Asia saw its first ship-to-containership liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation in Singapore on Wednesday (Mar 24), paving the way for ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia second most favourable country for foreign investment in Southeast Asia — Standard Chartered
European and US companies have ranked Malaysia as the second most favourable Southeast Asian country for opportunities to establish or expand their sourcing, selling or operations over the next six to ... ( read original story ...)
15 new COVID cases in Singapore, all imported for 12th consecutive day
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 15 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on Wednesday (24 March), taking the country's total case count to 60,236. All cases are imported and there are no ... ( read original story ...)
1,370 tuberculosis cases in Singapore in 2020, lowest in more than 10 years
SINGAPORE: A total of 1,370 new cases of active tuberculosis (TB) were recorded in Singapore last year, the lowest in more than 10 years, ... ( read original story ...)
Khairy: Malaysia, Singapore to use blockchain technology for vaccination certificates
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Both Malaysia and Singapore's digital vaccination certificates are secured by blockchain technology and come with a traceability feature that tells the exact batch of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore now home to one of the world’s largest offshore floating solar farms
Singapore's leading solar energy provider, Sunseap Group, has announced the completion of the installation of one of the world's largest floating solar farms on sea water in the Straits of Johor.With ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore court orders blogger to pay PM $99,000 in defamation case
Lee had sued Leong Sze Hian, a financial advisor, after he shared on Facebook an online news article that linked the premier to a financial scandal at Malaysia’s state fund 1MBD. ( read original story ...)
Shanmugam: Singapore nurses likely allowed to wear tudung pending discussions – report
Pending discussions, nurses who want to wear a tudung at work will likely be allowed to do so, said Shanmugam. ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand’s revamp may encourage other Singapore developers to follow
Developers in Singapore may follow CapitaLand’s move of splitting its business into a privately owned developer and a publicly traded investment manager, said analysts. ( read original story ...)
Manulife US Reit snags US$250m sustainability-linked loan from DBS, OCBC
Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust (Manulife US Reit) has obtained a five-year US$250 million (S$336.4 million) unsecured sustainability-linked loan from DBS and OCBC.. Read more at straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore may be approaching a golden age for SaaS startups
Just 20 years ago, Singapore’s tech startup ecosystem was practically non-existent and Block71 was just a warehouse. But thanks to a hospitable business environment and strong support from both the ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai Motor Teams Up with Singapore’s Singtel for Future Mobility Business
Hyundai Motor Co. has joined hands with Singapore's top telecommunication company Singtel to promote the future mobility business based on next-generation telecommunication technology.Hyundai Motor si ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore transport firm ComfortDelGro is planning to overtake against Grab and Go-Jek
Ride-sharing companies like Grab and Go-Jek have changed the face of transport in Singapore. The Drum finds out how bus and taxi firm ComfortDelGro is evolving amid a shifting market. ( read original story ...)
Blue Planet announces flagship Singapore investment with the acquisition of leading waste player Wah & Hua
Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte. Ltd. ("Blue Planet") announced today that it has acquired one of Singapore's leading waste management companies, Wah & Hua Pte. Ltd ("Wah & Hua"). ( read original story ...)
Singapore outlines tips for safer post-pandemic workplaces
SINGAPORE - Singapore has started to plan for how offices will look and operate in the post Covid-19 era, signaling its intent to get one of the world’s key financial hubs fully back to business with ... ( read original story ...)
Technology for Change Week Asia highlights the need to close the gaps in digital inclusivity across the region
A virtual week exploring the issues affecting over 5 billion citizens in Asia - the built environment, access to education and reskilling, and food security. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 ... ( read original story ...)