SINGAPORE: Singapore has developed a “globally inter-operable” standard based on blockchain technology to facilitate cross-border verification of ... ( read original story ...)
Briton jailed for breaking Singapore quarantine rules
A British man was jailed for two weeks Friday for violating Singapore's strict coronavirus rules by leaving his room at a luxury hotel while under quarantine to meet his fiancee. ( read original story ...)
Budget debate: Measures helped to avert a ‘Covid generation’ of workers, students in Singapore
Overall employment rates for this year's fresh graduates from institutes of higher learning were similar to past years.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s service business receipts decline 7.9 pct in Q4 2020
The overall business receipts of Singapore's services industries, excluding the wholesale and retail trade services and the accommodation and food services, fell 7.9 percent year-on-year in the fourth ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister on Myanmar coup: ‘difficult to conclude’ for now whether companies should pull out amid political crisis
Trade Minister Chan Chun Sing said at SCMP’s China Conference: Southeast Asia that investments into Myanmar had helped create jobs and grow the economy. ( read original story ...)
Grab partners IMDA and DISG in Singapore; 350 new jobs to be created
Grab signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG). ( read original story ...)
Briton jailed for breaking Singapore quarantine order
A British citizen was sentenced to two weeks in jail and fined 1,000 Singapore dollars ($753) on Friday for breaking a coronavirus quarantine order in Singapore. Nigel Skea is the first Briton to be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Richest Property Clan Looks Ahead After Record Loss
Singapore’s richest property dynasty vowed to get back on course after a S$1.78 billion ($1.3 billion) writedown on a Chinese deal led to a record annual loss. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Olam plans to list food ingredients unit by H1 2022
Commodity trader Olam International, which is dividing its portfolio of diverse products into two new operating businesses, said on Friday that it plans to list its food ingredients segment by the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory output extends rebound, rising 8.6% in January
Singapore's manufacturing output continued expanding last month, driven mainly by electronics and precision engineering.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output increases 8.6 pct on year in January
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) announced on Friday that the country's manufacturing output increased 8.6 percent year on year in January 2021, compared to the 16.2 percent increase ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung Electronics SG hires new head of brand marketing
Samsung Electronics Singapore has appointed Lynn Chong as its head of brand marketing, IT and mobile. In a statement to MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, Samsung said Chong (pictured) will be leading a team to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Olam Cements Food IPO Plans With Adviser Hires
Olam International Ltd., one of Asia’s biggest agricultural commodity traders, plans to list its food ingredients unit by the first half of 2022 as part of a major business overhaul. ( read original story ...)
Singapore will require 1.2 million digitally skilled workers by 2025: survey
The report projected that between 2020 and 2025, the fastest-growing area of demand among digitally skilled workers for India, Japan and Singapore could be for advanced cloud skills ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based Raena gets $9M Series A for its pivot to skincare and beauty-focused social commerce
Raena was founded in 2019 to create personal care brands with top social media influencers. After several launches, however, the Singapore-based startup quickly noticed an interesting trend: customers ... ( read original story ...)
Ireland based Fintech Fenergo Hires Gary Brookes as Head of Sales for Asia as Company Continues to Expand Global Operations
Ireland based Fintech Fenergo hires Gary Brookes as Head of Sales for Asia as company continues to expand global operations. ( read original story ...)