SINGAPORE: Singapore's unemployment rate rose in July, ending eight consecutive months of improvement, according to figures released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (Sep 6). The rise in un ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian upgrades SembMarine to ‘buy’ as negatives already ‘priced in’
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5 arrested, more than 6,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs
SINGAPORE - More than 6,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized by Singapore Customs officers who observed activity at the loading and unloading bay of an industrial building in Woodlands ... ( read original story ...)
Binance halts support for Singapore dollar pairs following stern warning from local regulator
Binance faces further regulatory backlash from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Following a recent investor alert from the financial watchdog, Binance will halt support for Singapore dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Cryptocurrency Industry: How Are Key Players Positioning for Growth?
Global Crypto Adoption Index by Chainalysis, a blockchain data analytics tool provider, revealed that globally, more individuals are now participating in cryptocurrency while existing cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)
Five arrested, more than 6,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs
More than 6,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized by Singapore Customs officers who observed activity at the loading and unloading bay of an industrial building in Woodlands Industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore latest Asia-Pacific country to lift 737 Max grounding
Singapore has lifted the operational ban on Boeing 737 Max operations, becoming the second country in Southeast Asia to do so, days after neighbouring Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
Citi sets up new team to help ’emerging’ Chinese companies expand to Singapore
Citi Commercial Bank has set up a China desk in Singapore dedicated to helping mid-sized Chinese firms expand into the city state and Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allow Boeing 737 MAX to return to service
Singapore's aviation regulator said on Monday it would approve the return to service of the Boeing Co 737 MAX more than two years after the plane was grounded, becoming the latest country in the ... ( read original story ...)
SPACs Expected to Help Singapore Break Driest IPO Spell in Years
Blank-check companies could revive Singapore’s languishing market for initial public offerings as stock exchanges from Mumbai to Seoul profit from blockbuster deals. ( read original story ...)
Flights begin to Singapore for vaccinated travellers
Singapore’s highly anticipated travel corridor for vaccinated residents in Hong Kong, Germany and Brunei will take flight this week – making it the first ‘bubble’ of its kind between Asia and Europe ... ( read original story ...)
Booster Battle, Singapore Rules, Football Fail: Virus Update
U.S. officials are discussing the timing and efficacy of booster shots against Covid-19, with the White House pushing back at criticism that it’s rushing boosters. Group of 20 health ministers agreed ... ( read original story ...)
More consumers, businesses in Singapore eschew cheques but some reluctance remains
Singapore aims to be a cheque-free society by 2025, although some customers are still reluctant to make the switch.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How this former Singapore footballer helped Afghan women’s national team and paralympians leave Kabul
He had done all that he could and all that was left was to wait for a phone call.As he sat in his home in Sydney, anxiety, anticipation and dread gripped him as he thought of events occurring ... ( read original story ...)
WEIFENG TECHNOLOGY Announces Strategic Partnerships with SEAS YOUNG and MUST GROUP
WEIFENG TECHNOLOGY announces its strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based SEAS YOUNG and Malaysia-based MUST GROUP on NFT payment technology and blockchain-secured solutions for human resource and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Selects 15 Firms For Retailing CBDC
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) finally shortlisted 15 companies that will assist in developing retail CBDC. These firms will participate in the Global CBDC challenge and help build the ... ( read original story ...)