Starting out in Singapore, the bank’s spokesperson shared with HRO that these programmes will be rolled out to other markets in the near future. ( read original story ...)
P2P Lending’s Growing Potential in Singapore
P2P lending has disrupted the lending landscape as we know it, offering infinite value to segments of the market that traditional financial institutions cannot serve. Financial Technology, or FinTech, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, UK begin talks on digital economy agreement
SINGAPORE: Singapore and the United Kingdom have launched negotiations on a digital economy agreement between the countries. The UK-Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
HotelPlanner Announces Exclusive Partnership with Prestigious Singapore Swimming Club
HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform, and the Singapore Swimming Club today announced a partnership that will give Club members exclusiv ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK start negotiation talks on a digital economy
With the thriving innovation ecosystems in the UK and Singapore, the partnership will also explore the use of emerging and innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence. ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants to be an e-commerce hub as Asia’s digital economy grows
Singapore is working with global internet companies like Google to further transform itself into a leading e-commerce hub in the region. ( read original story ...)
Race & Racism In Singapore
Recent racist incidents draw attention to the state of Singapore’s multiracialism and social cohesion. Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong addressed the issue at a forum on race and racism in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines ‘continue to outweigh’ risks: Singapore expert committee
SINGAPORE: The benefits of receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks of vaccination, said Singapore’s expert committee on ... ( read original story ...)
New technology aims to harness energy from desalination
Singapore has long considered the surrounding seas as a resource that can be converted into drinking water. But new research has shown the potential of the process as an energy source too.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Singapore Launch Talks on Digital Trade Agreement
Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a "global tech powerhouse" ... ( read original story ...)
$3.8m in funding for three projects to boost Singapore’s defences against rising tides
Among them is a project that looks at rare but catastrophic events in warming climate.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK launch negotiations for digital economy agreement
This includes rules for cross-border data flows and ensuring high standards in data protection.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches #BeyondLabels campaign in Singapore to address unconscious bias
It stems from a social experiment the bank conducted where employees formed first impressions of other colleagues they had not met solely through their photographs. ( read original story ...)
12 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore, including 5 linked to Changi General Hospital cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the community on Sunday (Jun 27), including one with no links to previous cases. Of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Experts urge caution over govt plan to ease restrictions when two-thirds of Singapore are fully vaccinated
Without more scientific data supporting the exact parameters for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Singapore’s vaccination milestones for opening up will have to balance the risk of infection ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia police bust transnational Internet love scam syndicate in joint investigation
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysian police have jointly dismantled a transnational Internet love scam syndicate based in Malaysia, said the ... ( read original story ...)