Singapore’s government will hit pause on its reopening plans for the economy after a recent rise in virus cases, and plans to start vaccine booster shots soon for vulnerable groups as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s biggest consumer tech festival Comex is back with discounts
It runs from Sept 2-12 and offers special deals on gadgets, consumer electronics, software and subscriptions.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
$5 mobile plans for low-income seniors extended to 2 years
When they were first made available from the four telcos in July last year, they lasted for only one year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange’s SPAC rules seen giving market much-needed boost
Singapore Exchange's new rules for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are likely to help it attract regional funds and fast-growing firms, as it seeks to revitalise a staid market for ... ( read original story ...)
MAS shortlists 15 banks and fintechs for CBDC challenge
CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) as a field may well see 15 more solutions, as the Global CBDC Challenge by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ... ( read original story ...)
Asset-rich, cash-poor scenarios: Singaporeans review DBS’ Home Equity Income Loan
DBS announced its Home Equity Income Loan (EIL), which allows Singaporeans and PRs aged 65-79 with a fully paid private housing asset in Singapore to obtain up to a 30-year loan that tops up their CPF ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore ride-hailing firm TADA stands out from competitors in the sector
Kay Woo, CEO of TADA, says the primary focus of the ride-hailing firm is to "build the livelihood" of its drivers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore isn’t self-reliant for food. This innovative startup wants to fix that
When David Tan started Netatech 13 years ago, he realized that Singapore was not self-reliant when it came to food production, with farms in the city-state supplying less than 10% of the population’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore retail sales see marginal 0.2% rise in July as F&B takings get hit
SINGAPORE - Retail sales in Singapore saw a marginal rise in July from a year ago, with food and beverage services taking a hit due to stricter curbs on dining in. Takings at the till grew 0.2 per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Singapore part ways over borders
Plans to resume travel between the two regional hubs are on hold as Hong Kong sticks to a COVID-19 elimination goal, and Singapore vows to live with the virus. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tells Binance to Halt Service in Latest Crypto Hit
The Singapore regulator’s warning marks the latest blow for Binance, which has grown quickly since its 2017 debut and doesn’t have a global headquarters. While Binance has also drawn scrutiny ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai, Singapore university to run AI research in electric vehicle manufacturing
South Korean carmaker inks an agreement with Nanyang Technological University to run four pilots on artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing, with the aim to explore how 3D printers can be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Restaurant Mogul Sees High End Winning in Recovery
It’s hard to think of someone who would have their finger on the pulse of Singapore’s hospitality industry better than Loh Lik Peng. ( read original story ...)
‘Property market on steroids’: Asia-Pacific’s real estate boom sees buyers bidding up prices
Analysts and real estate agents say competition among home buyers is heating up, causing property prices to shoot through the roof. ( read original story ...)
Binance Singapore Scrutiny Adds to Mounting Regulatory Rap List
Binance Holdings Ltd. must stop offering services regulated in Singapore after a potential breach of local payment rules, adding to a mounting list of jurisdictions scrutinizing the world’s largest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Launches Music Videos to Encourage Seniors to Get Vaccinated
Tribal Worldwide Singapore launches “Vaccinate Already?” music videos to encourage seniors to vaccinate against Covid-19. ( read original story ...)