Tag: business

Covid mentioned in 527 deaths last week compared to 404 the week before; Singapore experts say there may be hundreds of deaths each year from endemic Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore residual fuel oil inventories fell 2% in the week ended Aug. 18 to an over five-month low amid limited net imports, official data showed on Thursday. SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

A blockchain trial initiated by Australia and Singapore has shown that trade documents can be exchanged across two digital-verification systems. ( read original story ...)

Singapore-based Future Ready Food Safety Hub, known as FRESH, will focus on novel foods, aquaculture and agriculture to support the nation’s food security goals and meet the needs of consumers. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will require all its front-line employees based in Singapore, including pilots and cabin crew, to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Sept 1, the national ... ( read original story ...)

The Republic is looking to allow travel for business and leisure while ensuring healthcare facilities are not overwhelmed.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Australian Border Force said its work with the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and Singapore Customs demonstrates the blockchain tech's value as a framework to connect governments ... ( read original story ...)

Australian Border Force (ABF), the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), and Singapore Customs, along with industry ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) rose last month at a better-than-expected pace, aided by electronic and non-electronic shipments such as specialised machinery, pharmaceuticals and ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC Holdings said Monday it has agreed to buy AXA Singapore for $575 million to boost its global wealth and insurance franchise in the city-state and support its expansion across Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 12.7% in July from a year ago, largely on shipments of non-electronics including ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore is considering a plan to allow groups of vaccinated travelers to enter the country on carefully controlled itineraries.Business groups in Hong Kong slammed the decision to further curb ... ( read original story ...)

Axa has agreed to sell Axa Singapore to HSBC for a total cash consideration of $575mn, as the carrier looks to continue simplifying its business. ( read original story ...)

HSBC makes 90%t of its profit in Asia, says it plans to redouble efforts to seize more of the market in the region. ( read original story ...)

HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of AXA Insurance (Singapore) for US$575 million. ( read original story ...)

HSBC's insurance arm plans to buy the Singapore insurance business of its French rival AXA for US$575 million as it strengthens its focus on growth opportunities in Asia, particularly among the region ... ( read original story ...)