FWD Group, an insurance company operating in nine Asian countries, has raised $1.425 billion ahead of a planned initial public offering in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to press on ‘more urgently’ with COVID-19 vaccine booster shots amid Omicron variant concerns
SINGAPORE: Singapore will have to press on “more urgently” with its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to enhance protection against infection and severe disease, amid concerns about the Omicron ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 442 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 442 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday bringing the total tally in the country to 274143 Of the new cases 40 ... ( read original story ...)
Two lions escape from transport container at Singapore airport
Two lions were safely tranquilized and taken to a secure facility after escaping from a container at a Singapore airport. ( read original story ...)
60 more COVID antigen rapid testing centres in Singapore next few weeks
At least 60 additional centres for COVID-19 antigen rapid testing will be set up in Singapore within the next few weeks. ( read original story ...)
Robot Density Nearly Doubled Globally, International Federation of Robotics Reports
The use of industrial robots in factories around the world is accelerating at a high rate: 126 robots per 10,000 employees is the new average of global robot density in the manufacturing ... ( read original story ...)
Harley-Davidson to launch the Sportster S here in Singapore
Extraordinary power meet a taut, lightweight chassis and premium suspension in the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S, coming soon to Singapore. Harley-Davidson Singapore has announced the arrival of the ... ( read original story ...)
Slope Finance Joins Forces with MoonPay to Activate its Fiat Payment Gateways
Slope Finance, the first mobile wallet built on Solana which has gained phenomenal traction in the mobile-first market, has announced its partnership with MoonPay, a leading crypto payments ... ( read original story ...)
16 Omicron COVID cases detected in Singapore so far
Singapore has detected 16 cases of the new Omicron variant, or B.1.1.529, of which 14 are imported, said Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on Tuesday (14 December) during a virtual press ... ( read original story ...)
33 of 442 new COVID cases in Singapore imported; 6 more deaths
Of the new cases, 409 are local – 401 are in the community, and eight are residents of migrant worker dorms. The remaining 33 are imported. ( read original story ...)
AFF Suzuki Cup: Singapore reach s-finals for 1st time since 2012, edge Timor-Leste 2-0
Singapore finally put an end to three consecutive group-stage exits as they booked a final-four spot at this year's AFF Suzuki Cup after a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Office measures loosen as Omicron spreads
Singapore intends to ease the regulations of the workplace as the nation witnesses a decrease in the number of Coronavirus cases, as it prepares the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID situation similar to game of ‘Snakes & Ladders’, says Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday likened the COVID situation, in the face of new variants, to the 'snakes and ladders game' stating that depending on how the situation is tackled it ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore health minister says two dose Covid-19 vaccination to have limited validity; booster shot required to be fully vaccinated
An individual’s fully vaccinated status will only be valid for a certain period, after which a booster shot will be required to maintain that status, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung today. The ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox-Russian Companies Prepare for New IPO Surge
Other IPOs in 2019-2020 were Samolet (Moscow Exchange; $38.2 million), Headhunter (Nasdaq; $220 million), Kismet Acquisition One Corp (Nasdaq; $250 million), Don Agro (Singapore; $3.6 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore mulls COVID-19 boosters requirement to qualify as ‘fully’ vaccinated
Singapore is considering requiring its residents to get a booster shot to qualify as fully vaccinated against COVID-19, its health minister said on Tuesday, as it seeks to protect its population from ... ( read original story ...)