The new Omicron variant has cast a shadow over the return of overseas students to Australian universities, after the country halted plans to reopen its borders to skilled workers and students. Some ... ( read original story ...)
Adventures at home: Let’s rediscover the Singapore River
What are your fond memories of the Singapore River? Perhaps it's hanging out after dark with the bros at Clarke Quay? Maybe you had your first date with bae at Robertson Quay?The history of our nation ... ( read original story ...)
China-Singapore ETF connectivity plan is ‘making good progress’, regulator says
China and Singapore are “making good progress” in developing an exchange traded fund connectivity programme, according to a statement from China’s securities regulator. “C ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank SG sees marketing shuffle as Luke Tucker takes on regional role
Under Tucker's leadership, his team oversaw several notable marketing campaigns such as "Lead The Way", which also included a media activation with the Museum of Ice Cream Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Best Credit Card Promotions (December 2021): Apple Airpods Pro, Apple iPad 64GB, ErgoTune Classic Ergonomic Chair & More
I have to admit, I absolutely love credit card promotions. These days, banks offering the best credit cards in Singapore compete so hard for new customers that they practically rain Apple ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia production falling, imports to rise in the outlook
Southeast Asian regional LNG imports are roughly 500,000 tons higher through the first ten months of 2021 than 2020 over the same period with most of the increase driven by Thailand where domestic ... ( read original story ...)
4 Singapore Blue Chip Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows: Should You Buy?
Look for attributes to decide if these four stocks may be offering a bargain. The post 4 Singapore Blue Chip Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows: Should You Buy? appeared first on The Smart Investor. ( read original story ...)
Amcor Unveils State-of-the-art Healthcare Packaging Facility In Singapore To Serve Accelerating Customer Demands In Asia Pacific
Amcor , a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging, today announced the opening of its greenfield packaging facility in Tuas, Singapore. The dedicated healthcare packaging ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,239 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths; ICU utilisation rate rises to 58.5%
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,239 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Tuesday (Nov 30). The fatalities were aged between 47 and 87. All of them had various ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore close to vaccinating all eligible people against COVID-19
Singapore's COVID-19 vaccination rate has risen to 96% of the eligible population and authorities are now racing ahead to administer booster shots amid concerns over the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Singapore now world’s second most expensive city: Economist
Singapore was recognized for its pricey lifestyle today in an annual study. The tiny island with over five million people vaulted from fourth to second to tie with Paris as the world’s most expensive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Opposition Lawmaker Resigns After Lying in Parliament
First-time Singaporean lawmaker Raeesah Khan resigned from the opposition Worker’s Party on Tuesday after admitting last month she lied in parliament about details of a sexual assault case during a ... ( read original story ...)
With $3B expected in 2021, Singapore is becoming a fintech capital
Investment in fintech is surging back following a brief but notable drop during the COVID pandemic. As a result, countries worldwide are seeing a large influx of capital for fintech ventures, and both ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Reopening in the Age of Omicron
As the world monitors port traffic and airport terminals, a suburban bus depot speaks volumes about the city-state’s ability to live with Covid. ( read original story ...)
Jonathan Kaplan sworn in as US Ambassador to Singapore
WASHINGTON - Technology entrepreneur Jonathan Kaplan was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Singapore on Tuesday (Nov 30), filling a post that has been vacant for nearly five years. Mr Kaplan ... ( read original story ...)
SIA passengers with Omicron variant who transited in Singapore: What we know so far
SINGAPORE: Two Singapore Airlines passengers who tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Sydney had travelled from South Africa and transited at Changi Airport be ... ( read original story ...)