SINGAPORE - At the end of a short flight of steps in Fort Siloso's Tunnel A Complex lies a submarine mine defence casement, which was used by British troops to prepare and inspect mines for defending ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economic growth is set to be ‘a little bit uneven’: Economist
Sian Fenner of Oxford Economics says electronics and pandemic-related industries are likely to outperform domestic sectors, such as hospitality and services in Singapore, as the economy recovers. She ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: 6 things to look out for on Feb 16
DPM Heng has said helping workers and firms adapt, innovate and grow will be a key priority for this year's Budget.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Miss Universe Singapore contestant jailed 6 weeks for credit card fraud
Miss Universe Singapore 2017 contestant, Ashley Rita Wong was recently sentenced 6 weeks in jail for using her friend's bank card details to make unauthorized transactions. She memorized two of her ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC enters into partnership with EV charging solution provider to ‘green’ Singapore’s land transport sector
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) and Charge+, an operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership in a bid to “green” Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS Bank plans to scale down India branches over next 2-3 years
Singapore-based DBS Bank plans to scale down its network of 600 branches in India over the next two-three years following its recent merger with troubled private lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB), media ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s first lab-grown rib-eye steak demonstrates new 3D bioprinting technology
The world's first lab-grown rib-eye steak demonstrates new 3D bioprinting technology Just over two years after Israeli start-up Aleph ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Singapore GDP contracts more slowly in Q4 as pandemic effects fade
Martín Vizcarra, Peru’s former president, is embroiled in a growing vaccine scandal that has claimed two senior ministers. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern orders Auckland into a three-day ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: 5 things to look out for
SINGAPORE - This year's Budget will be unveiled on Tuesday (Feb 16) as Singapore continues to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
S’porean student loses $ 14,000 after ‘bank’ scam calls, Singapore News & Top Stories
S'porean student loses $ 14,000 after 'bank' scam calls, Singapore News & Top Stories SINGAPORE - When she received a call from someone ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore imports and exports fell last year but growth for 2021 projected
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s total merchandise trade decreased by 5.2 per cent last year, reaching S$969 billion compared to S$1 trillion in 2019. But ... ( read original story ...)
Banks, Property Stocks Could Be Losers in Singapore’s Budget
Equity investors expecting a big boost for Singapore’s benchmark index from its upcoming annual budget could be disappointed: heavyweight blue chips are unlikely to benefit from government largesse. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is set to release its 2021 budget. Here’s why this budget could be an ‘unusual’ one
Singapore will likely incur a rare budget deficit this year as the government continues to support its economic recovery from the Covid pandemic, said economists. “This will be unusual as the ... ( read original story ...)
Leveraging key strengths to thrive in global market
While the world is still reeling from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is imperative that Malaysian businesses actively seek opportunities for growth in the global market, especially in areas ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse May Find Traction On Monday
Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, the Singapore stock market had moved lower in two straight sessions, slipping almost 10 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore upgrades merchandise trade forecast for 2021; non-oil exports grew 4.3% in 2020
SINGAPORE - Overall merchandise trade for Singapore is expected to grow between 2 per cent and 4 per cent for the whole of 2021, up from an earlier forecast of 1 to 3 per cent growth made in November, ... ( read original story ...)