FedEx has beefed up its cold chain facilities in Singapore in response to growing demand in Southeast Asia for COVID-19 vaccines, which need to be stored at subzero temperatures. By continuing to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s daily volume of biohazardous medical waste 50% higher than in 2019 | Video
The amount of biohazardous waste in Singapore surged by about 50 per cent compared to 2019 volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With mass vaccination kicking off, waste collectors are injecting more ... ( read original story ...)
Kuaishou’s US$10 billion IPO attracts BlackRock, Abu Dhabi, Canadian Pension Fund among 10 cornerstone investors
Cornerstone buyers typically agree to hold stock for a set period of time in exchange for early, guaranteed allocation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain for Settlement Layer Infrastructure
The Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) has partnered with investment firm Temasek to explore the use of blockchain technology for the settling of asset trades. Temasek remains a prominent player in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Senior citizens to be vaccinated from Jan 27, only 10 imported Covid-19 cases reported on Sat (Jan 23)
SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore will start Covid-19 vaccination for seniors aged 70 and above from next Wednesday (Jan 27), starting with pilots in Ang Mo Kio and Tanjong Pagar, ... ( read original story ...)
Global finance centre reboot on the cards
After long delays, Vietnam will begin implementing a plan to establish an international financial centre as a core pillar of contemporary global finance, thus putting the country’s profile onto the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, all imported
Singapore reported 10 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Jan 23), the Ministry of Health announced (MOH) in its preliminary update. ( read original story ...)
Malaysian women sole new local Covid-19 case in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (Bernama): The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed that a 26 year-old female Malaysian was the sole case of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection reported in the republic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Tallest Mural Blends Gond and Urban Art
Singapore's Tourism Board and St+Art digitally launched the 7 feet mural, a beautiful blend of Gond adivasi art and urban street art ... ( read original story ...)
1 year of Covid-19 in Singapore: A timeline of milestones
One year after Singapore confirmed its first case of the disease, here's a look at the milestones in the nation’s response to the pandemic.Jan 23, 2020• Singapore announces its first confirmed case of ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: How a year of COVID-19 changed Singapore forever
A year after Singapore reported its first COVID-19 case, CNA examines how the pandemic has changed the country. ( read original story ...)
INE completes first physical VLSFO overseas delivery in Singapore
Shanghai International Exchange, or INE, completed the first physical delivery outside of China against its tax-free very low sulfur bunker fuel oil futures on Jan. 19-21 in Singapore, it said Jan. 22 ... ( read original story ...)
Design News: Highlights of virtual Consumer Electronics Show
It has switched to an entirely virtual format for the first time since its inception in 1967.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Reports Strong Financial Results in H1 FY21
Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported financial results for H1 FY21 as revenue and net profit spiked in the last half, compared to the same period in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Banks see ‘overwhelming’ demand for reservation of new notes; use of e-hongbao encouraged
Local banks have received “overwhelming” demand for time slots to exchange new notes ahead of Chinese New Year in February. Their ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek and SGX in Singapore join forces to tap into blockchain technology
Temasek and SGX in Singapore join forces to tap into blockchain technology SINGAPORE - Singapore-based investor Temasek and the ... ( read original story ...)