In a global first, Singapore and Thailand have linked their real-time payment systems, PayNow and PromptPay allowing international fund transfers between the two countries within minutes. The Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
IPO bells: CarTrade plans to go public, raise Rs 2000 crore: Report
CarTrade is reportedly planning to file the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) within the next 10-15 days to go public. The company is gearing up ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: 39 new cases detected in Singapore; 11 linked to TTSH cluster
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (2 May) confirmed the detection of 39 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 61,128. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia to allow cross-border travel on compassionate grounds from 17 May
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to allow cross-border travel between the two countries for compassionate and emergency reasons, starting from 17 May. ( read original story ...)
Customs sacks nine border workers for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
Nine Customs workers have been sacked for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine, including four from a single provincial port. Their contracts were terminated afte ... ( read original story ...)
Malls in Singapore bracing themselves for less business as Covid-19 entry restrictions return
The capacity limit for malls has been reduced from 8 sq m per person back to 10 sq m per person.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Kim wins Singapore LPGA tournament with final-round 64
Hyo Joo Kim shot a final-round 8-under 64 and then watched from the comfort of the clubhouse as Hannah Green bogeyed her final two holes to hand Kim a one-stroke victory Sunday in the LPGA's HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM gives positive economic assessment in May Day speech
The Singapore and world economies face better-than-anticpated prospects of revival this year, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said, in a May Day speech. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tycoon Oei Raises Stake in Raffles Education
Singapore businessman Oei Hong Leong raised his stake in Raffles Education Corp., a private school operator he has been in various disputes with since 2017. ( read original story ...)
Mediacorp launches Bloomr.SG MCN accelerator to galvanise content creators in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s largest content company, Mediacorp, has unveiled a comprehensive programme designed to equip budding content creators with ... ( read original story ...)
The best old school games we used to play in Singapore
Before computers, mobile phones and game consoles, kids (and adults) in Singapore played a number of old school and traditional games. These needed minimal equipment but a surprising amount of focus, ... ( read original story ...)
The state of 5G: Hype versus reality two years later
Has 5G technology lived up to the hype so far? Let’s look at the evidence. Faster data is the primary promise of 5G, touted by carriers all around the world. The benefits include streaming ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore woman, 88, from TTSH cluster dies
An elderly Singaporean woman who was part of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) cluster, has died due to complications from COVID-19 infection. ( read original story ...)
This New McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich Has A Mozzarella Stick-Inspired Layer, But It’s Only Available In Singapore
The next time you hit up the McDonald’s drive-thru, the only order that will be on your mind will be the Chick ‘N’ Cheese sandwich. The only problem? It’s only available at locations in Singapore, but ... ( read original story ...)
Xiyu Lin Leads In Singapore
After a birdie on the finishing hole, Xiyu Lin holds the solo 54-hole lead at -14 at the HSBC Women’s World Championship after a third-round 66. Lin, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Lin Xiyu has 1-stroke 54-hole lead at LPGA Singapore
China’s Lin Xiyu tapped in on the 18th hole for her fourth birdie of the back nine and a 5-under 67 to take a one-stroke lead Saturday after three rounds of the LPGA Tour's HSBC Women’s World ... ( read original story ...)