Singapore Minister of Defense Dr. Ng Eng Hen made his tech wishes at the city-state's 2021 Defense Technology Prize, reports The Register. Among them were buildings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister sees a place for crypto in Asia finance hub
Cryptocurrencies have a place in Singapore’s financial sector if these digital assets are regulated, according to the chairman of the nation’s central bank. ( read original story ...)
Fitch Rates DBS Bank’s Series 9 Mortgage Covered Bond at ‘AAA’; Affirms Outstanding Bonds
Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'AAA' rating to DBS Bank Ltd.'s (DBS, AA-/Stable/F1+) Series 9 EUR750 million mortgage covered bond and affirmed the outstanding SGD4.3 billion covered bonds at 'AAA'. The ... ( read original story ...)
European asset manager Tikehau Capital files for SGX SPAC, set to be first on Singapore bourse
Pegasus Asia is likely to be the first out of the gate after the SGX released a framework allowing SPAC listings in early September. ( read original story ...)
UOB and Fave to transform traditional rewards and loyalty programmes
UOB have taken aim at disrupting the traditional banking rewards experience with the launch of UOB Rewards+, joining forces with Fave ... ( read original story ...)
DBS is the first bank in SEA to join Hedera Governing Council
DBS Bank, a financial services group based and listed in Singapore with a presence in 18 markets, has joined the Hedera Governing Council ... ( read original story ...)
Importer, director fined over illegal imports of meat, seafood and other food products
Around 735kg of meat and seafood products, 10kg of fruit and vegetables, 503kg of processed food products were seized.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Dr Mahathir questions Putrajaya’s decision to export non-renewable energy to Singapore
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today questioned the current government’s move to export only non-renewable energy to Singapore, saying doing so may jeopardise local supply and carbon ... ( read original story ...)
It’s no-fly zones at home but Singapore here we come
Quarantine-free travel to London, Los Angeles, Fiji and Singapore will soon be a reality for most fully vaccinated Australians who still cant visit Brisbane or Perth. ( read original story ...)
Amazon to create 200 jobs in Singapore as it opens new office
Amazon is expanding its footprint in Singapore with a new office. Located in Asia Square, the new Amazon office is spread across 100,000 square feet and accommodates up to 700 employees. Called SIN16, ... ( read original story ...)
Nivito Singapore Makes Kitchen and Bathroom More Elegant and Stylish
Per Tannenberg said the faucets and basins the company offers under Nivito are designed and manufactured keeping the Scandinavian design and pattern into consideration ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Love, Bonito Raises $50 Million in New Funding Round
Singapore-based fashion brand, Love, Bonito has announced the closing of its Series C funding round, raising a total of $50 million that it says will fuel category diversification and further ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon to create more than 200 jobs in Singapore with new office at Asia Square
SINGAPORE: Amazon is planning to expand its local workforce in Singapore as it aims to add more than 200 jobs with its new office at Asia Square. "The company plans to expand its local workforce acro ... ( read original story ...)
Razer’s New Singapore Headquarters Will Also Have a Cafe with a Robotic Barista
The sleek new office is strategically located in one-north, Singapore’s technology and business hub, to facilitate Razer’s hyper growth strategy in the region. “With the new Razer Southeast Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Ranking Drop Highlights Pain of Opening Up After Covid Zero
Singapore now occupies the lowest spot ever in Bloomberg’s Covid Resilience Ranking for a former No. 1 as the city-state confronts a trail-blazing, but polarizing, shift to living with the virus. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Writers Festival: Meet author R.L. Stine online
By exploring complicated relationships between guilt and pleasures, we are hoping that these novel pursuits will appeal to a wider audience and signal that the festival is not afraid of pushing ... ( read original story ...)