risk" report has been added to ... ( read original story ...)
InterconnectDATA, the Business Information and Data for Market Research
InterconnectDATA, the Business Information and Data for Market Research. SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The InterconnectDATA application which was launched on Sept. 6, 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 1,324 new COVID cases, 8 more deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (1 December) confirmed 1,324 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – bringing the country's total case count to 266,049 – as well as eight deaths due to the disease ... ( read original story ...)
Property agent fined for handling buyer’s money for condominium booking fee
SINGAPORE: A property agent was fined S$5,000 on Wednesday (Dec 1) for handling his client's transaction money on behalf of a property developer for the purchase of a condominium unit. Charles Tan ... ( read original story ...)
Higher property tax next year for most HDB flat owners
SINGAPORE: Most owners living in their Housing Board (HDB) flats will have to pay more in property taxes next year, amid a revision of their property's annual value. The Inland Revenue Authority of Si ... ( read original story ...)
Fresh Choice Avenue fined $10,000 for illegal imports of fresh and processed vegetables
SINGAPORE - Food importer Fresh Choice Avenue was fined $10,000 for bringing in fresh and processed vegetables illegally, said the Singapore Food Agency on Wednesday (Dec 1). SFA seized 349.6kg of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tests out ‘smart bandage’ to monitor wounds via app
A research team at the National University of Singapore has created a wearable sensor attached to a transparent bandage to track progress in healing. ( read original story ...)
With One Of The World’s Highest Vaccination Rates, Singapore Bucks Trend To ‘Live With Covid’ Despite Omicron
Even as the emergence of the omicron variant raises alarm all over the world, Singapore has moved forward with its planned reopening of borders and easing of restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Most HDB flat owners to pay more in property taxes next year: Iras
Iras will be revising the annual value of HDB flats in line with increase in market rentals.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
ERA Singapore names new deputy chief executive officer
Doris Ong is ERA Singapore's new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Previously, she was ERA Singapore’s Chief Operating Officer for Project Marketing. ( read original story ...)
Buy now, pay later not urgently needed in Singapore: UOB TMRW exec
It’s not as urgent as other markets with credit under-penetration, says TMRW Digital Group CCO. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are not “urgently” needed in Singapore’s financial and payments ... ( read original story ...)
Jhunjhunwala-backed Star Health IPO sees 15% subscription so far on Day 2
Analysts are cautious on the IPO, given its pricey valuation, but some suggest it could be a good long-term bet. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is officially the most expensive city in Asia
From having the most impressive skyscrapers in the world to the award-winning Changi Airport, Singapore is known for its competitive spirit. And now, for better or for worse, it has knocked Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia wants HSR project revived, Singapore open to idea
The High-Speed Rail project between Singapore and Malaysia was terminated on 1 Jan 2021, however, the Malaysian prime minister has suggested reviving discussions for the project. ( read original story ...)