Vice President Kamala Harris, undertaking a suddenly high-stakes visit to Southeast Asia this week amid the first major foreign policy crisis of the Biden administration, was on the receiving end of ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosts, Murders, and Haunted Estates: 8 Spooky Neighbourhoods in Singapore
In the spirit of Hungry Ghost Festival, we looked up 8 spooky neighbourhoods in Singapore and tell you tales of ghosts, murders and haunted sightings. If you're feeling brave, we've included links so ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is now the largest foreign investor in Australian property market
Singaporean investors have increasingly moved to fill the gaps in Australia’s property landscape left by the recent exodus of Chinese foreign investment. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: High inflation still seen as transitory – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan assesses the recently published inflation figures in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s consumer prices rose 2.5% y/y (-0.2% m/m nsa) in ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Singapore Africa Business Forum – In Africa, Challenges Are the Opportunities Despite Covid-19
Press Release - The global Covid-19 pandemic should not dampen investor appetite in Africa. The continent remains an investment destination of choice despite the challenges, panelists at an opening ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s business travellers are raring to fly but safety comes first: survey
BUSINESS travellers in Singapore are particularly eager to resume their work trips, although certainly not at the risk of their health and safety. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Harris holds Singapore talks as US tackles chip shortage
US Vice President Kamala Harris is in Singapore and will later head to Vietnam - Copyright POOL/AFP EVELYN HOCKSTEINVice President Kamala Harris urged greater international cooperation to bolster ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech firm raises $19.7m in Insignia-led series A round
Honest Bank, a Singapore-based financial services firm, has raised US$19.7 million in a series A round led by Insignia Ventures Partners, according to VentureCap Insights. The round also saw ... ( read original story ...)
CGS-CIMB remains optimistic on Genting Singapore despite ‘unfavourable outcome’ in Yokohama election
CGS-CIMB Research analyst Tay Wee Kuang has kept “add” on Genting Singapore with the same target price of 95 cents as its plans to build an integrated resort (IR) in Yokohama, Japan, fall through. The ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. VP Harris meets company execs in Singapore to discuss supply shortages
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met company executives in Singapore on Tuesday to discuss supply shortages of essential items that have plagued the Biden administration and contributed to inflation. ( read original story ...)
Harris Departure From Singapore Delayed for Unspecified Reason
Vice President Kamala Harris’s planned departure from Tuesday was delayed for an unknown reason. It was unclear how long Harris will remain in Singapore. She’d been scheduled to depart for Vietnam, ... ( read original story ...)
Nestlé expands R&D facilities in Singapore
Nestlé's R&D center in Singapore, which has been playing a role in developing products and technologies for South East Asia and beyond for both Nestlé's retail and out-of-home business, has been ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange eyes first US dollar bond amid acquisition push
Singapore Exchange has hired banks for its first dollar bond offering as it looks to diversify away from stocks business through acquisitions. ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese digital entertainment firm Pops partners with Singapore gaming startup
The collaboration will give Pops users in Vietnam and Thailand instant access to games provided by Singapore gaming firm Storms. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2021
The PropertyGuru Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2021 revealed that the Sentiment Index increased to 48 points, as the buying sentiment remains resilient and continues to improve despite the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Distressed’ Crude From Venezuela, Iran Stacks Up Off Singapore
Oil stored in ships has been stacking up off key Asian ports as a crackdown in China on private crude oil processors has blunted purchases and disrupted flows, including some U.S.-sanctioned barrels ... ( read original story ...)