The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their shares on Thursday (Sept 3):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB, CapitaLand collaborate for Singapore’s first dual tranche SORA-SOFR loan
The dual-tranche loan references both the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA), making it the first of its kind within Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore, South Korea to start fast lane for essential business, official travel on Friday
SINGAPORE — Singapore and South Korea have concluded a fast-lane arrangement which will allow for essential business and official travel between the two countries from Friday (Sept 4). The ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel offers 5G speed of more than 1Gbps on 3.5GHz in Singapore first
Singtel is now the first telecommunication company in Singapore to offer 5G speed of more than 1Gbps ... the three-month trial will allow Singtel customers an early taste of the ultra-fast mobile ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Tipped To See Continued Strength
DBS Group, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, SingTel and Singapore Airlines all were unchanged. The lead from Wall Street is solid as stocks moved higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the ... ( read original story ...)
Gunvor offers lowest bid in Pakistan LNG import tender
SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Gunvor Singapore has offered the lowest price for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import tender by Pakistan LNG, a document on the Pakistani company’s website showed ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Tech Bans, Pandemic No Match for Asia’s Electronics Rebound
The electronics sector has found a way to thrive amid the global pandemic, with 5G demand helping the industry remain a rare catalyst for Asian factories. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stocks Tipped to Beat Asian Peers on Cyclical Rebound
Stocks in Singapore appear to be the best-placed in Asia Pacific to benefit from a potential cyclical recovery and success in finding a cure for the coronavirus, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Business owners in F&B, retail and construction raise concerns about rise in S Pass qualifying salary
The move to further raise the qualifying salary for S Pass holders has drawn concern from businesses owners in some industries, who ... ( read original story ...)
Tenet Screening In Singapore Leaves Two Injured From Partial Ceiling Collapse
The collapse happened on Sunday at 5 PM local time at the Shaw Theatres NEX Mall, according to Deadline. A ventilation duct came through the ceiling and crashed on top of theater attendees at the time ... ( read original story ...)
Update: Singapore Airlines awards still not bookable with partner miles
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It was originally published on Aug. 16, 2020. Singapore Airlines is one of the most redemption-friendly airlines around. Its KrisFlyer ... ( read original story ...)
Government will always be on the side of Singaporeans on jobs: PM Lee Hsien Loong
While Singaporeans’ anxiety about competition for jobs from foreigners is understandable, it would do “great harm” to Singapore if others get the wrong impression that the country is no longer ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet body okays LNG import from international spot market
Briefing about the outcomes of the committee meeting, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, who presided over the meeting, told reporters that buying LNG from international spot market will cost ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Construction Industry Worth SGD 57.3 Billion by 2024, Despite the COVID-19 Crisis – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Market Size & Forecast (2015-2024) by Value and Volume (area and units) across 40+ Market Segments, Opportunities, and Risk Assessment - COVID-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Can’t Sustain Virus Support Measures Forever, PM Says
Singapore can’t indefinitely sustain emergency fiscal measures introduced to shield citizens from the coronavirus pandemic’s economic fallout, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
A Singaporean venture capitalist on what makes Singapore and Southeast Asia the future of ‘big impact’ in e-commerce, media, and technology
Jenny Lee, managing partner at GGV Capital in Singapore, says the Southeast Asian region is set to make a "big impact" in several major sectors. ( read original story ...)