The Malaysian government will continue to negotiate with the Singapore authorities on the gradual reopening of borders, based on the prevailing health situation in both countries, said Malaysia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Almost 7 in 10 Singapore residents proud of country’s COVID efforts: IPS study
An overwhelming majority of Singapore residents expressed pride in the country's healthcare system and its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) study. ( read original story ...)
Record-high 1,504 new COVID cases in Singapore; 2 more deaths
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (23 September) confirmed a record-high of 1,504 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – taking the country's total case count to 82,860 – and two more deaths due to ... ( read original story ...)
N.Y. Readies for Worker Shortage; Singapore Record: Virus Update
A group of federal workers and contractors filed suit against the U.S. government over its Covid-19 mandates, challenging President Joe Biden’s executive order requiring staff to be vaccinated. New ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Worldwide Mobile Payment Methods Post COVID-19 – Players Include Adyen, Alipay and Apple Pay Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Worldwide Mobile Payment Methods Post COVID-19 - Players Include Adyen, Alipay and Apple Pay Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com. The "Global Mobile Payment Methods 2021 Po ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based fund manager to pump US$1 million into electric mobility scheme in Indonesia
Clime Capital, which manages the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Facility, will be funding electric mobility start-up Oyika, in a move to back Southeast Asia’s shift towards sustainable transport. ( read original story ...)
Panasonic to lay off 700 workers, shut refrigeration unit in Singapore
Electronics goods giant Panasonic is retrenching 700 employees in Singapore as it plans to cease manufacturing of refrigeration compressors here by the end of September 2022. ( read original story ...)
Israel Gets Strict With Teachers; Singapore Spike: Virus Update
Israel will require teachers to present negative Covid-19 tests or proof that they’re fully vaccinated to be allowed to enter schools from next month, or face deductions from their pay. Those who have ... ( read original story ...)
‘Melting snowskin mooncakes’, ‘damaged tins’ among complaints of InterContinental Singapore’s Mid-Autumn Festival offerings
Festival has come and gone, but it appears that some people weren't too chuffed with their mooncake hauls. Over the past few weeks, disgruntled customers have voiced their unhappiness over ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia will continue to negotiate with Singapore on reopening of border, says foreign minister
The government will continue to negotiate with Singapore on the gradual reopening of the border which will depend on current health conditions, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil inventories edge higher despite plummeting net imports
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories edged 1% higher in the week ended Sept. 22 despite a 92% drop in net import volumes, official data showed on Thursday. B y comparison, Singapore's weekly fuel ... ( read original story ...)
A $22 Billion Plan to Export Solar Power From Australia to Singapore Clears Key Hurdle
A A$30 billion-plus ($22 billion) bid to export Australian solar power to Singapore via a 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) cable has taken another step forward after clearing a crucial approval hurdle. ( read original story ...)
Behind The Scenes At Kai Suites: A Look At The Technology Powering Singapore’s First Luxury Confinement Centre
Built around this desire and need, Kai Suites is a state-of-the-art postpartum care centre situated in a sprawling but quiet haven along Dunearn Road. Mr. Kevin Kwee, co-founder of Kai and Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
700 workers ‘affected’ as Panasonic plans to stop manufacturing of refrigeration compressors in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Seven hundred Panasonic employees in Singapore will be "affected" as the company announced the closure of its refrigeration compressor manufacturing operations in the country. This is due ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Malayan Banking Berhad’s Ratings
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malayan Banking Berhad's (Maybank) Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings at 'BBB+' and its Viability Rating at 'bbb+'. The Outlooks on the IDRs are Stable. A full list of rating ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asian economies will recover ‘much slower’ due to Covid: Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for the region to 3.1% for 2021, from its previous forecast of 4.4%. ( read original story ...)