There were 842 new Covid-19 cases as at noon on Tuesday, including 502 imported infections, the Ministry of Health reported in its daily update. ( read original story ...)
Companies in Singapore looking to hold larger work-related events under new COVID-19 guidelines | Video
At least two companies that CNA spoke to have said that they plan to hold larger work-related events under the new COVID-19 guidelines, which permit up to 1,000 people. Authorities announced on ... ( read original story ...)
502 of 842 new COVID cases in Singapore are imported, 3 deaths
The Ministry of Health on 4 January 2022 confirmed 842 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 281,596. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Manufacturing Activity Improved in December
Singapore's manufacturing activity grew at a quicker pace in December, mainly due to a faster expansion of new orders, ... ( read original story ...)
China slashes refined fuel export quota, raises LSFO -sources
China more than halved the volume of export quotas for refined fuel, predominantly gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, under the first allotment for 2022, while raising the allowances for low-sulphur ... ( read original story ...)
Share Market Live Updates: Sensex zooms 500 points, Nifty crosses 17,750; NTPC, PowerGrid, SBI top gainers
Benchmark indices extended gains in the second trading session of 2022 today. Sensex rose 423 points to 59,607 and Nifty climbed 108 points to 17,733 in afternoon session. Earlier, Indian benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
The future of digital banking in Asia: Laying regulatory frameworks over digital banking foundations
This is an extract from Finextra's The Future of Digital Banking in Asia 2022 report. McKinsey’s recent Personal Financial Services (PFS) Survey shows that adoption of digital banking in emerging ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent to Reduce Voting Stake in Singapore Tech Group Sea
Chinese gaming and social media company Tencent Holdings Ltd has agreed to convert its Class B ordinary shares in Singapore-based gaming and e-commerce firm Sea Ltd into Class A ordinary shares, ... ( read original story ...)
Maid caring for woman with dementia gets jail for stealing $28,200 from employer
She sneaked off with the 82-year-old's debit card on 23 occasions and withdrew money. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ex-UOB VP pocketed nearly $5m from client for over a decade
For over a decade, a United Overseas Bank Vice President diverted close to $5 million of a customer's funds to a business partner for a nail spa business. ( read original story ...)
Former UOB vice-president jailed for pocketing about S$5 million from customer
SINGAPORE: Over 10 years, a vice-president at United Overseas Bank (UOB) misappropriated about S$5 million from a customer who believed he was putting the cash into a nominee bank account. Ling Shek ... ( read original story ...)
All eyes on Singapore’s reopening progress, VTL expansion for 2022 economic outlook
While the pace of relaxation of mobility curbs may have slowed in recent months, Singapore is still on track in its strategy to treat Covid-19 as endemic, analysts ... ( read original story ...)
Hit and hide? Battered mystery van abandoned on Singapore expressway (Video)
A banged-up delivery van was left with its engine still running in the middle of an expressway, according to a motorist who found it this morning. ( read original story ...)
MM2’s Singapore Cinema Sale Collapses as Investor Blames Omicron Impact
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 ...)