Indian unit of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries Ltd., according to people with knowledge of the matter. The share-swap deal will help India’s largest engineering conglomerate pare debt, the people ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore hits 2,000 daily cases; New Zealand outbreak ‘seated in gang communities’
Singapore on Tuesday logged a record 2,236 new infections, while New Zealand’s daily cases jump to their highest level in weeks. ( read original story ...)
Singapore maid who assaulted female ex-lover jailed
A maid was so unhappy after finding out that her female former lover - a fellow domestic worker - had renounced her homosexuality that she decided to arm herself with a knife and confront the latter. ( read original story ...)
One Singapore hotel is saying no to after-hours communication, yes to hybrid workplace
Singapore-based Royal Plaza on Scotts has introduced policies to enhance its employees' work-life balance, including no after-hours communication, no meeting Fridays and hybrid workplace people ... ( read original story ...)
Ninja Van to hire 200 engineers from Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia
Ninja Van will beef up its engineering workforce within the next 18 months ahead of its IPO plans in the US, reported Bloomberg. ( read original story ...)
ADIA, others come in as anchors for IPO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and IIFL Special Opportunities Fund were among 50 investors in Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC’s ... ( read original story ...)
Putin Ends Isolation; Singapore Cases at Record: Virus Update
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ending his self-isolation following exposure to Covid-19 during an outbreak among his staff earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
UOB banks on $368M digital investment to grow Asean customers
Singapore bank unveils plans to invest up to SG$500 million to beef up its digital capabilities and drive efforts to double the number of retail customers across Asean to seven million by 2026. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Questions Top Banks on Exposure to Evergrande Fallout
Singapore’s financial regulator has questioned the nation’s three banks about their exposure to China Evergrande Group, joining other global centers in examining the potential fallout from the ... ( read original story ...)
ADA Launches Index to Track Post-Pandemic Business Recovery in Southeast Asia
ADA Launches Index to Track Post-Pandemic Business Recovery in Southeast Asia. Dashboard provides data-driven insights on how consumer behaviour, mobility, and digital consumption ... ( read original story ...)
From ionisers to digital concert halls, Singapore orchestras adapt to the Covid-19 normal
The air was charged with more than just emotion when the Singapore Chinese Orchestra staged their first wind concert in months.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cases at Record; Wider Health Impact: Virus Update
Covid-19 infections rose to a record in Singapore, where the spread of the virus despite a high vaccination rate is sowing a rare disquiet in the ruling party. New cases in Poland reached the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is being terrorized by the country’s growing population of adorable otters, who’ve eaten thousands of dollars worth of expensive koi fish
Otters are killing thousands of dollars of pricey koi as they move from Singapore's waterways to attacking fish in private ponds. ( read original story ...)
Singapore firm that turns coffee grounds into furniture material wins award
This home-grown company collects sodden, used coffee grounds from cafes and hotels, and turns it into wood-like panels that can be used to make furniture. ( read original story ...)
Forget your wanderlust. Singapore’s first 5G standalone network changes the way you live, work and play every day
Witness an underwater kingdom in its full glory, race like an F1 driver and indulge in the thrill of exploring new nature trails —all without buying a plane ticket. ( read original story ...)
Mandai set to become first carbon-neutral precinct in Singapore by 2024
SINGAPORE: Mandai Park Holdings on Wednesday (Sep 29) announced its commitment for Mandai to be carbon neutral by 2024, through a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the area. That would make ... ( read original story ...)