Citibank said it will exit consumer/retail operations in 13 countries across Asia and Europe, including India, to focus on the institutional and wealth management business in these markets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore extends restrictions after reporting highest single-day Covid-19 deaths
Singapore will extend its Covid-19 restrictions for another month after the city-state reported 18 new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, its highest number of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore extends COVID-19 curbs for a month as cases spike
Singapore will extend its social curbs to contain the spread of COVID-19 for around a month in order to ease the pressure on the healthcare system, the government said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Surging fuel prices shake Singapore’s electricity market
Singapore is taking "extraordinary" steps to secure energy supplies as rising fuel prices hit the import-reliant country's electricity market, with three retail suppliers in just over a week ... ( read original story ...)
More Covid-19 patients in Singapore reported to have died in October than 18 months prior
It is an indication of the virulent nature of the Delta strain and its impact on the unvaccinated here.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Temasek Foundation to distribute free mouth gargle to Singapore households
SINGAPORE: Temasek Foundation is giving away bottles of mouth gargle to Singapore households as part of its Stay Prepared initiative to help reduce the spread of illnesses. The mint flavoured StayWell ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon moves SC post Singapore win against Future Retail
Amazon filed an interim application within hours of the arbitral award by way of a special leave petition pending before the SC, Future Retail revealed in a stock exchange filing. ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Asia retail units set to attract DBS, UOB, StanChart: Sources
Binding bids for Citigroup's units in Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand are due on Friday, while offers for the India unit are due next week, sources said.. Read more at straitstimes.com ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, StanChart plan to bid for Citigroup Asia retail units
DBS Group and Standard Chartered are among the lenders planning to bid for Citigroup's consumer banking assets across five markets in Asia. ( read original story ...)
3,862 new COVID-19 cases as Singapore reports 18 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,862 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Oct 20) and 18 more deaths from complications due to the virus. This is a decrease from Tuesday's high of 3,994 new ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Asia Retail Units Set to Attract DBS, StanChart
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. and Standard Chartered Plc are among the lenders planning to bid for Citigroup Inc. consumer banking assets in Asia as the U.S. lender divests units across five markets in the ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Asia retail units set to attract DBS, UOB, StanChart
Binding bids for Citigroup's units in Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand are due on Friday, while offers for the India unit are due next week, sources said.. Read more at straitstimes.com ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hospitals risk being ‘overwhelmed’ after record daily Covid deaths
Death of 18 people forces more social restrictions even as city-state expands quarantine-free travel to eight countries ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based Biosyngen receives 500 million yuan in investment
At the 12th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council (SGCC) meeting held online on October 20, Singapore-based Biosyngen Pte. Ltd. ("Biosyngen") announced its partnership with wholly state-owned ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Backs Vaccine Mixing; Singapore Extends Curbs: Virus Update
U.S. regulators approved the mixing of vaccines as they cleared boosters for the shots made by Moderna Inc. and Johnson & Johnson. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,862 new Covid-19 cases; 18 deaths bringing tally to 264
Singapore yesterday (October 20) logged 3,862 new cases of Covid-19 and 18 more deaths due to complications from the disease. The 18 deaths is the most reported in a single day so far, surpassing the ... ( read original story ...)