The first virtual gala edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) was broadcasted live on asiapropertyawards.com and partner channels, including YouTube and Facebook. A total of 40 ... ( read original story ...)
How Technology Can Help Companies Deal With The Next Coronavirus & Enable Digital Transformation
Continuous pandemic technology planning is therefore essential, but – at the same time – technology pandemic planning can be the largest driver of digital transformation in history. So should pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
After 162 Years, Singapore’s Robinsons Department Stores to Shut Down
Singapore’s Robinsons department store is shuttering its last two locations at The Heeren and Raffles City, the company announced today, citing “weak demand.” The storied retailer, which once was a ... ( read original story ...)
DSO biological defence team, which developed Covid-19 test kit, wins Defence Technology Prize
The test could deliver results quicker and without the need for reagents used in sample processing.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Underserved Singapore based SMEs are Now Considering Switching to Digital Banks: Visa Survey
SMEs in Singapore are looking for better terms on corporate products ... digital banks will offer an overall lower cost of banking (55%). Around 64% of small business owners also believe that ... ( read original story ...)
Fine raised from $88,000 to $158,000 for ex-property agent who provided illegal short-term stays on Airbnb
A former property agent who sublet six residential units in Geylang for illegal short-term stays through online property rental platform Airbnb had his fine raised from $88,000 to $158,000 on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
The world comes together virtually on the streets of Singapore for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2020
Grand Finale Celebration Experience at Gardens by the Bay & the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2020 Race As One Live Show While the race has pivoted to a unique format this year, local runners ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s business sentiments for next 6 month become less pessimistic: survey
SINGAPORE, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) and Department of Statistics (DOS) on Friday released survey reports about business expectations, showing companies in the ... ( read original story ...)
Property agent jailed for bribing witness in husband’s trial, giving illegal loans to client
SINGAPORE: After her husband was hauled to court for giving illegal loans to borrowers including a client of hers, a property agent bribed her client to give a false statement for her husband's trial. ( read original story ...)
MAS bans ex-OCBC dealer for 17 years, ex-UOB staff for 9 years over fraud, dishonest conduct
The two men have been sentenced to jail for eight years and four months, and 30 months respectively.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Goodbye Robinsons: A look at the department store’s 160 years in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Robinsons announced on Friday (Oct 30) that it will close its last two department stores in Singapore, after more than 160 years in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Overtakes Thailand to Become Asia’s Worst Stock Market
Singapore stocks took a beating this week amid the twin uncertainties of the U.S. election and the worsening pandemic in the West, overtaking Thailand to become Asia’s worst equity market this year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore MMA show test case for return of sports fans
Singapore's pilot initiative to carry out rapid coronavirus testing to allow fans into a One Championship MMA show could show the way for other countries to host sports events during the pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart Singapore Marathon to be in hybrid format with virtual race, augmented reality
SINGAPORE — This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) will feature a hybrid race format which incorporates a virtual race (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to traverse through Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
UOB boosts employees’ data analytics, project management skills
UOB debuted the next stage of the Better U programme at a two ... Interestingly, a research by the Institute of Banking and Finance and the Monetary Authority of Singapore said that data analytics ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Manufacturers Expect Business Conditions to Stay Soft, EDB Says
Singapore manufacturers expect business conditions to remain soft amid uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic, global macro conditions and U.S.-China tensions, the Economic Development Board said ... ( read original story ...)