SINGAPORE - People in Singapore had fewer negative online experiences such as unwanted sexual contact last year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This helped the country jump four places to No. 4 in an ... ( read original story ...)
LTE IoT Market Size Is Expected To Reach USD 2800 Million By 2023, At A CAGR Of 28.4% From USD 800 Million
Internet of Things (IoT) market size is expected to grow from USD 800 million in 2018 to USD 2800 million by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 28.4% during the forecast period. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s electric car charging providers put expansion plans in place amid push from the government
Commercial operators were likely to help build up Singapore’s infrastructure after government says it would to provide 60,000 charging points by 2030. ( read original story ...)
Here’s how to play the Singapore markets as the government announces new budget plans
Companies exposed to the aviation and retail sectors would benefit from Singapore's new spending plans, said analysts from DBS. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is in an ‘enviable’ financial position, says HSBC economist
Reserves accumulated in the past have allowed Singapore's government to spend "quite liberally" to get out of the pandemic-induced crisis, says Joseph Incalcaterra of HSBC. ( read original story ...)
First shipment of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Singapore
The first shipment of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine arrived in Singapore on Wednesday afternoon (Feb 17). It is another step forward in the Republic's bid to control the Covid-19 outbreak. Sources told ... ( read original story ...)
RailTel IPO subscribed 2.8 times on Day 2 so far
The Rs 820 crore IPO by state-run RailTel Corporation of India was subscribed 2.8 times on the second day of the bidding process so far. By 10:20 am, the issue had received bids for 16,97,32,595 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s virtual bank licences could provide template for SE Asian region
Virtual bank licences have been something of a work in progress in Singapore over the past few years, and despite the pandemic, this process has remained on track. In June last year, the Monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Warns Full Pandemic Brunt Not Yet Felt
Singapore’s further reliance on past reserves for funding will depend on how long it takes to get the global coronavirus pandemic under control, with the full extent of the pandemic not yet felt, ... ( read original story ...)
Here are the Winners and Losers From Singapore’s Targeted Budget
Singapore’s budget targeting just a few sectors of the country’s pandemic-hit economy for support will do little to significantly boost the country’s lagging stock market -- although some sectors like ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, US reaffirm wide-ranging cooperation, says Vivian in phone call with Sullivan
SINGAPORE - Singapore and the United States have reaffirmed their wide-ranging cooperation on defence and security, trade and investment, as well as cybersecurity, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian ... ( read original story ...)
Closing borders to India, Indonesia travellers will impact Singapore economy
If Singapore closes its borders to travellers from India and Indonesia over Covid-19 fears, there will be widespread social and economic impact for Singaporeans. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Flags Risks of Low Rates on Property Market
Singapore’s deputy prime minister warned that low interest rates can lead to distortions in asset prices, amid speculation that the government may take fresh steps to cool the housing market. ( read original story ...)
Winners and losers from Singapore’s smaller budget
Singapore’s relatively smaller annual budget targeting just a few sectors of the country’s pandemic-hit economy for support will do little to significantly boost the country’s lagging stock market -- ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: Electric vehicles to go the extra mile with $30m support from govt
One sector that has definitely emerged stronger from the Budget 2021 announcement would be electric vehicles. Find out what initiatives there are in place for Singaporeans who wish to adopt a greener ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unveils ‘Emerging Stronger Together Budget 2021’
Sector support packages, job support and other schemes to help Singapore emerge stronger. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat revealed on 16 February the Singapore Budget 2021 with key focus on ... ( read original story ...)