Singapore will work with the Group of 20 countries and international organisations to look into gradually restarting cross-border travel, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Thursday.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore’s mangroves can contribute in the battle against climate change
Think of mangroves as a bank account, but instead of storing money, this account stores carbon and actively takes in carbon dioxide ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Marina Bay Sands in Singapore unwrapped, opening soon
Apple Marina Bay Sands — is very near opening, and coverings and construction scaffolding are being removed from the structure. ( read original story ...)
More Virus Clusters Appear in Cleared Singapore Worker Dorms
Singapore has reportedly found two more clusters of Covid-19 infections in previously cleared worker dormitories, a day after three other worker dorms that had previously been declared cleared were ... ( read original story ...)
Ministers respond in Parliament to NCMP Leong Mun Wai’s comments on not having ‘homegrown’ DBS CEO
Minister for Communications and Information S Iswaran said on Friday (Sep 4) that he is "troubled" by Non-Constituency Member of ... ( read original story ...)
DBS says rich Asians hoarding cash
Wealthy people in Asia are readying cash to take advantage of opportunities in financial markets and private equity once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the head of private banking at Southeast Asia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury brand SPAC Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. files for a $225 million IPO
Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp., a blank check company formed by executives at LVMH and L Catterton targeting a lifestyle business, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $225 million in an ... ( read original story ...)
Parliament: Ministers challenge PSP NCMP Leong Mun Wai over comments on DBS CEO
Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran and Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung sparred with Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun Wai in Parliament on Friday (Sept 4) over remarks in his maiden ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to work with G-20 and global organisations to restart international travel
The Republic will work with the Group of 20 (G-20) countries and international organisations to look into the gradual restart of cross-border travel, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on ... ( read original story ...)
Do more for people with disabilities, essential workers; invest in technology and green living, say MPs
SINGAPORE: Members of Parliament (MPs) on Friday (Sep 4) called for more attention to be given to the less privileged and essential workers, while ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer-focused SPAC Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. files for a $225 million IPO
Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp., a blank check company formed by current and former executives at L Catterton targeting a lifestyle business, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $225 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to live-stream parliamentary debates, but warns MPs against theatrics
The PAP has for years argued that broadcasting Singapore’s parliamentary proceedings would encourage grandstanding among lawmakers. ( read original story ...)
Capitol S’pore’s online mooncake fair has over 20 brands to shop from & free islandwide delivery till Oct.1
Mooncake Fair is back and is now held online till Oct. 1, 2020. There are over 20 mooncake brands to shop from, ranging from luxury hotel brands to home-grown establishments, and the mooncake ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange uses blockchain to issue $300m digital bond
DAML smart contract language is now used for digital bonds. Singapore Exchange (SGX), a major investment holding company in Singapore, has issued its first digital bond powered by blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Yacht Show Latest High-Profile Event That Covid Claims
The Singapore Yacht Show became the latest large-scale affair to be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, joining other high-profile events that were to take place in the city-state ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks drubbed after Wall St rout, U.S. jobs data awaited
Foreign flows into Asian stocks * Indonesia stocks hit three-week low * Indian rupee set for first weekly decline in three * Philippine stocks outshine By Shashwat Awasthi Sept 4 ... ( read original story ...)