Singapore is leading a revival in air travel in Asia as more nations in the region abandon zero-Covid policies. Thailand will soon allow inoculated travelers from the U.S., U.K. and most of Europe to ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, ‘Mr POSB’ Bertie Cheng dies from Covid-19; son urges seniors to get vaccinated
Known by some as “Mr POSB”, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of the bank Bertie Cheng Shao Shiong died yesterday morning (October 22) from Covid-19 at the age of 84. He was not vaccinated ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC expect boost from wealth product sales under new Chinese cross-border scheme
SINGAPORE - New growth opportunities have emerged in China for Singapore banks, after the Hong Kong subsidiaries of DBS and OCBC banks said they received approval on Tuesday (Oct 19) to sell ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, 257 people, some as young as 14, face police probe for alleged involvement in scams reaping S$10.9m
The police are investigating 257 people suspected of involvement in a total of 849 scams of various types which cost the victims more than S$10.9 million (RM33.5 million). In a statement yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 3,637 new cases in Singapore; 14 more deaths bring tally to 294
Singapore yesterday (October 22) registered 3,637 new cases of Covid-19 and 14 more deaths due to complications from the disease. The Ministry of Health (MoH) said in its nightly update on the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bride-to-be tests positive for Covid-19 five days before her wedding
With the surge in Covid-19 cases in the past two months, solemnisers interviewed say they are seeing couples having to postpone their nuptials.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Micron to hire more staff in Singapore as part of growth plans, amid growing demand for memory chips
SINGAPORE - Chipmaker Micron Technology aims to hire hundreds of research and development (R&D) and manufacturing engineers here in the coming years to bolster its growth plans. These hires are in ... ( read original story ...)
Otters return to big-city life in a greener, cleaner Singapore
Otters fled Singapore's pollution in the 1970s but after its environmental cleanup, a few families have been returning. They're now snacking from goldfish ponds and competing with one another for ... ( read original story ...)
Former POSB chief executive Bertie Cheng dies of Covid-19 at 84
SINGAPORE - Mr Bertie Cheng Shao Siong, who was the chief executive officer of POSB for 23 years, died on Friday (Oct 22) morning from Covid-19. He was 84. He was unvaccinated against the coronavirus, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,637 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 3,637 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total tally in the country to 165,663. Of the new cases, 3,039 were in the community, 592 were in migrant worker dormitories and ... ( read original story ...)
e-FX Trading Hub of Deutsche Bank Goes Live in Singapore
Developed in collaboration with MAS, the e-FX hub allows clients of Deutsche Bank to execute FX transactions more closely aligned to geographic location. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,637 new COVID-19 cases and 14 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,637 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Oct 22) and 14 more deaths from complications due to the virus. The fatalities are seven men and seven women. They include ... ( read original story ...)
Otters are taking over Singapore
Today, to the annoyance of some and the joy of others, the island is home to more than 10 families of the carnivorous mammals. ( read original story ...)
Export of agricultural products to Singapore has increased, not affected by MCO, says Kiandee
Export of agricultural products to Singapore from January to October has increased by 44% compared with the same period last year. ( read original story ...)
Who needs a visa to travel to Singapore? Here’s what to know before you go
A visit to Singapore is a glimpse into the future. From its modern and almost surreal airport to its eye-catching and ever-changing skyline, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Bloomberg appoints Winters editor in Singapore
Bloomberg has appointed Patrick Winters editor, covering finance, hedge funds, wealth management, investment banking and real estate in Singapore. Recently, he was a finance reporter in Zurich for ... ( read original story ...)