The first shipments of N95 medical masks to reach the U.S. since February are arriving by plane and ship this week, and trucks are standing ready to get them to coronavirus hot spots around the countr ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ramps up rooftop farming plans as virus upends supply chains
Singapore on Wednesday announced new measures to accelerate local food production as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains, including a plan to turn car park rooftops in public ... ( read original story ...)
White House tried to force 3M to send masks from Singapore to US
The White House tried to force 3M to export masks to the US from its hub in Singapore as tensions with the Minnesota-based manufacturer spilled into the open in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Pertamina seeks to defer gasoline imports as coronavirus hits demand
She said sellers should agree to let Indonesia postpone imports at time when global demand has been hit. The country's gasoline imports have fallen by about half of their average monthly total in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Individuals and small businesses receive new incentives to use PayNow
New incentives have been announced to encourage individuals and small businesses to sign up and use PayNow, as part of safe distancing ... ( read original story ...)
4 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt in Singapore
S$50 or 2.5% of statement balance, whichever is higher Citibank 0% p.a. 3.65% p.a. 1.58% Min. 1% of transfer amount or S$50, whichever is higher HSBC 2.5% p.a. 3.2% p.a. $88 Min. 3% of loan balance ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore house prices fall, central bank offers homeowners mortgage relief
“Financial institutions will process all applications expeditiously.” International banks operating in Singapore including Citigroup and Standard Chartered are also joining the relief measures. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Best Balance Transfer in Singapore 2020
You wouldn’t want to end up right back where you started. Here is a summary of the best balance transfer in Singapore for 2020. 6-month Balance Transfer Standard Chartered Funds Transfer 0% interest ... ( read original story ...)
More TV programmes, support for telcos among initiatives to help Singapore residents during ‘circuit breaker’ period
To help Singapore residents through their efforts to stay home in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, a series of media and ... ( read original story ...)
Best Renovation Loan in Singapore 2020
Here are these best renovation loans in Singapore for you to consider. You’ve finally gotten the keys to your ... Income requirement CIMB Renovation-i Financing Eligible for those earning S$24,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unveils initiatives to help population stay connected as stricter COVID-19 measures kick in
Singapore has unveiled several initiatives aimed at helping the local population ... Companies such as CrimsonLogic, HP Inc, Netlink NBN Trust, SGTech, Standard Chartered Bank, and Tata Consultancy ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Banks Offer to Defer Mortgage, SME Loan Payments
Singapore’s central bank said lenders will offer additional relief for consumers and companies battered by the sharp economic slowdown, including a freeze on mortgage and business loan payments and ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Guardian Appoints Head of Asia Pacific to Spearhead Regional Growth
Mobile Guardian, the leading cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and classroom tools platform, has appointed Mark Julien as Head of Asia Pacific, reinforcing their commitment to the region. ( read original story ...)
Rich Asians Face Billions in Losses on Structured Notes
A popular investment among Asia’s wealthy in the years of rock-bottom interest rates has been upended in the recent market rout, leaving investors facing losses estimated to be in the billions of ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches PayNow fund transfers via Google Pay
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - OCBC Bank has brought Google Pay's peer-to-peer (P2P) funds transfer service to Singapore, making the Republic the third country where this service is available. ( read original story ...)
How Insurers and Banks Are Helping You Survive COVID-19 (Whether Quarantine or Debt)
DBS/POSB, HSBC, Prudential, and Manulife will also pay out lump sum cash benefits (which can reach as high as S$1,500) upon either diagnosis or being quarantined as a form of extra financial help. For ... ( read original story ...)