SINGAPORE: In a first in Singapore, a lawyer has been admitted posthumously to the Bar. He had died of cardiorespiratory failure nine days before his application for admission was to be heard on Jun 9 ... ( read original story ...)
Reliability must be foundation of Singapore’s transport system, says Iswaran
SINGAPORE: Reliability must be the foundation of Singapore’s transportation system and infrastructure, said Minister for Transport S Iswaran on Monday (Sep 20). Over the course of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore could be the leading market for SPACs in Asia, says SIAS
David Gerald of Securities Investors Association (Singapore) says the introduction of SPAC listings in Singapore's market will offer companies with an alternative capital fundraising route and give ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable recovery from the pandemic is crucial for Asia to increase competitiveness
Business, finance and government leaders convened for Unlocking capital for sustainability 2021, where a new global sustainability innovation platform The SDG Co was launched. ( read original story ...)
DBS to hire 150 people for tech roles through programme with virtual hackathon
The bank aims to fill positions across 14 developer and engineering roles as it scales up its use of AI and machine learning.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore education centre under fire over marketing stunt using ‘clowns’
An education centre which purportedly got its staff to dress as clowns outside various primary schools in the East has come under criticism over its marketing campaign after photos of the clowns were ... ( read original story ...)
Quit clowning: School sorry for terrorizing Singapore with child-luring clowns
Singapore remained on high alert today over an infestation of predatory clowns preying on its children after an education center apologized. ( read original story ...)
Forrester’s Singapore CX Index: For The First Time, Insurers Surpassed Banks In Delivering Better Customer Experiences
For The First Time, Insurers Surpassed Banks In Delivering Better Customer Experiences. SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Forr ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Government Sets up S$1.5 Billion Fund to Spur IPO Growth
Singapore announced a package of initiatives to support high-growth enterprises to raise capital in the country's public equity market. ( read original story ...)
Citibank Singapore is no. 1 bank for customer experience in independent research firm report
Citibank was ranked as the top bank for the first time in an annual Singapore customer experience study by global research and advisory firm Forrester released today. The bank took top spot in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore insurers surpassed banks in customer experience index
This is the first time that the insurance industry has taken the lead against banks. The quality of customer experience in the automotive/home insurance industry has improved significantly and has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Covid-19 Surge: 1,000 Plus New Cases, Next 2 Weeks Critical
The health authorities in Singapore are keeping a close eye on ICU) cases to make sure the country's hospital system won't be overwhelmed. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore watching ICU capacity as cases stick above 1,000; researchers hunt for bat virus samples in Cambodia
The next one to two weeks ‘will be critical’ for the city state, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said in a Facebook post late on Sunday, as cases breached the 1,000 mark for the second day. ( read original story ...)
DBS Set to Hire Tech Talent to Bolster AI, Blockchain Capabilities Through Hack2Hire
DBS plans to hire around 150 of Singapore’s technology talent through its Hack2Hire hackathon to bolster its AI and blockchain capabilities. ( read original story ...)
‘Raising foreign talent wages will hurt Singapore’s business competitiveness’
Raising wages and levy on issuing employment pass to reduce competition for jobs will hurt Singapore's business competitiveness and increase costs for companies, according to small- and medium-sized ... ( read original story ...)
Brands Eyeing Chinese Expats in Singapore to Fuel Sales Post-COVID-19
As retail sales steadily recover, Chinese Expats have renewed their strong shopping sentiment with 63% spending more post COVID-19: EternityX survey reveals. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 September ... ( read original story ...)