The online art marketplace leverages blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT) and near field communication (NFC) to provide provenance tracking and ensu ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s foreign workers ‘numb’ as no end to COVID-19 pandemic confinement in sight
As coronavirus infections spike across the island, Singapore's migrant workers are forbidden from mingling with the general population, even though most of them are fully vaccinated. ( read original story ...)
Northstar Group to prepare for SPAC listing in Singapore
Private equity firm Northstar Group, which boasts a diversified portfolio in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is allegedly preparing for its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listing on the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports new daily high of 2,268 COVID cases, 8 deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (29 September) confirmed a record 2,268 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – taking the country's total case count to 94,043 – and eight more deaths due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Barramundi Group reports H1 loss after IPO
Singapore-based Barramundi Group has reported a loss in the first half of this year despite a growth in sales, following its initial public offering in August. Its 2021 first-half loss was SGD 6 ... ( read original story ...)
IOI Wins Singapore Prime Land Tender for $1.1 Billion
Malaysia’s IOI Properties Group Bhd. won a tender for a land parcel in Singapore’s prime business precinct for S$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) The bid for the 0.78-hectare plot will pave the way for the ... ( read original story ...)
L&T in Talks to Merge Power Business With Sembcorp India
Indian unit of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries Ltd., according to people with knowledge of the matter. The share-swap deal will help India’s largest engineering conglomerate pare debt, the people ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore hits 2,000 daily cases; New Zealand outbreak ‘seated in gang communities’
Singapore on Tuesday logged a record 2,236 new infections, while New Zealand’s daily cases jump to their highest level in weeks. ( read original story ...)
Singapore maid who assaulted female ex-lover jailed
A maid was so unhappy after finding out that her female former lover - a fellow domestic worker - had renounced her homosexuality that she decided to arm herself with a knife and confront the latter. ( read original story ...)
One Singapore hotel is saying no to after-hours communication, yes to hybrid workplace
Singapore-based Royal Plaza on Scotts has introduced policies to enhance its employees' work-life balance, including no after-hours communication, no meeting Fridays and hybrid workplace people ... ( read original story ...)
Ninja Van to hire 200 engineers from Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia
Ninja Van will beef up its engineering workforce within the next 18 months ahead of its IPO plans in the US, reported Bloomberg. ( read original story ...)
ADIA, others come in as anchors for IPO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and IIFL Special Opportunities Fund were among 50 investors in Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC’s ... ( read original story ...)
Putin Ends Isolation; Singapore Cases at Record: Virus Update
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ending his self-isolation following exposure to Covid-19 during an outbreak among his staff earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
UOB banks on $368M digital investment to grow Asean customers
Singapore bank unveils plans to invest up to SG$500 million to beef up its digital capabilities and drive efforts to double the number of retail customers across Asean to seven million by 2026. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Questions Top Banks on Exposure to Evergrande Fallout
Singapore’s financial regulator has questioned the nation’s three banks about their exposure to China Evergrande Group, joining other global centers in examining the potential fallout from the ... ( read original story ...)
ADA Launches Index to Track Post-Pandemic Business Recovery in Southeast Asia
ADA Launches Index to Track Post-Pandemic Business Recovery in Southeast Asia. Dashboard provides data-driven insights on how consumer behaviour, mobility, and digital consumption ... ( read original story ...)