Household incomes in Singapore saw their worst dip in more than a decade last year as the world staggered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, falling for the first time since the 2008 financial ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines says these unique 6 seats always sell out on the world’s longest flight – here’s why
Those in the know head straight to the back of the plane, and even pay extra to snag one of the exclusive six seats. ( read original story ...)
500 Startups opens batch 3 of accelerator programs in Singapore and the US
Startups first held the two programs in 2019, which are part of a two-way partnership with Enterprise Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Zebra Technologies reveals expanded APAC HQ in Singapore
The office is located at Frasers Tower, comprising 21,000 sq ft of space. US-based marking, tracking, and computer printing technologies manufacturer Zebra Technologies has unveiled its new, expanded ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore agencies must subject key Covid-19 expenditures to checks, says public sector accounts watchdog
While it is important to respond quickly to the pandemic, there is a need to ensure accountability, said the Public Accounts Committee in a report.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indian-Origin Man Sent To 2 Weeks In Jail For Promoting Racial Enmity In Singapore
A 52-year-old Indian-origin man was sentenced to two weeks' jail today for attempting to promote racial enmity in Singapore by claiming that the ruling People's Action Party wanted to "marginalise" ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Some Light at End of Tunnel in Aviation Recovery
Countries could relax border controls and allow more travel if there’s a set of standards for vaccine certification that immigration authorities can use to help determine entry policies, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s planned installation of monitoring app on students’ computers sparks fears
A Singapore government scheme to ensure children have access to computers for home learning has raised privacy concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange to launch new Asian bond trading platform
Singapore Exchange Ltd SGXL.SI said on Monday it had formed a joint venture company to launch a new Asian bond trading platform this year. The bourse operator said it will launch the platform, Trumid ... ( read original story ...)
Elevate Your Life with Standard Chartered Priority Private
Standard Chartered celebrates the achievements of its successful clients with an exclusive combination of premium banking services and lifestyle experiences ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-directors of gold investment firm on trial over fraudulent multimillion-dollar scheme
SINGAPORE: Two former directors of a company that sold gold bars to the public in a buyback scheme went on trial on Monday (Feb 8) for fraudulent ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered names two new senior CIBB executives
Standard Chartered has made two Singapore-based senior appointments to its corporate, commercial and institutional banking (CCIB) division as the bank focuses on growing this strategic business. Chow ... ( read original story ...)
E-sports: Industry players vie for a slice of South-east Asia’s growing mobile games pie
SINGAPORE - It is hard to ignore the rapid rise of South-east Asia's mobile gaming market and industry players are keen to capitalise on the region's growth.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
GrabPay Funds Can Now Be Transferred To Local Bank Accounts, PayNow Users, Selected E-Wallets
From 8 February 2021, GrabPay users can now transfer funds out of their GrabPay wallets to local bank accounts and other e-wallets. The post GrabPay Funds Can Now Be Transferred To Local Bank Accounts ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plan to use monitoring app on students’ computers sparks privacy fears
A Singapore government scheme to ensure children have access to computers for home learning has raised privacy concerns over monitoring software installed on the devices. The scheme, accelerated by ... ( read original story ...)
Property Affordability Rating dips as prices rise: study
The number of Singaporeans who can afford to buy property decreased in H1 2021 as property prices continue to rise, according to a study by PropertyGuru. The study said the Property Affordability ... ( read original story ...)