Singapore witnessed low international arrivals in 2021 but showed indications of improvement after implementing a quarantine credit system for vaccinated visitors and issuing cash vouchers, according ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 4,832 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 4,832 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total tally to 327,602. Of the new cases, 1,836 were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore attracted S$11.8 billion of investments in 2021; more than 17,000 new jobs expected in next 5 years | Video
Singapore attracted S$11.8 billion in fixed asset investments in 2021, commitments that are expected to create more than 17,000 jobs over the next five years, said the Economic Development Board (EDB) ... ( read original story ...)
Quarantine-free travel from Singapore to Batam and Bintan: Here’s what you need to know
SINGAPORE: Hotels and businesses in Bintan and Batam have seen a spike in interest from visitors in Singapore since Indonesia's announcement on Monday (Jan 24) that it will start a quarantine-free ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airport Hones COVID-19 Strategy
Comprehensive COVID-19-prevention measures have helped maintain travel to and from Singapore Changi Airport and management is now focusing on making the experience more passenger-friendly, according ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: The MAS tightens its monetary policy on inflation concerns – UOB
Barnabas Gan, Economist at UOB Group, assesses the recent unscheduled monetary policy meeting by the MAS. “In an off-cycle monetary policy meeting (25 Jan), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Grants Approval for INDICAID COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test as Consumer Self-test for SARS-CoV-2 Control
PHASE Scientific International LTD (PHASE Scientific), today announced that its INDICAID™ COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (INDICAID™) has received authorisation from the Health Sciences Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
DNV-led consortium to conduct ammonia bunkering safety study in Singapore
Th e Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has awarded its ammonia bunkering safety study in Singapore to a DNV-led consortium aimed at accelerating the shipping industry's decarbonisation ... ( read original story ...)
Fancy a Bintan or Batam trip without quarantining on arrival? What you need to know about travelling there from Singapore – and coming back
Those travelling from Singapore are only allowed to visit Nongsa in Batam and Lagoi in Bintan. SINGAPORE: Hotels and businesses in Bintan and Batam have seen a spike in interest from visitors in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore firms as leading city for Asian HQs
The city-state landed $12.3 billion in fixed asset investment last year as Chinese companies joined the American and European multinationals based there. ( read original story ...)
Singapore records low international arrivals in 2021
Singapore had recorded low international arrivals in 2021, but saw signs of recovery after introducing a quarantine waiver system for vaccinated visitors and offering cash vouchers, its tourism ... ( read original story ...)
Business investment into Singapore dropped 31% in 2021
Business investment commitments into Singapore dropped about 31% last year, marking the first decline in five years and after hitting a more than decade high in 2020, government data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Chips, Biotech Lead Singapore’s $8.8 Billion Investments Draw
Singapore attracted S$11.8 billion ($8.8 billion) in investment commitments last year, led by semiconductor manufacturers ramping up production to meet a global chip shortage and biotechnology firms ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Inflation Rate 2022 – What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
OK, confession time. Even though I know that Inflation is Very Bad and I should do all I can to stay ahead of it, I must confess I haven’t a clue what the Singapore inflation rate actually is. Well, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shock Sparks Forecasts of More Tightening in April
Singapore’s central bank isn’t done yet, with economists predicting further tightening at its next scheduled meeting after a surprise move Tuesday to blunt rising inflation risks.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s M1 to Offer 5G-powered Cloud Gaming Services with Blacknut
M1 announced an exclusive partnership with market leading cloud gaming specialist Blacknut, to bring an all-you-can-play 5G-powered cloud gaming service ... ( read original story ...)