Mobile payment platform inks deal to offer Google Pay users 20% cashback when they spend at any of 15,000 F&B outlets and retailers in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reportedly planning to boost local stocks with Temasek Fund – which companies could benefit?
Bloomberg reported that Singapore is planning new measures to boost its domestic stock market by investing in local and regional mid-cap companies.Here’s what you should know about the news report and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expats are up in arms about quarantine. Singapore stands to gain
The 33-year-old fashion buyer is soon leaving Hong Kong to return to his home country, citing frustration over the city's coronavirus restrictions and lack of a clear reopening plan. "Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Oil giant Shell greenwashes Singapore by touting electric boats
One of the world’s worst contributors to climate change will pay for several electric ferries to replace its diesel vessels and create the appearance it is environmentally responsible. ( read original story ...)
StarHub pushes Singapore broadband share to 40% with MyRepublic buyout
StarHub is forking out $162.8 million to acquire a 50.1% stake in MyRepublic's consumer and enterprise broadband operations in Singapore, which account for 6% share of the local market. ( read original story ...)
Singapore 747 takes off minutes before Melbourne earthquake
Flight SQ7297 from Melbourne to Singapore and its crew narrowly avoided being caught in the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Melbourne and its surrounding regions just three minutes after departure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to have first electric ferry service in 2023, run by Shell
Singapore will have its first fleet of electric ferries in 2023, operated by Shell to ply between the mainland and Pulau Bukom. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expats are up in arms about Covid quarantine rules. Singapore stands to gain
It's been nearly two years since Norris Fong has seen his family back in his native Singapore. Now, he's had enough. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines believes digital health passes will enable seamless airport check-ins
IATA's digital travel passport might be used to verify passenger health status, but it could also help eliminate queues at airport counters. ( read original story ...)
Shell to launch Singapore’s first fully-electric ferry service
Royal Dutch Shell has ordered at least three electric ferries in Singapore to replace the diesel boats it uses to transport employees and visitors between mainland Singapore and its oil refining and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore TikTokers hit ‘devious licks’ challenge: 2 teens under investigation for alleged vandalism
SINGAPORE - Two teenagers are under investigation for possible vandalism of government property in acts that are believed to be linked to a TikTok challenge, said the police on Tuesday (Sept 21).The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranked top for US companies seeking growth opportunities in Asean
According to the survey, 93% of respondents expect their revenue to increase in the region over the next 12 months. ( read original story ...)
DJ Singapore’s Infrastructure Bond Offering Likely to Be in Demand — Market Talk
Dow Jones & Company, Inc. 0409 GMT - Singapore's planned S$2.6 billion offering of infrastructure bonds is likely to face healthy investor demand in the current risk-off climate, OCBC says. The ... ( read original story ...)
StarHub to buy majority stake in MyRepublic’s Singapore broadband business
Move will expand StarHub’s presence in the Singapore broadband market to 40%.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
StarHub to acquire 50.1% stake in MyRepublic’s broadband business for initial sum of S$70.8M
Singapore telco company StarHub announced today (September 22) that its wholly-owned subsidiary, StarHub Online, will acquire a majority interest in new entity MyRepublic Broadband. MyRepublic ... ( read original story ...)
Green Tech startup SGRecycle raises $1.4m in seed funding from Recycling Industry Veteran Tai Hing Paper
SGRecycle, a Singapore-based green technology start-up, said on Tuesday (Sept 21) that it raised $1.4 million in September from a seed funding round led by Recycling Industry Veteran Tai Hing Group to ... ( read original story ...)