Let's get you caught up on the day's top stories. 60% of Singapore residents have caught COVID-19, but this doesn't mean we have herd immunity: Ong Ye Kung On record, th ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore grants Vauld parent three-month creditor protection
The Singapore High Court granted the parent of troubled crypto lender Vauld a three-month protection from creditors, giving the company breathing room as it seeks to sell itself to rival Nexo. Nov. 7 ... ( read original story ...)
60% of Singapore residents have caught COVID-19, but this doesn’t mean there is herd immunity: Ong Ye Kung
Many scientists around the world do not think herd immunity is achievable because the coronavirus will continue to mutate, escape the protection of vaccines and infect people, Mr Ong said. ( read original story ...)
How high do business sectors expect their revenue to jump in Q3?
One sector expects its operating receipts to increase by 55%. Most business sectors in Singapore believe their operations and revenue will be better in July, August, and September, data from the ... ( read original story ...)
Celebrating Singapore’s birthday: Shopee connects local sellers with more customers
The e-commerce platform’s 8.8 National Day Sale and Support Local National Day Giveaway help Singapore businesses thrive online while offering customers more value. ( read original story ...)
Importing low-carbon energy could push electricity prices up: EMA | Video
With Singapore aiming to import about a third of its low-carbon energy, the Energy Market Authority warns that additional costs from this move could actually push the price of electricity higher. ( read original story ...)
World’s ‘Brandy King’ Andrew Tan on his childhood dream, how to build a global business & listing Emperador Inc. in Singapore
International media and Singapore-based The Straits Times have described self-made real estate and liquor billionaire Dr. Andrew Tan’s Emperador Inc. as “the world’s largest brandy maker” and the ... ( read original story ...)
At least 93 victims lost RM181 million to business e-mail compromise scams from Jan to March 2022, says Singapore police
In the first three months of 2022, around 93 victims lost at least S$56.2 million (RM181 million) to business e-mail compromise (BEC) scams, said the police on Friday (July 29). ( read original story ...)
Asia Minute: Singapore takes a new approach to solve a chicken shortage
Consumers around the world have faced shortages of various products over the last two years. For several reasons, this summer in Singapore, there’s been a shortage of chicken. And that’s led to some ... ( read original story ...)
Opportunities for Australian F&B Brands in Singapore
Singapore is highly dependent on food and beverage imports and the country presents a highly lucrative market for Australian food brands. ( read original story ...)
Singapore start-up, Luwjistik helps Lion Parcel soar to even greater heights
Luwjistik, a Singapore-based start-up, specialising in e-commerce logistics integration, established a strategic partnership with Indonesian logistics company, Lion Parcel (PT Lion Express), to ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: How will the dominoes fall on Singapore if US, Europe slide into recession?
With recession an increasing risk in the United States and other major economies, slowing growth overseas will affect Singapore’s export-oriented economy, says OCBC’s Selena Ling. ( read original story ...)
MP SPEAKS | Chicken export ban only caused importers to look elsewhere
Ironically, the decision to ban the export of chickens, which may look like a workable short-term solution, will end up hurting local chicken producers and even chicken imports for the following ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore transforms its insolvency framework
Boey Swee Siang, Selina Toh, Suchitra Kumar, and Emerick Tan of RPC Premier Law examine how Singapore’s recently revised insolvency laws will support post-pandemic recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: With US risking recession to fight inflation, how will Singapore be affected?
With recession an increasing risk in the United States and other major economies, slowing growth overseas will affect Singapore’s export-oriented economy, says OCBC’s Selena Ling. ( read original story ...)
Despite resuming operations, Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh says damage done to its business is ‘not small’
SINGAPORE: On any given morning, business is usually brisk at the Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh stall located in Tiong Bahru Market. But thin crowds marked the first day of the popular stall's ... ( read original story ...)