When Ms Heather Huang was approaching her due date in early August, she was feeling desperate as she could not hire a confinement ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has done well so far in fight against COVID-19, but must learn from errors: PM Lee
Singapore has done well in the fight against COVID-19 and stabilised the situation, but it must learn from its errors and do better ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore Property Will Part Ways
Real estate investing in Asia’s rival financial hubs won’t look the same after Covid-19 and China’s national security law. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to work with G-20, other bodies to restart travel
Singapore will work with the Group of 20 countries and international organisations to look into gradually restarting cross-border travel, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Thursday.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore’s mangroves can contribute in the battle against climate change
Think of mangroves as a bank account, but instead of storing money, this account stores carbon and actively takes in carbon dioxide ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to work with G-20 and global organisations to restart international travel
The Republic will work with the Group of 20 (G-20) countries and international organisations to look into the gradual restart of cross-border travel, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore remains Asia-Pacific’s most innovative nation
For the seventh consecutive year, Singapore has retained the top spot as Asia-Pacific's most innovative nation in the latest Global Innovation Index.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sea-air freight model an opportunity to uplift Singapore as a transport hub: Experts
The aviation and maritime industries in Singapore are looking to develop their sea-air transshipment abilities, in order to capitalise ... ( read original story ...)
DBS sees robust growth in private banking business, led by family offices
DBS Group's private banking unit has seen its business activity rebound to pre-COVID levels and aims to grow assets under management by 7-8% next year as it seeks a bigger share of the world's-fastest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory activity expands slightly for second consecutive month in August
Singapore’s factory activity expanded for the second consecutive month, after five months of contraction amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees a 174% surge in pharma exports
The pharmaceutical export has seen a 174% surge in April whilst the output saw an 86% spike, a Fitch Solutions report has revealed. As such, the industry is becoming an increasingly important ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore, South Korea to start fast lane for essential business, official travel on Friday
SINGAPORE — Singapore and South Korea have concluded a fast-lane arrangement which will allow for essential business and official travel between the two countries from Friday (Sept 4). The ... ( read original story ...)
Gunvor offers lowest bid in Pakistan LNG import tender
SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Gunvor Singapore has offered the lowest price for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import tender by Pakistan LNG, a document on the Pakistani company’s website showed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stocks Tipped to Beat Asian Peers on Cyclical Rebound
Stocks in Singapore appear to be the best-placed in Asia Pacific to benefit from a potential cyclical recovery and success in finding a cure for the coronavirus, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Business owners in F&B, retail and construction raise concerns about rise in S Pass qualifying salary
The move to further raise the qualifying salary for S Pass holders has drawn concern from businesses owners in some industries, who ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet body okays LNG import from international spot market
Briefing about the outcomes of the committee meeting, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, who presided over the meeting, told reporters that buying LNG from international spot market will cost ... ( read original story ...)