She joins WWF's market transformation team to work with companies in Southeast Asia on their decarbonisation plans. ( read original story ...)
Singapore travel bubble eyed as Australia-New Zealand flights resume
As planes begin ferrying passengers between New Zealand and Australia in the first quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel since the pandemic began, the government is eyeing more deals with ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 vaccine take-up rate for seniors in Singapore expected to rise: Experts
More seniors are expected to sign up for jabs in the coming months as more gain confidence in the vaccine.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
What can nature teach Singapore about combating rising sea levels?
While the melting of polar ice sheets mean that sea-level rise is a global problem, it is especially acute for Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank Builds Global EM FX Trading Engine in Singapore
Deutsche Bank AG is replacing its global pricing engine for emerging-market currencies in London with one in Singapore, drawn by surging trading in Asia and the increasing importance of the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
From reading sessions to career mentoring: How corporate volunteering is evolving beyond Covid-19
Companies such as Barclays, Standard Chartered Bank and Cognizant contribute skills and resources ... s Company of Good that recognises exemplary corporate organisations in Singapore dedicated to ... ( read original story ...)
Tech helps power Singapore’s Covid-19 vaccination drive
Behind each of 38 vaccination centres is a vast virtual infrastructure that makes the process as efficient as possible.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Swiss cheese approach to Covid-19 contact tracing
Each method may have its shortcomings, but put together, they make up a solid whole.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Talent and skills key to tackling Singapore’s manufacturing challenge
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing has set Singapore's manufacturing sector a "very stretched target" of maintaining the 50 per cent growth achieved by the sector in the last 10 years for the ... ( read original story ...)
Nube wants Bank Negara to safeguard Citibank workers’ future
Saying that the bank failed to engage Nube prior to making the announcement and has been vague about the future of its staff, he called on Bank Negara to step in on the workers' behalf. "In making ... ( read original story ...)
New study to look at cleaner fuels, technology Singapore can adopt to cut carbon footprint | Video
Singapore's ambition to cut its carbon footprint gets a boost, as a new study commissioned by the Energy Market Authority will look at cleaner fuels and technology it can switch to. Vanessa Lim with ... ( read original story ...)
Sea crew member who preliminarily tested positive for B117 strain is Singapore’s sole community case
SINGAPORE: A sea crew member who preliminarily tested positive for the B117 strain is the sole community case among 23 new COVID-19 infections reported in Singapore on Sunday (Apr 18). The remaining ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to withdraw consumer franchises from 13 markets, including Vietnam
The bank will instead operate its consumer-banking franchise in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and London Visit Vietnam Insider’s homepage for more stories Citigroup – the parent firm ... ( read original story ...)
What will Citibank’s consumer banking exit strategy be?
Citigroup has yet to announce the details of its retail banking exit strategy from South Korea as of Sunday, but the most probable scenario is that the firm will break up its consumer business here ... ( read original story ...)
SBI Can Acquire Citibank India? What Will Happen To 27 Lakh Credit Card Users In India?
CitiBank has decided to quit the Indian market. This exit of the giant has created an opportunity particularly for those domestic private banks that are looking to scale up their credit card business. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 24 new Covid-19 cases reported – one in community; two bodies found in river near Clarke Quay
There were 23 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Sunday noon (April 18), taking Singapore's total to 60,831. ( read original story ...)