The government will undertake an after-action review (AAR) on how it handled the Covid-19 pandemic. Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said in Parliament yesterday (July 5) that such a review is more ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Zomato hikes IPO valuation target to $10b amid surge in online food ordering
Zomato is expected to launch its share sale later this month to become the first of India’s top unicorns to go public. ( read original story ...)
DLT enabled Trade Finance Network Contour Launches Innovation Lab in Singapore to Support Digital Infrastructure
DLT enabled trade finance network Contour launches Innovation Lab in Singapore to support digital infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Cycle a virtual hit this year
More than 6,100 cyclists, from as young as three with the oldest being 77, took part in this year's OCBC Cycle Virtual Ride.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore cultivates ‘Silicon Valley of food’ in a hungry Asia
He figured his mission at Eat Just, which he joined in 2016, was to concoct inspiring dishes that would "plant the seed for another generation." So in December, when Singapore became the only country ... ( read original story ...)
6 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in Singapore; 2 unlinked
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported six new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Monday (Jul 5), including two unlinked cases. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hapag-Lloyd stops shipping Bangladesh-bound cargoes from Singapore port
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s biggest container shipping companies, has suspended carrying fresh Bangladesh-bound cargoes from Singapore port, which may worsen the ongoing container crisis in ... ( read original story ...)
Review of Singapore’s COVID response will be more ‘broad-ranging’ than COI: Teo Chee Hean
An after-action review (AAR) of the Singapore government's response to the coronavirus will be more broad-ranging than a Committee of Inquiry (COI), said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on Monday (5 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore F&B firm Slake’s early move into online orders pays off amid pandemic
SINGAPORE - Food and beverage company Slake was struggling to attract diners when it started out about seven years ago in a quiet neighbourhood in Siglap.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Singapore’s athletes to be fully vaccinated, armed with travel kit
SINGAPORE - All but one of the Team Singapore contingent of athletes and officials headed for the July 23-Aug 8 Tokyo Olympics are fully vaccinated, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin ... ( read original story ...)
METIS establishes Singapore subsidiary
Maritime data analytics specialist METIS Cyberspace Technology has opened a fully owned subsidiary in Singapore to enhance service capabilities for ... ( read original story ...)
Pulau Ubin: Green broadbill bird declared ‘extinct’ decades ago is spotted in Singapore
A rare sighting of the once “extinct” green broadbill bird in Singapore has created a stir among bird enthusiasts. The bird – known for its highlighter-green plumage – was spotted on the offshore isle ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore border reopening vital to economy but govt mindful of another COVID-19 wave: Minister
Wong said that a larger group of five people can be expected to be allowed to dine in together from July 12, as measures are eased and opened up further from a recent outbreak in community cases. ( read original story ...)
Global tax reform to make it harder for Singapore to draw investments: Lawrence Wong
The plans by countries around the world to set a global minimum corporate tax rate will make it harder for Singapore to attract investments, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Monday (5 July). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Army commissions TPQ-53 S-band WLR system
The Singapore Army has commissioned the Lockheed Martin TPQ-53 weapon locating radar (WLR) system to replace its current fleet of X-band (8–12.5 GHz ... ( read original story ...)
Sequoia India set for big payday with IPO of Indonesia’s GoTo
With the world's fourth most populous country grappling with fresh outbreaks of COVID-19 forcing it into its first-ever widespread lockdown, a significant business event that will impact the lives of ... ( read original story ...)