Mini-conglomerate mm2 Asia says that a deal to sell its Singapore cinemas business has fallen through. The deal was announced in August and should have been completed by Dec. 31, 2021. “Omicron ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian air force chief of staff makes introductory visit to Singapore
SINGAPORE - The chief of staff of the Indonesian air force, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Fadjar Prasetyo, is on an introductory visit to Singapore from Sunday (Jan 2) to Tuesday. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s home prices surge to the highest in more than a decade as the ultra wealthy flock to Southeast Asia’s business hub
Singapore’s price spike underpins the government’s move to impose a fresh round of curbs, which included raising additional stamp duties for second-home buyers and on foreigners purchasing private ... ( read original story ...)
Arlo Clinches 2022 CES Innovation Award for Fourth Consecutive Year with Unveil of All-New Arlo Security System
Leading, All-In-One Multi-Sensor and Security Hub with Integrated Keypad Featuring NFC Technology, Enhanced Encryption and More SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 January 2022 - Arlo Technologies, Inc. ( read original story ...)
Chip shortage may turn into oversupply in 2024 for Asian foundries: Report
The chip shortage plaguing the semiconductor and electronics industries will likely ease in the second half of 2022 after automotive-related backlog is addressed in the first half, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
World’s largest trade deal is in force, but there’s still ‘work to be done,’ says Singapore minister
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is a mega trade agreement signed by 15 countries, which collectively cover about one-third of the world's population. RCEP is an important agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Dental assistant jailed for embezzling S$158,000 from clinic, bought property in Malaysia
SINGAPORE: Over more than two years, a dental assistant pocketed about S$158,400 from patients and used part of it to buy property in Malaysia. When she was caught, she pleaded with the dentist for a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 5.9% Q4 GDP a sign of optimism for 2022 – UOB
Maybank and OCBC also echoed this outlook for the upcoming year. UOB called last year’s Singapore fourth quarter (Q4) gross domestic product (GDP) of 5.9% a strong end to 2021. Going forward, UOB ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech Report 2022: Fintech Reaches Critical Mass in Singapore
In Singapore, the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst for fintech adoption, driving demand for digital payment capabilities, virtual banking experiences and buy now, pay later (BNPL) ... ( read original story ...)
First look: 2022 Harley-Davidson Sportster S debuts in Singapore
enabling the rider to connect to their mobile device via Bluetooth to stream music, make hands-free calls, and utilise GPS navigation supported by the Harley-Davidson App. The Sportster S is currently ... ( read original story ...)
PUBG Mobile welcomes 2022 with new PH Pro League, other updates
The Philippines is joining a new professional league: the PUBG Mobile Pro League. Most countries in Southeast Asia have their own specific leagues and this year, the Philippines will now have a league ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy grows 7.2%
Singapore's economy grew 7.2 per cent last year, rebounding from its worst recession since independence sparked by the coronavirus pandemic, government data showed on January 3. ( read original story ...)
Singapore rallies for badminton champ with $100K cash reward
A hundred-plus donors pooled thousands of dollars in just two days to reward Singapore’s first-ever badminton world champion who left the podium without a cash prize. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty50 likely to open on a flat note today
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty50 are likely to start Tuesday's session on a flat note. At 7:46 am, Singapore Exchange (SGX) Nifty futures -- an early indicator of the Nifty50 index -- were ... ( read original story ...)
Prudential Singapore boosts support for SMEs in their digitalisation efforts and business growth
Prudential Singapore ("Prudential") has partnered Ngee Ann Polytechnic ("Ngee Ann Poly") and ST Engineering to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and resources on how ... ( read original story ...)
Export sector outlook positive, say experts
The outlook for Malaysia’s export sector remains positive in 2022, with trade primed to lead the country’s return to pre-pandemic growth by the middle of the year, Moody’s Analytics says. ( read original story ...)