Singapore has recently reported 198 cases of Covid-19 traced to the BA.2 Omicron sub-lineage, which appears to be more infectious than the more common BA.1 ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore homeowner, 28, investigated for allegedly running F&B/KTV business out of landed unit
A total of 187 people, comprising operators, staff and customers, are being investigated after islandwide enforcement checks by the Singapore Police Force (SPF). The checks, which took place between ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: Opportunities and risks? Singapore creators ride NFT wave as new source of income
More local artists are entering the NFT space, drawn by the novelty of the medium and potential new income streams as they look to sell their work. As buyers hop on the bandwagon too, CNA explores the ... ( read original story ...)
From Singapore to Thailand, higher food costs hit Lunar New Year reunion dinner festivities
For some families in Singapore and Indonesia, fish maw and fried food won’t be on the reunion dinner menu. In Thailand, pork prices have shot up by 80 per cent in six months. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 case numbers up, but Singapore should move towards ‘bolder easing’, says expert
COVID-19 infections are rising, but the number of severe cases and deaths should be lower than before, says a public health expert. "We expect that the number of severe cases and deaths will be lower ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Sells Taiwan Consumer-Banking Business to Singapore’s DBS
Citigroup has sold its consumer business in Taiwan to DBS Group as part of chief executive Jane Fraser’s strategy to simplify the U.S. bank’s operations and focus on more lucrative businesses. DBS ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pandemic, border restrictions may hinder Singapore’s economic recovery: Experts
While the economy and employment opportunities are expected to recover further in 2022, risk factors like the Covid-19 pandemic and border restrictions could trip up the process, said economic and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Maintains Position as ASEAN’s Hub for Cross-Border E-Commerce Platforms
Across ASEAN, Singapore has become the central hub for cross-border e-commerce platforms, favored by industry players for the forward-looking planning and deployment by the government of an advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil stocks surge as net imports near 1-1/2-year high
Singapore residual fuel oil inventories jumped 12% in the week ended Jan. 26, rising to a near five-month high, as net import volumes surged, official data showed on Thursday. SINGAPORE, Jan 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump $9.2B in Indonesia projects
Singapore will be investing $9.2 billion to support green investment and build a logistics port hub in Indonesia, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on5. ( read original story ...)
Singapore signs FTA with Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru bloc
It gives greater access to what is collectively the world's 8th largest economy, scrapping most tariffs and allowing local firms to bid for govt projects there. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Singapore must protect global rules-based order: Forum
But panellists at symposium were divided on how best to approach the superpower rivalry between the US and China. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s Frasers Logistics To Sell Singapore Office Tower For $603 Million
Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) agreed to sell an office tower in the Singapore central business district for S$810.8 million ($603 million) as the company pivots towards warehouse assets ... ( read original story ...)
Dialogue Session with Minister or Finance Lawrence Wong and business leaders from the TAC Alliance
Source: Press release Ahead of the announcement of Singapore’s Budget 2022 next month, the Singapore Business Federation organised a dialogue session on the 25th of January between Minister for Financ ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump $12.4 billion in Indonesia’s green economy, logistics port hub
The two countries also hope to enhance their cooperation in the provision of low-carbon energy. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Masdar to explore RE export from Indonesia to Singapore
It will look into the development of a 1.2GW solar capacity in Indonesia. Masdar has entered into an agreement with Tuas Power, EDF Renewables, and PT Indonesia Power to explore the development of 1.2 ... ( read original story ...)