Higher propensity to save for rainy days is bad omen for businesses in the region amid uncertainty about border reopening and relatively slow progress in vaccination efforts. ( read original story ...)
Singapore prepares new normal: Covid as a ‘recurring, controllable disease’
Singapore ministers said with enough people vaccinated, COVID-19 will be managed like other endemic diseases such as the common flu and hand, foot and mouth disease ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Pick-up in inflation seen as transitory – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan assesses the latest release of inflation figures in Singapore. Key Quotes “Similar to inflation trends seen across Asia, Singapore’s consum ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations, aims to ease curbs
Singapore said on Thursday it expects to almost double the number of doses of coronavirus vaccines it administers each day to 80,000 from this weekend and might later ease restrictions on gatherings ... ( read original story ...)
Founder of scandal-hit Singapore oil trader faces 105 new charges
The founder of Hin Leong Trading has been hit with more than 100 new charges, increasing pressure on the Singapore tycoon at the centre of an oil dealing scandal that has left banks facing hundreds of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bans book promoting armed jihad published in Malaysia
The Singapore government will on Friday (25 June) ban a book promoting armed jihad and extremist views. The Malay book is titled (Uncovering the secrets of the Izz Ad-Din Al Qassam Brigades Elite ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore on track to increasing group sizes for ‘higher-risk’ settings in July, including for dining-in: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore is on track to allowing group sizes for higher-risk settings such as dining-in at eateries to increase to five as planned in ... ( read original story ...)
Stephen Williams: HSBC’s gentleman for all seasons retires
When Stephen Williams joined HSBC more than 20 years ago, the bank was a backmarker in Asian debt markets. When he retires next month, he leaves it top of the heap. ( read original story ...)
People Digest: Golden Gate gets partner for portfolio growth; OCBC names Group COO
Singapore-based VC firm Golden Gate Ventures has appointed Angela Toy as partner for portfolio growth, while Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) has appointed Lim Khiang Tong as its ... ( read original story ...)
UOB ramps up digital innovation to grow its wealth management franchise across ASEAN
UOB is expanding its range of digital wealth management solutions as it sets out to serve more of ASEAN's growing population of underserved increasingly affluent consumers. As many of them think ... ( read original story ...)
British FM ends 3-nation Southeast Asia trip in Singapore
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab met with business leaders and officials in Singapore on Thursday as he wrapped up a three-nation trip to Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening his country's ties ... ( read original story ...)
Keppel, Sembcorp Marine agree to explore business combination
Sembcorp Marine said on Thursday it has agreed to explore a potential combination with Singapore conglomerate Keppel Corp's offshore and marine (O&M) businesses. ( read original story ...)
Sembcorp Marine in talks to combine with Keppel’s marine services business
Singapore conglomerate Keppel Corp and smaller rival Sembcorp Marine have agreed to explore a potential combination of Sembcorp with Keppel's offshore and marine (O&M) business. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Accelerate Vaccination, Flags Reopening Prospects
Singapore said it plans to give a first Covid-19 vaccine shot to most of its population by July after securing more supplies, flagging the prospect of looser travel and social-distancing rules for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Expand Its Vaccination Campaign to Everyone 12 and Older on July 2
Singapore said Thursday that some permanent residents and long-term pass holders can begin booking appointments on July 2. ( read original story ...)
Singapore has signed advance purchase agreement with Novavax: Ong Ye Kung
Singapore has signed an advance purchase agreement for the Novavax vaccine in January, said Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung. ( read original story ...)