Singapore’s “experiment” to live with the coronavirus – and its subsequent spike in infections – might not be a useful model for China as it considers whether to reopen its borders, a Chinese health ... ( read original story ...)
Staycation goals: 6 hotels with the best views in Singapore
Whether it's panoramic skyline or beach views you seek, these hotels will offer you the best view in Singapore for your next staycation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC ready to say goodbye to Dexus logistics fund
Singaporean investor GIC has one of the next big deals pending in Australia’s busy property sector. It is understood GIC is in late stage talks to sell its 49 per cent stake in the Dexus Australian ... ( read original story ...)
DBS PayLah! users can now send or request money directly on Telegram while chatting
DBS announced today (October 21) that it is the first bank in Singapore to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services on Telegram. With this latest feature, over 2 million of its PayLah! users can now ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore researchers develop bandage that can wirelessly assess wounds
Research team from National University of Singapore says the wearable sensor can detect temperature, bacteria type, and other medical factors specific to chronic wounds within 15 minutes. ( read original story ...)
China Evergrande calls off deal to sell stake in property unit falls
Evergrande, which said in a regulatory filing that it “had reason to believe…that the purchaser had not met the prerequisite to make ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s digital marketing lead Cedric Dias joins Bank Jago as CMO
Dias had been with OCBC for over six years, where he was head of digital marketing for several segments at the bank. ( read original story ...)
Race for Citibank India assets: DBS may drop out; all eyes on domestic banking heavyweights
Citibank said it will exit consumer/retail operations in 13 countries across Asia and Europe, including India, to focus on the institutional and wealth management business in these markets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore extends restrictions after reporting highest single-day Covid-19 deaths
Singapore will extend its Covid-19 restrictions for another month after the city-state reported 18 new deaths from the disease on Wednesday, its highest number of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore extends COVID-19 curbs for a month as cases spike
Singapore will extend its social curbs to contain the spread of COVID-19 for around a month in order to ease the pressure on the healthcare system, the government said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Surging fuel prices shake Singapore’s electricity market
Singapore is taking "extraordinary" steps to secure energy supplies as rising fuel prices hit the import-reliant country's electricity market, with three retail suppliers in just over a week ... ( read original story ...)
More Covid-19 patients in Singapore reported to have died in October than 18 months prior
It is an indication of the virulent nature of the Delta strain and its impact on the unvaccinated here.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Temasek Foundation to distribute free mouth gargle to Singapore households
SINGAPORE: Temasek Foundation is giving away bottles of mouth gargle to Singapore households as part of its Stay Prepared initiative to help reduce the spread of illnesses. The mint flavoured StayWell ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon moves SC post Singapore win against Future Retail
Amazon filed an interim application within hours of the arbitral award by way of a special leave petition pending before the SC, Future Retail revealed in a stock exchange filing. ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Asia retail units set to attract DBS, UOB, StanChart: Sources
Binding bids for Citigroup's units in Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand are due on Friday, while offers for the India unit are due next week, sources said.. Read more at straitstimes.com ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, StanChart plan to bid for Citigroup Asia retail units
DBS Group and Standard Chartered are among the lenders planning to bid for Citigroup's consumer banking assets across five markets in Asia. ( read original story ...)