Some people who have chosen not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 are not rushing to get themselves immunised even though new regulations are limiting their social activities, saying they are still on ... ( read original story ...)
Gyms, spas, cinemas in Singapore set up procedures to check customers’ vaccination status as latest Covid-19 measures kick in
Businesses such as gyms, spas and cinemas that had to suspend operations or function at a reduced capacity in recent weeks have started to bring back customers — primarily those who have been fully ... ( read original story ...)
Cycling rules in Singapore
Double-check that you're familiar with these lesser-known cycling rules in Singapore to keep safe and on the right side of the law. ( read original story ...)
Ultra-Rich Drive a $24 Billion Property Frenzy in Singapore
In an exclusive Singapore neighborhood shaded with rain trees, a local tech billionaire plunked down $95 million for a mansion. Near an upscale shopping district, a Taiwanese family with a grocery ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, 40 per cent of water supply comes from recycled sewage
The city state uses a system that transforms sewage into water so clean it is fit for human consumption while reducing ocean pollution. ( read original story ...)
A workshop on sustainable finance
Capital Market Development Council, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Insurance Commission (IC) and the Asian Development Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port inks deal to assemble, export yachts
Sri Lanka Hambantota International Port HIP signed a 58-million-US dollar deal with Maldivian company Sea Horse Y ... ( read original story ...)
No Immediate Rating Impact from SCBS’s Proposed Reorganisation
The proposed organisational restructuring which would combine Standard Chartered group's south-east Asian operat ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s farming goes digital with SPTel
SPTel has modernized Singapore’s agricultural sector and the future of farming by introducing a new digital platform. SPTel has announce an initiative that supports the development of next generation ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek Plans Singapore’s Longest-Ever Bond With 50-Year Note
Singapore is poised for the longest-ever bond sale in its credit market as Temasek Holdings Pte markets a 50-year security, adding to a growing list of borrowers globally locking in financing costs ... ( read original story ...)
5 lenders including HDFC Bank, Kotak in race for Citi India’s retail business
Four top local lenders, including HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, and the Singapore-based DBS Bank have emerged as the top five contenders to take over Citi Indias estimated $2-billion retail ... ( read original story ...)
Five Banks, Including HDFC & Singapore-Based DBS, In Fray For Citi India’s Retail Business
The Economic Times, which mentioned this in a report, cited top banking sources as saying that Kotak Mahindra, HDFC and DBS are considered favourites to grab the franchise. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MM2 Asia Ready to Launch Spin-Off IPO if Cinema Sale Fails
Singaporean entertainment mini-conglomerate MM2 Asia says that it is continuing to look at a spin-off IPO of its cinema exhibition business, even though it has signed a term sheet with a potential ... ( read original story ...)
Belfrics Proprietary Blockchain Platform Grows to 8 Countries Eyeing National Level Blockchain Projects
Belfrics Proprietary Blockchain Platform Grows to 8 Countries Eyeing National Level Blockchain Projects. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belfrics Gr ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese e-commerce firm Tiki bags $20m in Series E round from Taiwan Mobile
Tiki Global, the holding company of Vietnamese e-commerce major Tiki, has raised $20 million from Taiwan Mobile in exchange for a 2.7% stake. ( read original story ...)
Mobile app industry hanging onto users acquired during lockdown and continues to bring new users in: report
THE Asia-Pacific (Apac) region is leading the pack in the rate at which they download and use mobile apps, with 64 per cent of downloads coming from the region and 45 per cent of the mobile app market ... ( read original story ...)