On Friday (), Finance Minister and Multi-ministry Taskforce co-chair Lawrence Wong responded to public concerns that the MTF is repeatedly shifting its goalposts on the road to Singapore's reopening. ( read original story ...)
‘Critical period’, but Singapore ‘not reversing course’ on treating Covid-19 as endemic as cases soar
Minister says no need for lockdown ‘at this juncture’, but tightening of measures can’t be ruled out entirely. ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to reopen amid concern over ‘sharp increase’ in COVID-19 cases
SINGAPORE: As Singapore plans to reopen economic activities, the government on Friday expressed concerns over a "sharp increase" in the number of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks that might ... ( read original story ...)
DBS turns to Kim Huat in scam battle
Singapore’s DBS has unleashed an unlikely new weapon against impersonation scams: a strange blue-haired man called Kim Huat. ( read original story ...)
DBS Honoured as ‘World’s Best Bank’ for Fourth Straight Year
DBS commended for "not just surviving a crisis, but using it as a chance to innovate and to be a better bank" SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, DBS has been ... ( read original story ...)
DBS bags World Best Bank award, recognised for digital initiatives during pandemic
Obits.sg SINGAPORE - DBS was on Friday (Sept 10) awarded the World's Best Bank title by British publication Euromoney for the fourth consecutive year. Euromoney also named DBS the World's Best Digital ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s best bank for SMEs 2021: UOB
Singapore’s UOB is different. The SME segment has long been a large driver of the bank’s revenues and profits, accounting for around 20% today. Those SMEs – an outsized driver of the entire ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s best digital bank 2021: DBS
A flurry of new services, including DBS Digital Exchange and Climate Impact X, have kept the Singaporean lender in pole position. ( read original story ...)
DBS rolls out self-managed card payment control features
Users will be able to set spending limits and block cards, amongst other features. DBS Singapore’s cardholders are now able to personally select and manage the security access on their card accounts, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore maintains current COVID-19 rules, monitors for severe cases
Singapore sees no need to tighten COVID-19 curbs for now despite a spike in infections over recent weeks, a top official said on Friday, but will not press ahead with more reopening moves as it ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Covid-19 cases likely to soon exceed 1,000, next 2-4 weeks crucial for Singapore
Mr Gan noted that many people have asked if the Government is going back on its plans to reopen the economy despite Singapore's high vaccination rates. About 81 per cent of the population has been ... ( read original story ...)
Daily COVID cases to hit 1,000 ‘very soon’ as Singapore rolls out booster shots programme
Singapore will soon reach more than 1,000 daily COVID-19 cases, even as it prepares to roll out its vaccine booster programme next Tuesday (14 September). ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore be ‘bolder’ with its reopening, experts ask
After saying announcing a strategy shift in Jun in that Covid-19 would be treated as endemic, the government dismayed many with the possibility of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seeks to Keep Covid Endemic Path Despite Case Surge
The moves come as the government seeks to assuage a population that’s been rattled by the rapid rise in cases, and amid divided sentiment over the country’s pledge to cautiously reopen. Health ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia’s start-ups are moving with caution amid IPO frenzy, venture capitalist says
Appetite for Southeast Asia's start-ups is growing, but that hunger could remain unsated for some time, according to venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Singapore SPACs Need to Go Hunting in Bigger Markets
Singapore has seen just three initial public offerings this year, garnering less than $250 million. The 69 IPOs in rival Hong Kong have netted $35 billion. Clearly, Singapore Exch ... ( read original story ...)