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 ...)
Singapore to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination programme, increasing daily doses by 70%
The priority window for Singaporeans aged 12 to 39 to register to book their vaccine appointments will also be extended by a week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to accelerate vaccination programme from Saturday
Singapore will accelerate its vaccination plan from this Saturday (26 June) after the country was able to bring forward the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine supplies. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Army’s Covid-19 digital declaration form bags innovation award
In February last year, as Covid-19 hit Singapore, army camps had to screen visitors by asking them to fill in paper forms, with questions such as whether they had any flu symptoms or had travelled to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil stocks dip to 4-week low on thin imports
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories slipped 2% in the week to June 23, falling for a second straight week as net import volumes remained weak, official data showed on Thursday. SINGAPORE, June 24 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore files 105 new charges against founder of oil trader Hin Leong
Singapore's public prosecutor filed an additional 105 charges against Lim Oon Kuin, the founder of collapsed oil trading firm Hin Leong Trading, relating to $2.23 billion in fraudulent disbursements. ( read original story ...)
Banks cast net far and wide to recoup losses from Hin Leong collapse
Singapore’s position as one of the world’s leading oil trading hubs is coming under threat from the many court cases stemming from the collapse last year of Hin Leong Trading. Singapore is where many ... ( read original story ...)