The pandemic opened many organisations’ eyes to new possibilities. In turn, this has renewed focus on the various 'Future of Work' trends that are bound to take centre-stage in the upcoming year.Any ... ( read original story ...)
Sea Group: Singapore’s ‘oops’ company?
No one had predicted Sea Group’s meteoric rise. But its formation stood on the shoulders of the government’s immigrant-friendly policies. ( read original story ...)
China cuts second batch of crude oil import quotas for private refiners – document, sources
China has issued 35.24 million tonnes of crude oil import quotas to non-state refiners in a second batch of allowances for 2021, a 35% drop from the same slot last year, according to a document seen ... ( read original story ...)
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Breaks Ground On New Fab In Singapore
GLOBALFOUNDRIES ® (GF ® ), the global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, today announced it is expanding its global manufacturing footprint with the construction of a new fab on its ... ( read original story ...)
Of 18 new COVID cases in Singapore, 15 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (21 June) confirmed 18 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,448. ( read original story ...)
U.S. chip foundry announces new manufacturing plant in Singapore
A global semiconductor shortage is causing havoc, delaying car production and affecting operations at large consumer electronics manufacturers. ( read original story ...)
15 new community COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 5 unlinked infections
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 15 new COVID-19 cases in the community as of noon on Tuesday (Jun 22), including five with no links to previous cases. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Pools shuts Livewire betting outlets in China Square, Rochor after visits from COVID-19 case
SINGAPORE: Singapore Pools has temporarily closed two Livewire betting outlets in Telok Ayer and Rochor following several visits by a COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Woman jailed for 30 years for torturing, killing maid in Singapore
A Singaporean woman who starved, assaulted and ultimately killed her domestic worker was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, with the judge describing the case as “among the worst types of ... ( read original story ...)
Laser Clinics inks deal with Singapore’s Privé Clinic in Asia expansion
Laser Clinics, the world's leading provider of advanced aesthetic treatments backed by global investment firm KKR, has expanded its global network by entering a partnership with Privé Clinic, one of ... ( read original story ...)
GlobalFoundries To Build New 450K Wafer-per-Year Fab in Singapore
Looking to capitalize on the ongoing chip crunch, GlobalFoundries this morning is announcing that the company is building a new chip fab in Singapore, with the groundbreaking taking place immediately. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Firm GlobalFoundries Invests $4 Billion in Singapore Chip Plant
GlobalFoundries Inc. will build a $4 billion chipmaking plant in Singapore slated to start in 2023, choosing Asia for the site of its latest expansion despite Biden administration calls to bring home ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: 44-year old PR latest death reported in Singapore
A 44-year old man is the latest COVID-19 fatality reported in Singapore, thus taking the cumulative number of fatalities to 35.In its full data released late last night, the republic’s Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Vietnam to work on pacts to boost digital economy
Singapore and Vietnam have agreed to accelerate the setting up of joint working groups to develop bilateral agreements on digital economy. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Vietnam to set up working groups to develop agreements on digital economy
Both sides also agreed on mutual recognition of health certificates to facilitate the safe resumption of travel between the two countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore chilli crab chef on young Hong Kong diners’ taste for spicy food, and why dishes need visual appeal – ‘The camera eats first’
What was your childhood like? "I was born in Cambodia, the third of five children. My maternal grandmother had a small eatery and she would cook family-style dishes like Hakka deep-fried beef for us. ( read original story ...)