In a series of lectures, Menon has discussed the arguments for a minimum wage, immigration and a higher carbon tax to combat climate change. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank lifts dividend restrictions on local banks
SINGAPORE - Restrictions imposed during the pandemic last year that capped dividend payouts from local banks and finance companies have been lifted.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Report: Singapore’s GIC leads $53m round of IPO-bound Indian travel startup
Online travel app Ixigo has raised US$53 million from investors led by Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, ahead of its proposed initial public offering,” the Economic Times reported, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Ola expands ESOPs pool to Rs 3,000 crore ahead of IPO
Ola is also giving employees an additional Rs 400 crore in stocks in the run-up to its IPO. The allocation rewards Ola's high-impact employees and will lead to long-term wealth creation for them, the ... ( read original story ...)
MAS lifts dividend cap on banks, finance companies
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday (Jul 28) announced it would lift dividend restrictions on local banks and ... ( read original story ...)
Of 136 new COVID cases in Singapore, 29 linked to Jurong Fishery Ports and KTVs
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (28 July) reported 136 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 64,589. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cbank Removes Caps on Dividend Payments by Local Banks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday it was removing caps on dividends paid by locally incorporated banks and finance companies, which were introduced amid an uncertain economic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sovereign Wealth Fund Joins Fortress Bid for Morrison
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund is joining Fortress Investment Group’s 6.3 billion pound ($8.75 billion) bid for Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc as the battle for Britain’s fourth largest grocer heats ... ( read original story ...)
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Singapore’s leap of faith in its virus strategy
Spain battles deadly outbreak even as vaccinations surge, Astra shot brings no increased blood-clot risk after two doses, and other pandemic-related news across the globe ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial segment to dominate the Singapore Drone Market – TechSci Research
Rising construction industry and growing application areas of drones is expected to drive the Singapore drone market for the forecast period According to TechSci Research report Singapore Drone Market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will send 200 oxygen concentrators to Myanmar to help fight COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Singapore will send 200 oxygen concentrators to Myanmar to support the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Braces for a Leap of Faith in Its Covid Strategy
Singapore is aiming for a feat no country has achieved so far: reopen to the world and emerge from the pandemic with a death toll still in the double digits. While the U.S. and UK have plowed headlong ... ( read original story ...)
Private clinics set to offer Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Singapore under special access route
SINGAPORE: The Chinese-made Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore after at least one private healthcare provider ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore : TotalEnergies Acquires the Largest Electric Vehicle Charge Points Network
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has signed with Bolloré Group for the acquisition of ‘Blue Charge’. Upon the approval of the relevant authorities, TotalEnergies will manage and operate ... ( read original story ...)
TotalEnergies to buy EV charging network in Singapore
TotalEnergies SE said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy Singapore's largest electric vehicle charging network from fellow French firm Bollore Group. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Chief Talks Topics Politicians Spar Over
In the last few weeks, the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore has gained attention for his personal views on some politically charged topics, echoing a similar evolution among ... ( read original story ...)