Ekovest Construction—a unit of tycoon Lim Kang Hoo’s property developer Ekovest—has won the 1.98-billion-ringgit ($447 million) contract to build a high-speed railway that will link the southern ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese data centre operator GDS sees Singapore as hub for its Southeast Asia expansion plans
Data centre management company GDS is following in the footsteps of its Chinese tech customers by expanding operations to Southeast Asia, while betting on Singapore as a regional data hub, according ... ( read original story ...)
Wildmoka supports Mediacorp in Singapore with cloud-based content creation platform
Wildmoka has equipped Mediacorp, the national media network in Singapore, with a new, cloud-based tool for real-time clipping and distribution to support digital broadcast operations. This new video ... ( read original story ...)
More marriages and divorces in Singapore in 2021 with easing of COVID-19 measures
SINGAPORE: More couples got married in 2021 with the easing of COVID-19 measures, compared to the dip in the previous year when marriage plans were disrupted. The number of marital dissolut ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore registers highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases in 3 months, 2 deaths reported
Of all cases, 12,248 infections were reported among the local people, and 536 among those who had arrived from abroad. Singapore has recorded 1,485,964 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Man assaults security officer outside Giant hypermarket in Singapore allegedly after being told to wear mask
A security officer who was on duty in Giant hypermarket at Tampines Retail Park was assaulted on Monday (July 4) night allegedly by a man whom he ... ( read original story ...)
Binh Phuoc calls for Singaporean investment in various fields
The southern province of Binh Phuoc called for Singaporean investment in an array of areas during a conference held in both online and offline formats on July 5. ( read original story ...)
Philip Morris Malaysia’s Director of People & Culture ensures the company leaves smoke behind, but not its talents
This transformation journey is currently undergoing is by far the most important and complex that anyone in the organisation has experienced, she says. That said, it is looking successful. ( read original story ...)
I’ve lived in Singapore for 20 years, and there are 5 mistakes I keep seeing tourists make when they come visit
Singapore has one of the most vibrant food scenes in the world, but many tourists only visit big-name hawker centers in the city center. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange enlists HSBC, Tencent to help create carbon market
Hong Kong's stock exchange said on Tuesday it had enlisted banks including HSBC and companies such as China's Tencent to help it develop a global carbon market.Worldwide efforts to combat climate ... ( read original story ...)
Fractional shares and real-time chats with experts: Trading app makes investing easier for beginners
With a user-friendly interface, uSMART simplifies the trading process and lowers the entry point for novice investors. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 12,784 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12,784 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jul 5), comprising 12,248 local infections and 536 imported cases. The last time Singapore reported more daily cases ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore workers consider resigning if bosses insist on daily work from office instead of flexible work from home
One thing the Covid-19 pandemic taught us well is that many of our jobs can be flexible and that working from home is not just a possibility but a workable reality. And for the younger generation of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Considering Additional Safeguards On Cryptos: ‘Not Suitable For The Retail Public’
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering the introduction of additional consumer protection safeguards on cryptocurrencies, the country’s Minister in charge of MAS Tharman ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore’s ageing population does not only bring challenges
The stereotypical image of older adults needs to change as Singapore’s population continues to age. There’s a longevity dividend for the workforce and for businesses catering to older consumers, says ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore workers consider resigning if bosses insist on daily work from office instead of flexible work from home
One thing the Covid-19 pandemic taught us well is that many of our jobs can be flexible and that working from home is not just a possibility but a workable reality. And for the younger generation of ... ( read original story ...)