S'pore's national carrier has doubled down on e-commerce to stay ahead amid a battered aviation outlook, via a digi wallet and bookings site. The iconic Singapore Girl greeting us at the passenger ... ( read original story ...)
mm2 to sell cinema business including Cathay for S$84.8M to cope with Covid-19 financial woes
Asia is selling their cinema business under Cathay to Kingsmead Properties for S$84.8 million amid financial woes caused by Covid-19. Cinema operator mm2 Asia, under the Cathay brand, is in talks with ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek-founded Aicadium acquires Singapore AI firm BasisAI
Aicadium, a global technology company founded by Temasek and dedicated to creating and scaling AI solutions, today announced the acquisition of BasisAI, a Singapore-based provider of scalable and ... ( read original story ...)
As scammers preyed on Covid-19 anxieties, crimes in Singapore rose 11.2pc in first half of 2021
The number of crimes reported in Singapore in the first half of this year rose 11.2 per cent from the same period a year ago, mainly driven by a 16 per cent rise in scams that took advantage of people ... ( read original story ...)
Half a million Pfizer doses from Singapore secured to help Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Singapore will soon send half a million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to Australia as part of a "swap" between the two countries, delivering a boost to the nation's vaccination program. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty edges 20 pts lower; Asian markets off to weak start; China’s PMI readings disappoints
China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in August, as coronavirus-related restrictions and high raw material prices pressure businesses in the world's second-largest economy. The official ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart Forms JV with Linklogis for Blockchain-Based Trade Finance Platform
Standard Chartered has formed a joint venture with Linklogis to establish a blockchain-enabled trade finance platform dubbed as Olea. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank’s fraud detection recovers SG$8 million in losses
Fraud detection solutions continue to grow in demand as more organizations look to implement them. While cybercriminals still manage to avoid them, most ... ( read original story ...)
Ex DBS Bank Australia boss joins funds manager Aura Group
Pan Asian funds manager Aura Group has pulled a rabbit out of the hat, securing seasoned banker Helen Yap as an independent non-executive director on its board. ( read original story ...)
Singapore has a new richest person with US$20 billion fortune
Forrest Li, Sea Ltd.’s billionaire co-founder, chairman and CEO, has become Singapore’s richest person as shares of his company surged. ( read original story ...)
New startup founded by Temasek acquires Singapore AI firm
Aicadium, a tech firm based in Singapore and the founded by Temasek, today announced the acquisition of BasisAI, a provider of scalable and responsible AI software. Specific details about the deal ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Has a New Richest Person With $20 Billion Fortune
Forrest Li, Sea Ltd.’s billionaire co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer, has become Singapore’s richest person as shares of his company surged. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bus Depot Covid Clusters Rise, Serious Cases Stay Low
Singapore’s count of daily coronavirus cases remained above 100 for the seventh consecutive day amid a surge in clusters at bus depots, testing its resolve to use one of the world’s best vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
Private healthcare firms in Singapore see big demand for Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine
SINGAPORE - Mr Javier Chua, 20, has a low blood platelet count and health conditions that often make him feel breathless.For that reason, his mother Wini Thng, 52 - was worried about side effects if ... ( read original story ...)
Flood risks in central, western Singapore as heavy showers continue
It's the second day this week of heavy showers across the island, and flash floods may occur, PUB has said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Digital Wallet Group enters Singapore to expand mobile remittance technology with acquisition of RediMoney Express
SINGAPORE/TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 31 August 2021 - International IT and fintech company Digital Wallet Group (DWG) has expanded into Singapore by acquiring licensed remittance and foreign ... ( read original story ...)