Flexible work arrangements have contributed to worker productivity in Singapore but it has also caused workforce exhaustion, a study finds. ( read original story ...)
Cyberdine umplements technology from Nasdaq for green asset exchange
Singapore-based Cyberdyne Tech Exchange (CTX) said today it will launch the world’s first regulated digital exchange to be powered by Nasdaq technologies, for asset-backed tokens. ( read original story ...)
Singapore chides Indian politician for false virus claims
Singapore criticized an Indian politician on Wednesday for making unfounded claims on social media that a new COVID-19 variant in Singapore was particularly harmful to children and could cause a fresh ... ( read original story ...)
Guide for climate-related disclosures, framework for green trade finance launched
The guide details implementation of climate-related disclosures by financial institutions.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB grants green trade finance facilities to Musim Mas, Barramundi Group
More than S$90b of trade flows meet green and sustainable requirements in Singapore. UOB has extended its first green trade finance facilities to Musim Mas Group and Barramundi Group, with the goal of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore faces twin challenges from climate change, says minister
Singapore, a small Southeast Asian city-state, has been working for years to preserve its coastline from sea level rise and other environmental damage. ( read original story ...)
Experts highly doubt India official’s ‘Singapore variant’ claims
Experts have cast doubt on claims by a top Indian official that a new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Singapore. Delhi's chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called on a halt to flights ... ( read original story ...)
27 new community COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 4 new clusters identified
SINGAPORE: A total of 27 COVID-19 community cases were reported as of noon on Tuesday (May 18), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. Sixteen ... ( read original story ...)
Change driven by youth, powered by technology
From a mental health management app to a smart ear tag for livestock, young technologists are bringing groundbreaking ideas to life, thanks in ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Looks to Build On Trump’s Singapore Deal With North Korea
President Joe Biden is looking to build on a denuclearization agreement Donald Trump reached with North Korea, a move likely to be welcomed by South Korea, which has seen it as a starting point for ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Malaysia: Approved investments to rise to RM185b this year
UOB Malaysia projects approved investments in Malaysia to increase by 13% to RM185bil in 2021, of which close to 40% will be from foreign direct investment (FDI). ( read original story ...)
Singapore companies getting better at sustainability reporting: SGX-NUS review
SINGAPORE - Companies listed in Singapore have improved their sustainability reporting, despite the challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a joint review by Singapore Exchange Regulation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore welcomes private sector to assist in new environmental infrastructure strategy
Singapore's minister for sustainability and the environment, Grace Fu, says there will be opportunity for private sector collaboration as the city-state launches its new climate change mitigation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in critical period of Covid-19 fight: Finance minister
The Republic is in a critical period of its fight against Covid-19, and new cases will continue to be picked up before tapering off in about two weeks, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore man charged with meeting friend in Phase 1 to play Mobile Legends
A 19-year-old man who met another person during Phase 1 of Singapore's reopening to play the online game Mobile Legends at a multi-storey carpark was charged in court on Wednesday (19 May). ( read original story ...)
27 new community COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 4 more clusters identified
SINGAPORE: A total of 27 COVID-19 community cases were reported as of noon on Tuesday (May 18), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. Sixteen ... ( read original story ...)