Singapore-based Growthwell Group is tapping on Asia's rising interest in plant-based meat alternatives, having recently invested in research and development into chickpea protein isolates to bring ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek Joins Facebook-Backed Libra Association
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings Pte has joined the Libra Association -- the organization behind Facebook Inc.’s proposed digital currency. ( read original story ...)
Singapore state investor Temasek joins Facebook’s Libra project
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has joined the Facebook-backed Libra digital currency project which has faced intense scrutiny from global regulators worried its launch could erode national ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to cut capital spending estimate by 12% amid virus crisis
Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Friday it would slash capital spending by 12% to S$5.3 billion ($3.72 billion) from a previously planned S$6 billion in the financial year ending March 31 as it grapples ... ( read original story ...)
How One Hedge Fund Made Money Amid Singapore Commodity Meltdown
As Singapore was roiled by troubles at two commodity trading firms that may spark billions in bank losses, one hedge fund eked out a small gain.Tradeflow Capital Management Pte returned a half ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines reports nearly $150 million virus loss
Singapore Airlines reported an annual loss of almost $150 million Thursday, driven by the collapse in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the latest sign of the outbreak's devastating ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Victim: Singapore Airlines Records Its First Ever Annual Loss
Singapore Airlines recorded the first annual net loss in its 48-year history as the coronavirus pandemic severely dented air travel demand. Singapore Airline Group, the parent cor ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s Best Bar for 2020 Is Jigger & Pony in Singapore
The best bar in Asia is Singapore’s Jigger & Pony, with Hong Kong’s The Old Man in the number two position, according to Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Jigger & Pony, which was ninth on the 2019 list, is named ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore enforces social distancing — with a robot dog
Let’s keep Singapore healthy,” comes a woman’s voice, polite but firm. “For your own safety, and for those around you, please stand at least one meter apart. Thank you.” Spot, clearly, is no ordinary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 752 new COVID-19 cases taking tally over 26,000
Singapore's health ministry reported 752 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking city-state's total to 26,098. (Reporting by John Geddie; Editing by A ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based data protection startup Dathena raises $12 million Series A
Dathena, a Singapore-based company that provides AI-based data protection and privacy solutions, announced it has raised a $12 million Series A. Part of the funding will be used to expand Dathena’s co ... ( read original story ...)
Reuters expands program to combat misinformation with Facebook partnership in Singapore
Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news provider, today launched a media verification program in Asia through a new expanded partnership with Facebook’s Third-Party Fact-Checking Program in ... ( read original story ...)
Razer is deploying free mask vending machines in Singapore
Razer is most well-known for its rainbow-hued gaming accessories, but the coronavirus pandemic has recently turned its attention to less fun, but more vital accoutrements. The company announced on ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the robot dog enforcing social distancing in Singapore
Singapore is testing Spot, a four-legged robot, in a public park to assist safe distancing efforts. (Roslan Rahman / AFP/) Leaves crunch underfoot as Spot marches through the park, back straight as a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore offers more grants to help fintech firms ride out pandemic
The SG$6 million ($3.44 million) grant can be used by local fintech companies to cover their daily working capital expenses as well as finance new product development work with financial institutions. ( read original story ...)
Alaska Wants Singapore Airlines To Start Passenger Flights And Potentially Open A Hub In Anchorage During COVID-19
Singaporeans are an attractive population to market tourism in Alaska,” the airport told the U.S. government this week. Anchorage said Singapore has a high per-capita GDP and “a miserably hot and ... ( read original story ...)