Singapore and Malaysia will begin a land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) via the Causeway using designated bus services. There will be 32 tri ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 2,079 new Covid-19 cases
Singapore has recorded 2,079 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 257,510, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a press release. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank to weigh actions after DBS suffers massive glitch
The disruptions in DBS’ digital services – an area where the Singapore-based bank has invested in heavily – started early on Tuesday and resurfaced the following day. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Coda Payments Pushing for $4B Valuation
Singapore’s Coda Payments Pte is seeking a valuation of at least $4 billion as it explores a sale or initial public offering (IPO). ( read original story ...)
S’pore property developers get incentive to meet higher standards in 3 proficiencies
SINGAPORE - A new incentive scheme to spur developers to digitalise and meet enhanced standards under the construction industry transformation map was launched on Wednesday (Nov 24). For a period of ... ( read original story ...)
I went behind the scenes with Singapore Airlines to see how it’s massively upgrading the onboard experience on the world’s longest flights
Singapore Airlines has teamed up with a spa where a week-long stay will set a visitor back $10,000 to make its 19-hour flights more enjoyable. ( read original story ...)
The impact of a wealth tax on Singapore-Hong Kong rivalry
When it comes to staying attractive to the rich, Asia’s two rival financial centres have always tried to play their tax policies against each other. Hong Kong abolished its estate duty in 2006; ... ( read original story ...)
Bilingualism helps Singapore build bridges in a fragmented world: Chan Chun Sing
It can help prevent the Republic from being unwittingly drawn into cultural contests happening elsewhere, he adds.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
2,079 new COVID cases, 6 more deaths in Singapore
The Ministry of Health on 24 November confirmed 2,079 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – bringing the country's total case count to 257,510 – as well as six deaths due to the disease. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 2,079 Covid-19 cases; weekly infection growth rate falls to 0.75
SINGAPORE - There were 2,079 new Covid-19 infections reported in Singapore on Wednesday (Nov 24), up from 1,782 on Tuesday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Novavax applies to Singapore’s HSA for approval to use its COVID vaccine
American biotechnology company Novavax said it has filed for interim authorisation with Singapore's Health Sciences Authority for use of its COVID-19 vaccine under the pandemic special access route. ( read original story ...)
Prolonged DBS digibanking outage ‘unacceptable’ — thousands of digital banking clients disgruntled & frustrated over service failure
As the outage, or as DBS prefers to term it, the “intermittent slowness” continues into its third day, the extent of customer complaints in a way reflects the success of the bank's campaign to get ... ( read original story ...)
DBS says it is doing its best to resolve situation after recurrence of digital banking problems
SINGAPORE: DBS Bank on Wednesday (Nov 24) said an issue with its digital banking services has "recurred", as some customers continued to report problems accessing services. The disruption of DBS and P ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Inflation rose to 8y highs in October – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew comments on the latest release of inflation figures in Singapore. “Singapore’s consumer prices jumped to 3.2% y/y (0.3% m/m NSA) in Oct from 2.5% y/y (0.4% m/m ... ( read original story ...)
Novavax Files for Interim Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine in Singapore
(Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced its submission to the Singapore Health ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank DBS suffers two-day tech outage, c.bank mulls supervisory action
Singapore's central bank said on Wednesday that it will consider taking "supervisory action" on DBS Group Holdings Ltd after the Singapore bank's online banking services faced disruption for the ... ( read original story ...)