Indian imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged in October, shiptracking data from Refinitiv Eikon and data intelligence firm Kpler showed, as the country's gas demand bounced back to pre-COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Only imported case on Monday (Nov 2) – lowest in eight months; one-minute Covid-19 breath test developed
There was one new Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases confirmed as at Monday noon (Nov 2), the lowest since Feb 25 which had a single patient too. ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister pushes for open data exchange
Singapore Minister of Communications and Information S Iswaran (pictured), urged nations to encourage the free flow of data across borders to help maximise what he sees as vast opportunities around ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore fights COVID with contact tracing: 5 things to know
After a long struggle to contain coronavirus infections among migrant workers, Singapore has "flattened the curve." The daily count, once in the hundreds, is usually in the single digits now and ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq to launch new Basra Medium crude for export in 2021: sources
Iraq's Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has notified clients that it plans to launch a third crude oil export grade called Basra Medium in January, two sources with knowledge of the matter said this week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending declines for seventh consecutive month in September
On an annual basis, total bank lending declined 1% in September, with business loans and consumer loans contracting 0.2% and 2.5%, respectively, from a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Singapore REIT powerhouse going global again
Singapore has established itself as a hub for real estate investment trusts (REITs) over the past two decades. ( read original story ...)
Ohmyhome’s Exclusive Cross-Border Property Transaction Solution Adds Listings in Philippines
Following its successful launch in the Philippines, the unique one-stop proptech solution to property needs in Southeast Asia, Ohmyhome, today announced the expansion of its cross-border ... ( read original story ...)
Financial institutions launch SME debt restructuring programme
The support scheme was led by UOB, together with the other major banks, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Other financial institutions partaking in the scheme include DBS, OCBC, HSBC, ... ( read original story ...)
Latest GrabFood promo codes (November 2020)
Got a craving that needs to be satisfied, but want to practise social distancing during this time? Not a problem.GrabFood, one of Singapore’s top food delivery service providers, that offers thousands ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Schools to Make Virus Tracing Token, App Mandatory
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore students have to start using either the government’s contact-tracing token or mobile app from December as the city-state seeks to resume more activities amid the pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble could begin in November, Hong Kong finance secretary says
The city is talking to 10 other countries about travel bubbles, and discussions with Thailand and Japan are "more advanced," said Financial Secretary Paul Chan. ( read original story ...)
What to expect when Singapore’s top banks report third-quarter earnings this week
United Overseas Bank will report earnings on Wednesday, while DBS Group Holdings and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp will release their report cards on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Poised To Add To Its Winnings
The Singapore stock market on Monday halted the five-day losing streak in which it had stumbled almost 115 points or 4.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 2,445-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore updates data protection law to exclude user consent for ‘legitimate’ business purposes
Amendments have been added to the country's Personal Data Protection Act to allow businesses to use consumer data without prior consent for some purposes such as business improvement and research, and ... ( read original story ...)
Over 40 Singapore businesses to take part in China Int’l Import Expo
More than 40 Singapore businesses are to participate in the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2020 to be held in Shanghai earlier November, according to a press statement issued Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)