Singapore-based edtech firm Emeritus bagged the largest funding in the third quarter – a $650 million Series E round – that catapulted it into the league of the unicorns. Edtech emerged as the third ... ( read original story ...)
Adhere to SOP to avoid another wave, urge business groups
Business groups have called on Malaysians to adhere to the standard operating procedure to avoid another Covid-19 wave as the country cannot afford another long lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Man to Be Hanged in Singapore for Trafficking Cannabis
Omar Yacob Bamadhaj said he was coerced into confessing for fear that authorities would also hang his father who was in the car with him. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Covid: Airline websites crash as borders set to open
Singapore's borders have effectively been closed for 21 months, so the news that the rules will finally be relaxed has sent residents rushing for a ticket out. From 19 October, people will be able to ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans should not rely on property for retirement
DBS Bank has said that having more than one property may not be the best bet as a retirement investment for Singaporeans. Its research report ‘NAV Financial Health Series’ found some segments of the ... ( read original story ...)
Positive outlook for property market
PROSPECTS for the Johor property market, especially in Iskandar Malaysia, are likely to improve once the border between Malaysia and Singapore reopens. ( read original story ...)
China crude imports down 15per cent on yr, gas imports at 9-mth high
China's September crude oil imports fell 15.3per cent from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, as companies drew on inventories amid rising global prices and as tightened import quotas continued ... ( read original story ...)
Shangri-La Dialogue to be held in Singapore in June 2022 after two cancellations
SINGAPORE: The Shangri-La Dialogue will return to Singapore in June 2022 after being cancelled for two consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The high-level security summit is ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Alliance Looks to Global Future Following Negotiations with Singapore
The Pacific Alliance is in talks with Singapore as the path towards the Southeast Asian nation to become an associate member. ( read original story ...)
Nations should build trust, strengthen partnerships to confront common challenges: Singapore deputy PM
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat said on Wednesday that all nations should build greater trust and confidence, and strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
The National Gallery Singapore Celebrates its Birthday in AR Tech Style
National Gallery Singapore aims to bring art closer to people’s hearts and everyday lives by turning void decks into a gateway to art. ( read original story ...)
Sling yourself into the best places to visit in Singapore
Singapore is one of the world’s smallest countries, but it packs a lot into a small space. Here are the best places to go in Asia's favorite stopover. ( read original story ...)
9 more deaths from COVID-19 as Singapore reports 3,190 new cases
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,190 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Oct 13) as nine more people died from complications due to the virus. The fatalities are 6 men and 3 women, aged between 52 and 98. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines is partnering with the Golden Door spa for billionaires to redefine luxury on the world’s longest commercial flights
Insider went behind the scenes with Singapore Airlines at Golden Door. A week's stay costs $9,950 and discerning guests include Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts. ( read original story ...)
Singapore markedly reduced apple imports
Singapore sharply reduced the volume of apple imports in 2021, despite their lower price. This means that, of the first time in recent years, Ukraine is not among the suppliers of ... ( read original story ...)
China-Singapore connectivity initiative sees 192 cross-border financing projects inked
A total of 192 cross-border financing projects worth 17.16 billion U.S. dollars have been inked within the framework of a China-Singapore connectivity initiative as of Tuesday, according to official ... ( read original story ...)