Even though 88 per cent of Singaporeans are internet users, those not digitally savvy feel cut off from loved ones and religious services, affecting their mental health. ( read original story ...)
As Ramadan shifts online, Singapore’s ‘digitally estranged’ seniors finding it hard to cope
Even though 88 per cent of Singaporeans are internet users, those not digitally savvy feel cut off from loved ones and religious services, affecting their mental health. ( read original story ...)
2,000 underprivileged households getting care packs with food essentials
About 2,000 underprivileged households will be receiving care packs with food essentials over the next week as part of an initiative by the People's Association (PA).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Can I visit my friend or boyfriend, can I travel overseas for work from June 2
Will more bank branches reopen? The Straits Times answers some questions about what you can do from June 2.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: More bank branches set to reopen from June 2
When Singapore's circuit breaker period ends on June 1, more businesses and activities will progressively be allowed to resume.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB wealth advisers step up to help clients protect investments
UOB wealth advisers step up to help clients protect investments amid COVID-19 uncertainty; sees 70 per cent rise in portfolio reviews United Overseas Bank (UOB) Wealth Advisers have intensified suppor ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks have no plans to cut back on physical branches despite rise of digital banking | Video
Despite an increase in the number of people accessing online banking services during the circuit breaker period, Singapore's three local banks say there are no plans to cut back on their physical ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Singapore banks to keep wage subsidies
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 22):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Citi Singapore returns COVID-19 Jobs Support Scheme payouts
Citi Singapore has returned payouts under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) and will decline future payments from the Government under the ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: New Singapore Government measures must be more targeted than previous three Budgets
While new fiscal stimulus is needed to save jobs and businesses in Singapore, focus must also be on building longer-term resilience, says OCBC ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Government Advisers Propose Regional Stablecoin for 4 Asian Countries
The stablecoin would help facilitate trade among four Asian countries, which is key to economic recovery in the region after coronavirus, proponents said. ( read original story ...)
Wage subsidies from Jobs Support Scheme will be used to create new jobs: Singapore banks
Local banks in Singapore are using the wage subsidies from the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) to create new jobs during the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Singapore returns COVID-19 Jobs Support Scheme payouts
Citibank Singapore has returned payouts under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) and will decline future such payouts from the Government. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Negative Rates Creep In With Flush Liquidity
Negative interest rates are creeping into Singapore.The nation’s overnight borrowing rate was less than two basis points above zero on Tuesday, down from the year’s high of 1.68% in January. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Manulife US Reit, Del Monte, Vicom, Keppel DC Reit, PropNex
Manulife US Reit: The office real estate investment trust (Reit) has obtained a US$100 million five-year secured green loan from OCBC Bank. Proceeds will be used primarily to refinance Peachtree, a 27 ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore rebuts claims Manpower Minister Josephine Teo profited from migrant worker housing
Surbana Jurong – whose international chief executive Teo Eng Cheong is Teo’s husband – in the conversion of the Singapore Expo, an exhibition centre, into a facility housing 8,000 beds. The centre is ... ( read original story ...)