Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation's central bank, chooses 15 finalists for Global CBDC Challenge. ( read original story ...)
From mushroom leather to detecting cancer: Five Singapore outfits win for their IP
SINGAPORE - In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic, companies have been tapping their intellectual property (IP) to grow, with many using Singapore as a base to manage their intangible assets.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Long-Term Investors Should Keep an Eye on This SPAC Stock
Grab is flying under the radar ahead of its SPAC merger, but the super-app company offers immense upside potential. ( read original story ...)
The9 Ltd. (NCTY) Stock Continues Rising Following Initial Launch of NFTStar Platform
The9 Ltd. (NCTY) stock prices continued their upward climb following news of the company's initial launch of NFTStar platform. ( read original story ...)
Singapore touts need for security, use cases as 5G rollouts gather steam
Government urges need to ensure 5G networks remain secured and resilient, as Singtel says it has chalked up 180,000 5G subscribers and added new business use cases running on its 5G standalone network ... ( read original story ...)
155 new COVID cases in Singapore, including 52 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (30 August) confirmed 122 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 67,459. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to generate new growth, jobs, prosperity for future: PM
Singapore must change gears from drawing down reserves to supporting people's livelihood to generating new growth, jobs and prosperity for the future, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. While ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank shortlists 15 companies to develop retail CBDC
The finalists include six companies from Singapore, four from the United States, and one each from Australia, Barbados, Germany, France and Switzerland. ( read original story ...)
Travelling to Singapore? Here’s why you must know everything about Vaccinated Travel Pass
Introduced by Singapore, this process is still in its early stages but experts believe that this could become a pro forma for jurisdictions opening up for travellers who are vaccinated against the COV ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore Becomes Most-vaccinated Country, 80% Of Population Fully Jabbed
Singapore's COVID vaccination rate is the highest in the world, as the country has inoculated 80% of the population with anti-COVID doses. ( read original story ...)
Ola said to pick Kotak Mahindra Bank, Citigroup for $1 billion IPO
Ola could seek a valuation of more than $8 billion in the IPO and could file its draft red herring prospectus by October, Bloomberg reported. Details of Ola IPO—including size and timeline—could still ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the 15 Finalists for MAS’ Global CBDC Challenge
MAS has announced the 15 finalists who have developed retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions for the Global CBDC Challenge. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank and SAS wage war on fraud with award-winning digital surveillance system
The proactive fraud detection system helped OCBC recover $8m worth of fraudulent transactions. Singapore, 26 August 2021 – As part of its anti-fraud programme, OCBC Bank has deployed a Fraud ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM vows moves to ‘defuse resentments over foreigners’
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong pledged to tighten restrictions on foreign workers, tackling an issue that has stirred anger in the traditionally ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to tighten salary criteria for foreign workers
Foreign labour was a hot-button topic in last year’s elections due to the perception of unfair hiring practices against locals ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore is now the most-vaccinated country
The Asian island state has fully vaccinated 80 per cent of its population. Elsewhere, Japan is struggling to keep its inoculation campaign on track after tainted Moderna vaccines. ( read original story ...)