Researchers in Singapore have discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus that causes milder infections, according to a study published in The Lancet medical journal this week. The study ... ( read original story ...)
More than a quarter of Singapore residents suffered at least 1 cybersecurity lapse in past year: CSA survey
The cyber hygiene of Singapore residents still has some room for improvement, says the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). In ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Wuthelam Group to buy out Nippon Paint for 1.3 trillion yen: Nikkei
Singapore's Wuthelam Group will take majority control of Nippon Paint Holdings by raising its stake in the Japanese firm to just under 60% from 39% now, in an acquisition totalling about 1.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Chennai airport customs sleuths seize UK currency worth 39 lakh, one held
Chennai airport customs officials have seized a huge consignment of foreign currency (Great Britain Pounds-) which was being smuggled out from India t ... ( read original story ...)
PUBG Mobile: PMPL S2 MY/SG Day 2 overall standings
Team Resurgence Malaysia is leading with 62 points on Day 1 of the PMPL S2 MY/SG. This PUBG Mobile tournament features a massive prize pool of 150,000 USD. The second day of Pubg Mobile Pro League ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s stock exchange to partner FTSE Russell for derivatives offerings after MSCI moves futures to Hong Kong
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) struck a long-term strategic partnership with index provider FTSE Russell to develop a broad series of Asian- and emerging markets-focused, multi-asset derivatives in a ... ( read original story ...)
Haidilao’s billionaire couple top Forbes list of Singapore’s richest
The Covid-19 pandemic has not blunted the wealth of Singapore's richest, even as it propelled some ahead of others.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rojak: The evolution of Singapore’s favorite salad
Singaporeans have an intense, almost obsessive adoration for rojak. Meaning "mixed" in Malay, this traditional salad of fruits and vegetables is commonly found in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Full branch operations at UOB, OCBC; most DBS branches open
United Overseas Bank (UOB) customers can now visit all of the bank's branches after UOB reopened its remaining seven outlets yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Deal alert: Singapore business class awards on the world’s longest flight — including using Aeroplan miles
Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Editor’s note: ... ( read original story ...)
Nokia touts 5G NSA trial with StarHub in Singapore
Nokia and StarHub say they’re conducting Southeast Asia’s first live 5G non-standalone (NSA) network trial across Singapore, leading up to StarHub’s commercial 5G launch next year. ( read original story ...)
Nokia-StarHub Partnership Brings Trial 5G Network in Singapore
Nokia Corporation NOK strengthened its long-standing partnership with StarHub, a leading Singapore-based telecommunications company, by executing Southeast Asia’s first live 5G non-standalone network ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Buying In Singapore Drives Up Net Worth Of Sheng Siong Supermarket Owners
Lim Hock Chee and his brothers Hock Eng and Hock Leng saw their combined net worth rise 38% to $1.2 billion this year as shares of their budget supermarket chain soared. ( read original story ...)
Hotpot billionaire couple tops Forbes list of Singapore’s richest
SINGAPORE — The Covid-19 pandemic has not blunted the wealth of Singapore's richest, even as it propelled some ahead of others. Haidilao founder Zhang Yong tops the list again this year, ... ( read original story ...)
Espressif Founder Teo Swee Ann Joins Singapore’s 50 Richest List With $990 Million Net Worth
As the pandemic battered China’s economy early this year, Teo Swee Ann was grappling with a sharp decline in his company’s sales. ( read original story ...)
Survey: Singapore Businesses Forging Ahead with Use of Fintech to Improve Efficiency
More Singapore businesses are expected to use fintech products or services in the next 12 months as they strive to improve operational efficiencies, according to findings from a new regional survey by ... ( read original story ...)