The Singapore police are investigating an incident in which a 48-year old woman was filmed interrupting her neighbour's Hindu prayers by banging a gong. Police confirmed that a report was lodged and ... ( read original story ...)
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences’ Rs 2,144-cr IPO opens June 16; price band fixed at Rs 815-825 apiece
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences' Rs 2,143.74-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription next week on June 16, 2021 in the price band of Rs 815-825 per share. ( read original story ...)
G-7 tax deal reverberates in Singapore and beyond: What to know
The Group of Seven advanced economies last week committed to setting a global corporate tax rate of "at least 15%" -- a major milestone in the push for fairer taxation in an era of globalization and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore researchers tap human body as medium to power wearables
Technology is touted to draw power from a single device, such as a mobile phone placed in a pocket or smart watch on a wrist, to wirelessly power up to 10 other wearables placed on the human body. ( read original story ...)
SCB 10X invests in Sunday Holdings whose subsidiary, KSK Insurance, is the fastest growing insurer
Sunday Holdings has been attracting heavy-weight shareholders from venture-capital arm of Singapore's Temasek Holdings, Vertex Ventures SEA and India, Quona Capital, LINE Ventures, SCB 10X and OSK-SBI ... ( read original story ...)
SMC unit raising funds for combined cycle power plant project
Global Power Holdings Corp. has issued $600 million worth of securities, proceeds of which would be used mainly to invest in a planned 1,313.1-megawatt (MW) combined cycle power ... ( read original story ...)
Along with Singapore, Vietnam is expected to lead new cycle
Vietnam's economic growth outlook remains optimistic and the economy is forecast to recover to pre-Covid-19 levels in the second half of 2021. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore on how the company is empowering women in technology
Bank of Singapore's Celine Le Cotonnec tells CNBC's Rosanna Lockwood about her efforts to welcome more women into the technology and data industries and the importance of workforce diversity. ( read original story ...)
Australia and Singapore in talks over quarantine-free travel bubble
The Prime Ministers of Australia and Singapore have jointly hinted at a travel bubble once a majority of people in both states are vaccinated. ( read original story ...)
Nursing aide at Orange Valley Nursing Home among two unlinked Covid-19 cases as Singapore reports 13 new infections
Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates. SINGAPORE, June 11 — A nursing aide at a nursing home for seniors in Balestier, as well as a worker at a sundry ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Has A Green Light For Friday
The Singapore stock market on Thursday ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than 20 points or 0.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,160-point plateau and it's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech BondEvalue Acquires $6M via Series A from Citigroup, MassMutual Ventures SE Asia, Others
Singapore-headquartered Fintech firm BondEvalue has secured $6 million in capital through its Series A round. The company has raised $10 million in total (to date). MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Foodpanda partners with robotics startups for driverless delivery in Singapore
The robots will provide additional support to riders by completing last-mile deliveries, especially in difficult locations. ( read original story ...)
E-Signatures: Singapore’s UOB Is Piloting Government Technology Agency or GovTech Sign with Singpass
E-Signatures: Singapore-based UOB is reportedly piloting Government Technology Agency or GovTech Sign with Singpass. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech MatchMove Receives $100M Investment from IT Services Firm Nityo Infotech
IT services firm Nityo Infotech has reportedly invested $100 million in Singapore-based Fintech company MatchMove Pay in exchange for an equity stake. Nityo is now the largest shareholder in MatchMove ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Australia working on pilot for students to return Down Under before a wider air travel bubble
Australia and Singapore are working on plans for an eventual air travel bubble between the two countries with students in the Republic who need to return Down Under to resume their studies set to be ... ( read original story ...)