While starting a retail e-commerce business is much cheaper compared to a brick-and-mortar shop, it also comes with its own unique challenges. Jessica, the founder of DrawnBy: shares with us her ... ( read original story ...)
Keppel and Electricite Du Laos in hydro import deal
Keppel Electric Pte Ltd (Keppel), a subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Pte Ltd (KI), and Electricite Du Laos (EDL) are exploring collaboration opportunities in renewable energy, with the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Raising foreign talent wages will hurt Singapore’s business competitiveness’
Raising wages and levy on issuing employment pass to reduce competition for jobs will hurt Singapore's business competitiveness and increase costs for companies, according to small- and medium-sized ... ( read original story ...)
Brands Eyeing Chinese Expats in Singapore to Fuel Sales Post-COVID-19
As retail sales steadily recover, Chinese Expats have renewed their strong shopping sentiment with 63% spending more post COVID-19: EternityX survey reveals. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 September ... ( read original story ...)
Nandita Banna, 21, is Singapore’s Miss Universe 2021
Ms Banna will now represent Singapore for the December event, the 70th Miss Universe international competition in Eilat, Israel. ( read original story ...)
Delays in furniture deliveries from Johor to Singapore as COVID-19 curbs jam production lines
Industry players are hopeful that the supply chain will be restored fully as Johor ramps up vaccination efforts. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,012 new COVID-19 cases, highest since April last year
Singapore's health ministry reported 1,012 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the highest since April last year. A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some COVID-19 measures has prompted Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
SGX queries Spackman group on planned disposal of Zip Cinema business for $20.5 million
SGX noted that its annual report had said Zip Cinema has achieved "notable critical and box office success".. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Could a Singapore scheme for domestic workers be a model for changing Hong Kong’s live-in rule for helpers?
Under Singapore’s Household Services Scheme, foreign workers can be employed by companies instead of households, meaning they are no longer trapped in their employer’s house round the clock. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,009 new COVID-19 cases, highest since April last year
Singapore's health ministry reported 1,009 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the highest since April last year. A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some COVID-19 measures has prompted ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s The Online Citizen news website stops operating after government suspends its license
"The licensing regime is simply meant to strike fear in the minds of the would-be donors and subscribers to prevent them from supporting independent journalism in Singapore." ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore To Trial Import Of Hydropower From Laos
Singapore To Trial Import Of Hydropower From Laos. September 18th, 2021 | 11:20 AM | 22 views. VIENTIANE. Singapore will begin trialling the import of hydropowe ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 935 new COVID-19 cases, highest since April last year
Singapore's health ministry reported 935 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest since April last year. A man receives his vaccination at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination center in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks inch higher despite muted export growth
Investors sent the local market higher on Friday despite export growth for August missing an analyst forecast. The Straits Times Index (STI) inched up 0.2 per cent, or 6.69 points, to 3,071.23 points ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines uses up last $600m of $8.8b from 2020 rights issue
Net proceeds of $6.2 billion from additional mandatory convertible bonds yet to be utilised.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Aims to Lure High-Growth Firms to List on City’s Bourse
The Government unveiled a package of initiatives on Friday to attract high-growth, high-tech local and regional companies to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The biggest initiative is the setting ... ( read original story ...)