Minister says no need for lockdown ‘at this juncture’, but tightening of measures can’t be ruled out entirely. ( read original story ...)
COVID: 573 new cases in Singapore; Singaporean man, 80, dies from infection
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (10 September) confirmed 573 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 70,612. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 568 new local COVID-19 cases, new one-year high
Singapore's health ministry reported 568 new locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest since August 2020. ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks name for panda cub that ‘reflects friendship with China’
The name should be catchy, easy to remember and ‘reflect the friendship between Singapore and China’, says Wildlife Reserves Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to reopen amid concern over ‘sharp increase’ in COVID-19 cases
SINGAPORE: As Singapore plans to reopen economic activities, the government on Friday expressed concerns over a "sharp increase" in the number of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks that might ... ( read original story ...)
DBS turns to Kim Huat in scam battle
Singapore’s DBS has unleashed an unlikely new weapon against impersonation scams: a strange blue-haired man called Kim Huat. ( read original story ...)
DBS Honoured as ‘World’s Best Bank’ for Fourth Straight Year
DBS commended for "not just surviving a crisis, but using it as a chance to innovate and to be a better bank" SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, DBS has been ... ( read original story ...)
DBS bags World Best Bank award, recognised for digital initiatives during pandemic
Obits.sg SINGAPORE - DBS was on Friday (Sept 10) awarded the World's Best Bank title by British publication Euromoney for the fourth consecutive year. Euromoney also named DBS the World's Best Digital ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japanese egg producer to set up S$100m farm in Singapore, boosting local production to meet half of domestic demand
SINGAPORE: A top Japanese producer of eggs will set up Singapore’s fourth egg farm, a move that will eventually boost total domestic production to meet half the country's demand for eggs. From 2026, ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s best bank for SMEs 2021: UOB
Singapore’s UOB is different. The SME segment has long been a large driver of the bank’s revenues and profits, accounting for around 20% today. Those SMEs – an outsized driver of the entire ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s best digital bank 2021: DBS
A flurry of new services, including DBS Digital Exchange and Climate Impact X, have kept the Singaporean lender in pole position. ( read original story ...)
Singapore watching outbreak closely, holds off on restrictions
Singapore is trying to live with COVID-19 and sees no need to tighten restrictions to address a spike in cases, but will hold off on more reopening moves while monitoring for increases in severe cases ... ( read original story ...)
DBS rolls out self-managed card payment control features
Users will be able to set spending limits and block cards, amongst other features. DBS Singapore’s cardholders are now able to personally select and manage the security access on their card accounts, ... ( read original story ...)
Hiving off SPH’s media business: Timeline of recent developments and next steps
SINGAPORE - Shareholders of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of carving out its media business into a new company limited by guarantee (CLG).. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
SPH shareholders vote in favour of hiving off media business
SINGAPORE - Shareholders of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) have overwhelmingly backed its plan to hive off its media business, paving the way for the formation of a new company limited by guarantee ... ( read original story ...)
Entrepreneur Patrick Grove Considering a Singapore SPAC
Patrick Grove, an internet entrepreneur, is weighing listing a special purpose acquisition company in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, joining the race to be the first to ... ( read original story ...)