While confident that they can tide over the pandemic, most businesses in Singapore acknowledge the challenges facing them. ( read original story ...)
More resignations at Singapore firm linked to Newcastle United bidders
Several directors resigned from a Singaporean firm linked to bidders for soccer club Newcastle United on Tuesday, the latest hiatus for the bidding group since Reuters reported doctored photos of ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore’s vibrant hawker culture – a ‘foodie’s delight’ – unifies its multiracial society
City state has applied to have its beloved hawker scene, dating from mid-1800s, recognised on Unesco List of Intangible Cultural Heritage ... ( read original story ...)
China set to import largest monthly LNG volumes this year in August
China is set to import its largest monthly volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for this year in August, as gas companies take advantage of low spot prices to stockpile ahead of peak winter demand. ( read original story ...)
Technology conferences and events in Southeast Asia 2020-21
14 September: CIO Leaders Indonesia Summit, Jakarta. The networking-focused in-person event explores ways to innovate business via technology. 15 September: ReactJS Singapore meetup, virtual event. ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes closer tie-ups with Guangdong in finance, talent, aviation
Singapore aims to deepen collaboration with China's Guangdong province in several key areas, including financial services, talent exchange and aviation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: Singapore May be Ideal for Virtual Banks Offering Modern Financial Services as 40% of its Nearly 6 Million Residents are Underbanked
Singapore may be ideal for virtual banks offering modern financial services as 40% of nearly 6 million residents are underbanked. ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s data analytics training programme for employees receives IBF accreditation
As of August 2020, close to 200 OCBC employees have embarked on the pathway, with some expected to graduate by the end of this year. OCBC Bank's employees who successfully complete the Bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean fintech firm Atlantis launches digital bank in India
Eyeing the USD 15.7 billion global millennial banking industry, Atlantis, a Singapore-headquartered fintech company has announced the launch of Neo-Bank for Gen Z and millennials, Atlantis said in a ... ( read original story ...)
TPG’s customer service woes a troubling sign of Singapore’s overheated mobile market
Poor customer service at TPG Telecom is a worrying sign that competition in Singapore has brought lower mobile prices but poorer quality. ( read original story ...)
Singapore rebar import prices move higher
Our new delivery solution allows you to access the prices and news that matters most to you in a way that delivers value, quality and a unique, fully customizable view for you. We are working hard to ... ( read original story ...)
Most Singapore Firms See Uncertainty Continuing for Another Year
Almost two-thirds of Singapore businesses see the local economy’s activities continuing at their current low pace for the next year, according to a survey by the Singapore Business Federation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new opposition leader vows both scrutiny and support of PAP, cites Hong Kong, South China Sea
Pritam Singh says the city state should welcome businesses relocating due to Hong Kong’s ‘seismic political changes’, backs government on foreign and defence policies. ( read original story ...)
GFL Lockup Set to Expire With Shares Hovering Below IPO Price
A lockup associated with GFL Environmental Inc.’s initial public offering is set to expire ahead of Monday’s trading session with the shares in a recent slump.GFL sold 75 million subordinate voting ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX’s Charles Li wants to create another wave of mega IPOs in Hong Kong to stay ahead of Nasdaq in next market reforms
Hong Kong's stock market operator is keen to create another wave of mega stock offerings by mainland China's new-economy companies in the city by further tweaking its listing rules, its chief Charles ... ( read original story ...)
CLINUVEL Opens VALLAURIX R&D Centre In Singapore
Bespoke Research & Development Centre to advance innovative pharmaceutical and OTC products Entranceway to the newly opened VALLAURIX Research & Development Centre CLINUVEL has opened its bespoke Rese ... ( read original story ...)