The World Economic Forum plans to go ahead with its annual meeting in Singapore this August despite a jump in coronavirus cases that prompted the Asian city-state to reimpose restrictions and tighten ... ( read original story ...)
CG Power board okays preferential allotment of shares to Standard Chartered Bank
The board has approved the issuance and allotment of 1,38,45,000 shares of the company of face value of Rs 2 each on preferential basis at a price of Rs 73.10, including premium of Rs 71.10 per equity ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Flipkart plans $1 billion fundraising ahead of IPO
The fundraising could double to up to $2 billion — depending on investor appetite — and is largely for expansion, catalysing valuation ahead of the Flipkart IPO, as well as competing better with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong condemns alleged attack on woman of Indian descent over mask
In a Facebook post on Monday night, Lee said while people may be anxious and stressed because of the COVID-19 pandemic "that does not justify racist attitudes and actions, much less physically abusing ... ( read original story ...)
Mariam Jaafar on Land Transport Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill
A Bill up for debate in Parliament empowers the Land Transport Authority to set standards on electric vehicle charging devices and equipment to protect public safety. MP Mariam Jaafar asked if it ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to push for sustainability initiatives, renewable energy in S-E Asia: new CSO
SINGAPORE - Sustainability initiatives must have a real impact across the region and go beyond headline target figures, said UOB's new chief sustainability officer Eric Lim on Tuesday (May 11).. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM condemns alleged racist attack on Indian-origin woman
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has condemned the incident where a 30-year-old man allegedly kicked a 55-year-old Singaporean woman of Indian origin in the chest in what was said to be a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will fail if it allows racism, xenophobia: Senior minister K Shanmugam warns
The alleged assault of the woman, which is currently being investigated by the police, drew condemnation from several ministers. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone-backed Sona Comstar receives Sebi nod for Rs 6,000 crore IPO
The public offer comprises a fund raise via a fresh issuance of shares amounting to Rs 300 crore and Rs 5,700 crore through an offer-for-sale by shareholder Singapore VII Topco III Pte Ltd., which is ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Cycle: Ex-offender forms riding group to Break The Cycle of recidivism
SINGAPORE - Growing up, Andrew Ong was like any other ordinary child. But his world fell apart during his secondary school years with the break-up of his parents' marriage.. Read more at straitstimes. ( read original story ...)
Singapore will fail if racism and xenophobia take root: Shanmugam
Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam was speaking in Parliament, after a woman was allegedly kicked and subjected to racial slurs while ... ( read original story ...)
At the same time, about 50% of workers in Singapore do not earn enough to pay taxes
The Online Citizen Asia Foreigners contributed approximately 32% in personal income tax per year while 50% of workers do not earn enough to pay taxes Parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Former BP director jailed, ordered to pay more than S$6 million for taking bribes
SINGAPORE: A former director of BP Singapore was jailed for 54 months and ordered to pay a penalty of about S$6.22 million on Tuesday (May 11) for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks open lower on Tuesday; STI down 0.6%
SINGAPORE shares opened lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight decline as tech shares weighed on the broader market.Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Pepper IPO: 10 Things you Must Know Before ASX Listing
We breakdown some of the key pieces of information from the Pepper Money prospectus and look at the top ten things investors should know before the initial public offering (IPO). Pepper Money ... ( read original story ...)
Shell finance manager Kelly Lim joins Cleantech Solar as CFO
Singapore-based renewable energy firm Cleantech Solar has hired Kelly Lim from Shell as chief financial officer. ( read original story ...)