China's Sinopec Corp said on Wednesday it completed a successful trial processing crude oil directly into olefin, making the top Asian refiner one of the world's few companies that have applied the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore of the future: How to make the city endearing
We've ticked off economic competitiveness and desirable urban living. Now, the URA asks Singaporeans to imagine an endearing city as well. What will help us feel the love?. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hanging would be ‘tantamount to executing a child’
An intellectually impaired Malaysian man due to be executed in Singapore on Wednesday gained a last-minute reprieve as a result of contracting COVID-19. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam's final legal bid to ... ( read original story ...)
One of Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2022
As individuals, families and businesses across Asia adapt and evolve on the path of economic recovery, we have deepened our resolve to support our clients in their roadmap to success. ( read original story ...)
Singapore delays satellite road toll system due to global chip shortage
Previously slated to begin by end-2021, the rollout of Singapore's next-generation electronic road pricing system has been pushed back to the second half of 2023 after suppliers of "critical ... ( read original story ...)
UBS celebrates 50 years in Singapore, as a window to the world, connecting people and ideas
UBS is celebrating 50 successful years in Singapore with the official opening of its largest Asia Pacific office at 9 Penang Road. In the launch ceremony officiated by Axel A. Weber, Chairman of the ... ( read original story ...)
Chien Chien Wong appointed Chief Executive Officer for Credit Suisse in Singapore
Wong is the bank’s first female CEO in Singapore – in addition to her current role as the Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific. Chien Chien Wong is appointed CEO Singapore, subject to regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
Collective global action and technology key to tackling climate crisis: Bloomberg forum panel
Technology is key to saving the planet from a climate catastrophe, said Australian Minister Dan Tehan.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to invest heavily in food and agritech startups
Singapore has plans to substantially boost its domestic food industry over the next three years by promoting and funding innovative companies in the sector, the city-state’s government investment fund ... ( read original story ...)
3,474 new COVID cases, 47-year-old among 7 deaths in Singapore
The 613th to 620th fatalities here were aged between 47 and 83. All of them had various underlying medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wealth Tax ‘Not So Easy,’ Prime Minister Lee Says
Singapore’s prime minister said efforts to ease inequalities through wealth taxes face challenges including ensuring fairness and risks to the city-state’s competitiveness. “We need to find a system ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,474 new COVID-19 cases and 7 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,474 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Nov 17), as seven more people died from complications due to the coronavirus. The fatalities were aged between 47 and 83 ... ( read original story ...)
Tarsons Products’ IPO Subscribed 77.5 Times On Last Day Of Issue
The company had priced the issue between Rs 635-662 per share. The IPO comprised of a Rs 150 crore fresh issue and Rs 874 crore offer for sale ... ( read original story ...)
Property analysts unsure whether 6% subsidy clawback for Rochor BTO flats will curb ‘lottery effect’
SINGAPORE - The jury is still out on whether the 6 per cent subsidy clawback upon resale of units in the Rochor Build-To-Order (BTO) project will be able to deter speculative buyers looking for a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Abu Dhabi pilot first MLETR-enabled trade transaction
The world of trade has gained a glimpse of things to come after the completion of the first ever cross-border digital trade financing pilot between two Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Plan on Virus Reopening Remains ‘Step by Step’: PM Lee
Singapore’s game plan for reopening amid Covid-19 remains “step by step,” Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. ( read original story ...)