Blackstone has agreed to buy a S$176m (€110m) business park in Singapore on behalf of its funds from Lucas Real Estate. The acquisition of The Sandcrawler building marks Blackstone’s entry to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reviews Border Controls on Virus Reinfection Risks
Singapore is reviewing border controls for travelers who recovered from Covid-19, on concerns of reinfection as new virus variants emerge and global cases tick up. ( read original story ...)
Singapore port authority launches $90 mln decarbonisation fund
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced two initiatives on Wednesday to reduce the shipping industry's greenhouse gas emissions, including a S$120 million ($90 million) fund for a ... ( read original story ...)
Shell to trial use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore
Royal Dutch Shell said on Wednesday it was conducting a feasibility study with partners to trial the use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore, the first such move for the oil major. ( read original story ...)
Competition from Digital Rivals Manageable for Singapore Banks
Fitch Ratings believes disclosures made by Singapore’s Grab Holdings as part of its planned US listing via a spec ... ( read original story ...)
Fairfax Asia will not raise 35.35 cents cash offer for Singapore Reinsurance
It said it does not intend to increase its offer price "under any circumstances whatsoever".. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Philippines trail in Asia IPOs amid SPAC boom in US
The number of companies that went public in Singapore and the Philippines was lower than regional peers, with each country having only one IPO during the quarter. In contrast, Indonesia saw 12 IPOs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s swift COVID vaccinations start with 5-minute bookings
Singapore's prompt response to the coronavirus, in part, is possible because it has promoted the digitization of public services for years. Earlier in the pandemic, the government demonstrated its ... ( read original story ...)
Career coaching in Singapore: How much does it cost?
Career coaching helps you to dissolve barriers, navigate obstacles and work towards a truly fulfilling career.During the Circuit Breaker about a year ago, unemployment in Singapore soared to a peak of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s First Hybrid Electric Ship Classed by Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has certified and classed Singapore’s first hybrid-powered ship. Built, owned and operated by Singapore-based ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Food Agency employee and husband charged under OSA over leak of home-based learning details
A public servant and her husband were charged on Wednesday (21 April) over the leak of a government statement on the implementation of home-based learning before its official release. ( read original story ...)
Businessman in one of Singapore’s largest fraud cases faces five new cheating charges involving S$8.8m
The former managing director of commodities trader Envy Global Trading, who is alleged to be behind one of the largest financial fraud cases here, was charged yesterday with five more cheating ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse May Take Additional Damage On Wednesday
The Singapore stock market on Tuesday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had risen almost 35 points or 1.1 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,190-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
WHO says investigating ‘unverified’ report of South African variant in Singapore
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it the South African B.1.351 COVID-19 variant has been detected in Singapore based on unofficial sources but this has not been officially verified. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reviews Border Measures as New Virus Variants Emerge
Singapore is reviewing its border measures for recovered travelers following the emergence of new variants of concern as coronavirus cases tick up around the world. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Eyes More Singapore Property After $132 Million Deal
Blackstone Group Inc. is seeking to invest in more properties in Singapore to capitalize on rising demand for office space among technology firms expanding in the city-state. The plans come after the ... ( read original story ...)