East Asian innovation hubs are set to challenge Silicon Valley dominance after the coronavirus pandemic with Singapore the top choice for tech leaders. ( read original story ...)
New hub gives Singapore firms taste of artificial intelligence
A facility offering immersive experiences with artificial intelligence was launched on Monday (July 19) to encourage firms to experiment with and develop AI innovations for their businesses. ( read original story ...)
Singapore murder: Schoolboy charged over death of student
A 16-year-old schoolboy in Singapore has been charged with murdering a fellow student, in a case that has shocked the country. Police officers called into a high school on Monday found the body of a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police arrest teen for suspected murder of 13-year-old boy
A 16-year-old boy was due to be charged with murder by Singapore police on Tuesday after a 13-year-old boy was found dead with multiple wounds in a school bathroom along with an ax. ( read original story ...)
Data Vantage: Mobile gaming takes off in SE Asia + latest deal updates
In Southeast Asia, Indonesia has emerged as a bright spot for gamers, with even the government hosting eSports competitions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore most prepared for workforce automation in APAC
Workforce automation is no longer just something companies adopt for the short term - it is going to be the future of work. ( read original story ...)
Singapore teen charged with murder of 13-year-old schoolmate, remanded for psychiatric assessment
The 16-year-old boy, who attended the elite River Valley High School, will be remanded for psychiatric assessment and will return to court next month. ( read original story ...)
GlobalFoundries CEO Says Chipmaker Sticking to 2022 IPO Plan
GlobalFoundries Inc., a chipmaker owned by an investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government, is sticking with its plan for an initial public offering next year, according to Chief Executive Officer Tom ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore prepares to swop oil hub status for greener future
Royal Dutch Shell announced late last year that it would slash capacity by half at its biggest oil refinery.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore to send regular shipments of emergency oxygen supplies to Indonesia
SINGAPORE: Singapore will send regular shipments of emergency oxygen supplies to Indonesia to aid the country’s fight against the current surge of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar’s haven appeal rises in coronavirus-struck region
The Singapore dollar is poised to outperform its South-east Asian peers as the country's higher vaccination rate and rising core inflation may spur its central bank to start tightening policy sooner ... ( read original story ...)
Zomato IPO: Latest GMP, share allotment and listing date details here
Zomato IPO was oversubscribed led by strong response from qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) and retail category ... ( read original story ...)
Edgewater Markets to Launch FX Trading and Pricing Engine in Singapore
Edgewater Markets announced that it will launch a new foreign exchange (FX) trading and pricing engine in Singapore (SG1), which will be an extension of its global growth strategy. ( read original story ...)
Singapore goes online in hunt for intelligence officers
Some 55 years after it was established, the country's external intelligence agency launches its official website in a bid to widen its recruitment net and attract Singaporeans from diverse backgrounds ... ( read original story ...)
STI starts week on bearish note amid Covid-19 setbacks
Renewed restrictions amid a spike in coronavirus cases, particularly in the KTV cluster, took a toll on market sentiment on Monday with investors turning bearish.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
DBS to spend SG$5 million to retrofit office block for net zero emissions
Building on its commitment to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2022, DBS today announced plans to transform an existing four-storey office building located at 135 Bukit Timah Road into ... ( read original story ...)