The Ministry of Health confirmed six new COVID-19 cases as of Saturday (3 October) noon, taking Singapore’s total case count to 57,800. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-China relations, 30 years on: can the 4G leaders hold their own, and will the US rock the boat?
On the anniversary of diplomatic ties, a new generation of politicians are looking to navigate challenges including the US-China rivalry, South China Sea disputes and the changing bilateral power ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Phase 3 reopening of Singapore expected to be calibrated, cautious, say experts
The lack of a clear-cut difference between phases shows effective policymaking in action, as changes are more likely to be accepted when introduced incrementally and gradually, said experts.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC to invest $752 million in Reliance Retail
GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, will invest $752 million in Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail, the Indian firm said Saturday midnight. The Government of Singapore Investment Corp is the fifth ... ( read original story ...)
Founder of major Singapore fuel supplier charged in Shell oil heist case
The founder of one of Singapore's biggest marine fuel suppliers has been charged for his involvement in a large-scale oil theft from Shell's refinery in the city-state, according to a charge sheet ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory activity expands in September for third consecutive month
Singapore’s factory activity expanded for the third consecutive month, after five months of contraction amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
New 10-year road map to promote technology adoption in Singapore’s legal industry
SINGAPORE - The legal industry is getting a leg-up in harnessing technology under a new 10-year plan that will see greater support for law firms in adopting it and more opportunities for law students ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore mobile operators to hire, reskill 1,000 professionals in 5G services
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has partnered with Singapore's mobile network operators to hire and reskill 1,000 professionals to support Singapore's 5G rollout. Of these, 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Cruises to nowhere: Singapore looks to resume leisure travel amid coronavirus pandemic
Singapore’s tourism board is working on a health and safety framework for cruise lines, which have been banned from docking in the city state since March. ( read original story ...)
CEO Spotlight: Lee Li Meng, the man who plans to gamify finance
Razer Fintech consider themselves the “world’s first global youth bank” and are quickly laying the groundwork for one of the future’s most innovative fintech platforms. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Incomlend makes ‘cherry-picking’ cross-border trade invoices possible, CEO says
Singapore-based Incomlend's marketplace approach gives investors more visibility in "picking and choosing" post-shipment financing receivables, and we believe that cross-border trade finance can be an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s REITS are a ‘beautiful’ sector to be in: DBS
Singapore's real estate investment trusts for retail malls are "quite attractive," with rental yields of around 5% making a great income generating asset for our barbell construct, says DBS Bank's Hou ... ( read original story ...)
Man fined S$418,000 for evading taxes and failing to keep records of vehicle imports
A man has been fined S$418,000 for evading taxes and failing to keep documents and records related to motor vehicle imports, said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘strikes a balance’ with coronavirus response
When asked whether the Singapore government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic would influence their vote in July’s general election, some locals were unfazed. “The government did a good job,” ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Revises Rule on Entry Ban for Singapore Travel: Kompas
Indonesia is revising a rule banning foreigners from entering the country, as it discusses opening a travel corridor for essential business purposes from Singapore, according to Kompas. ( read original story ...)
Singapore firm pushes ahead with Newcastle United bid
Singaporean-backed firm Bellagraph Nova says it is pushing ahead with its bid for Newcastle United Football Club. One of the firm's co-founders Evangeline Shen told the BBC her team is in regular ... ( read original story ...)