Singapore had announced the tightening of rules for VTL travellers in view of the new variant (Omicron). The S Pass allows mid-level skilled foreign staff to work in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Vingroup sets up Singapore-based company to pave way for U.S. car unit IPO
Vingroup JSC , Vietnam's largest conglomerate, has established a Singapore-based holding company called VinFast Singapore that owns stake in Vingroup's car unit, VinFast operation in Vietnam, the ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusion of Singapore from US democracy summit ‘not commentary on bilateral partnership’ — Top US diplomat
Singapore's omission puts it in interesting company, including Andorra, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says Omicron not more severe than other variants as of now
More data and further studies on Omicron are needed, the MOH said adding that it is expecting to see more such cases being reported globally in the co.. ( read original story ...)
Omicron not more severe than other Covid variants as of now: Singapore
There is currently no evidence to suggest that symptoms associated with the Omicron variant are different or more severe than those of other variants, Singapore's Ministry of Health said ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Core REIT sees public offer 16.1x subscribed in Singapore’s largest IPO of 2021
The IPO of Singapore’s second pure-play data center REIT has seen its public offer 16.1 times subscribed as balloting closed on 3 Dec. Digital Core REIT (DCR) announced that for ... ( read original story ...)
DBS CEO says tough for digital banks to muscle into Singapore
SINGAPORE - Singapore's digital banks will find it hard to carve out space in the city-state's saturated market, said Piyush Gupta, the CEO of DBS Group, Southeast Asia's biggest lender.Online-only ... ( read original story ...)
Micro loans are Asia’s hottest fintech products as Gen Z and millennial online shoppers prefer to buy now, pay later
BNPL is the fastest-growing online payment method in countries including Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, according to the report, at the expense of credit cards, bank transfers, cash on ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysians hope Omicron Covid-19 variant won’t hinder VTL progress with Singapore
Malaysian stakeholders are keeping their fingers crossed that the southern Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for land crossings will not be derailed even as the Omicron coronavirus variant has been ... ( read original story ...)
6 Christmas events in Singapore that will add festive cheer to your holiday
We round up the best Christmas events in Singapore happening this December 2021, from food markets to exciting festive activities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s PMI eases in November; market watchers caution that Omicron variant could cause further slowdown
Singapore’s manufacturing activity grew for the 17th consecutive month in NoC, albeit easing from the levels seen in Oct. ( read original story ...)
Finance Watch: A new era in wealth management beckons
BOS chief sees the sector becoming more corporatised with set-ups like family offices. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
REUTERS NEXT-DBS CEO says tough for digital banks to muscle into Singapore
Singapore's digital banks will find it hard to carve out space in the city-state's saturated market, said Piyush Gupta, the CEO of DBS Group, Southeast Asia's biggest lender. By SINGAPORE, Dec 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Would you clone your dog or cat? Some Singapore pet owners have taken the first step
Pet cloning sounds novel but has been around for over a decade. People in favour of the practice say some pets are ‘one in a million’, but opponents cite animal welfare and other issues. ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: The inside story of how ISD crippled a terrorist network targeting Singapore after 9/11
Twenty years ago, the Internal Security Department uncovered a plot to launch terror attacks against Singapore. CNA looks back at how it raced against time to thwart what would have brought ... ( read original story ...)
How LTE/5G is disrupting maritime connectivity
Businesses are constantly looking for new technologies to make processes more efficient and increase productivity – an even greater challenge for the maritime industry when having to manage a fleet of ... ( read original story ...)