Clime Capital, which manages the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Facility, will be funding electric mobility start-up Oyika, in a move to back Southeast Asia’s shift towards sustainable transport. ( read original story ...)
Panasonic to lay off 700 workers, shut refrigeration unit in Singapore
Electronics goods giant Panasonic is retrenching 700 employees in Singapore as it plans to cease manufacturing of refrigeration compressors here by the end of September 2022. ( read original story ...)
Israel Gets Strict With Teachers; Singapore Spike: Virus Update
Israel will require teachers to present negative Covid-19 tests or proof that they’re fully vaccinated to be allowed to enter schools from next month, or face deductions from their pay. Those who have ... ( read original story ...)
‘Melting snowskin mooncakes’, ‘damaged tins’ among complaints of InterContinental Singapore’s Mid-Autumn Festival offerings
Festival has come and gone, but it appears that some people weren't too chuffed with their mooncake hauls. Over the past few weeks, disgruntled customers have voiced their unhappiness over ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia will continue to negotiate with Singapore on reopening of border, says foreign minister
The government will continue to negotiate with Singapore on the gradual reopening of the border which will depend on current health conditions, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil inventories edge higher despite plummeting net imports
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories edged 1% higher in the week ended Sept. 22 despite a 92% drop in net import volumes, official data showed on Thursday. B y comparison, Singapore's weekly fuel ... ( read original story ...)
A $22 Billion Plan to Export Solar Power From Australia to Singapore Clears Key Hurdle
A A$30 billion-plus ($22 billion) bid to export Australian solar power to Singapore via a 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) cable has taken another step forward after clearing a crucial approval hurdle. ( read original story ...)
Behind The Scenes At Kai Suites: A Look At The Technology Powering Singapore’s First Luxury Confinement Centre
Built around this desire and need, Kai Suites is a state-of-the-art postpartum care centre situated in a sprawling but quiet haven along Dunearn Road. Mr. Kevin Kwee, co-founder of Kai and Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
700 workers ‘affected’ as Panasonic plans to stop manufacturing of refrigeration compressors in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Seven hundred Panasonic employees in Singapore will be "affected" as the company announced the closure of its refrigeration compressor manufacturing operations in the country. This is due ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Malayan Banking Berhad’s Ratings
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malayan Banking Berhad's (Maybank) Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings at 'BBB+' and its Viability Rating at 'bbb+'. The Outlooks on the IDRs are Stable. A full list of rating ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asian economies will recover ‘much slower’ due to Covid: Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for the region to 3.1% for 2021, from its previous forecast of 4.4%. ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore shares jump as Asia takes Fed signals in stride
Singapore equities headed for their best day in two months on Thursday, leading broad gains in emerging Asian stocks, as investors reacted calmly to the U.S. Federal Reserve's timeline to taper asset ... ( read original story ...)
Eat at SingPost Centre 2021 – Restaurants, Cafes & Food Halls
F&B outlets - Western, Asian & Local, Vegeatrian & Halal options; there is plenty to discover and eat at the SingPost Centre. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s core inflation continues to rise in August
SINGAPORE: Consumer prices in Singapore rose again in August, driven by higher food inflation and a smaller decline in the cost of retail and other goods, official data on Thursday (Sep 23) showed. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and China keep Singapore waiting on business mediation treaty
The U.S. and China have both signed the Singapore Convention on Mediation with over 50 others. But the rival powers have yet to ratify it or give equivalent approval, and in fact only a handful of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore core inflation rises to over 2-year high in August amid higher food prices
Overall inflation eased slightly to 2.4 per cent, from 2.5 per cent in July, after a smaller increase in car prices.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)