Energy, an integrated financing platform to drive the development and adoption of energy efficiency projects for buildings and homes across four markets, starting in Singapore. The bank said that this ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister says need to counter rising wealth inequality
Singapore needs to guard against rising inequality and is studying options to expand its system of wealth taxes, said the country’s finance minister. ( read original story ...)
18 female students make this year’s Singapore 100 Women in Tech List
Singapore 100 Women in Tech List not only highlights inspiring women in the tech industry – but young talents from secondary schools and tertiary institutions, too. ( read original story ...)
Youngest COVID-19 fatality in Singapore reported with 23-year-old person among 15 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 2,932 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday (Oct 14) as 15 more people died from complications due to the virus. The fatalities are eight men and seven women. The deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slips 3 places in global rule of law rankings amid Covid-19 impact on justice systems
SINGAPORE - Singapore has slipped three places in a global ranking of rule of law and fallen outside the top three spots in the region for the first time since 2015. ( read original story ...)
Singapore drops to 17th in the world for rule of law
SINGAPORE - Singapore has slipped three places in a global ranking of rule of law and fallen outside the top three spots in the region for the first time since 2015.This is based on an index compiled ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Fund Manager One Heritage Group Expands Asia Footprint in Singapore
Fund Manager One Heritage Holdings Group ("The Group") has announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Singapore, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in South East Asia. One Heritage ... ( read original story ...)
Property no longer a stable nest egg
Housing affordability is predicted to worsen as enduring WFH arrangements force homeowners to buy larger homes, and price-to-income ratios achieve multi-year highs. ( read original story ...)
Singapore electricity provider iSwitch Energy quits market, pressure on others
Open Electricity Market website shows only 8 out of the 12 existing retailers offering plans for consumers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grows at slower pace
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy expanded at a slower annual pace in the third quarter compared with the previous three-month period when growth was boosted by a low-base effect. Gross domestic product ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore casinos now request proof of vaccination
Singapore’s two casino resorts have implemented since Wednesday new entry measures for gaming patrons, requesting proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or some other form of stricter controls. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Likely To Test Resistance At 3,200 Points
The Singapore stock market has tracked higher in back-to-back sessions, collecting almost 55 points or 1.7 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,165-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
What a Hawker Center Tells Us About Singapore’s Re-Opening
From new vaccine rules for food halls and malls to the central bank’s surprise tightening, Singapore is inching forward in its Covid response toward a new normal. ( read original story ...)
Worst may be over for Singapore’s aerospace industry as businesses start hiring again
SINGAPORE: After being pummelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore’s aerospace industry is slowly getting back on its feet with businesses looking to hire again. Industry players said the worst may ... ( read original story ...)
Coda Payments acquires mobile esports tournament platform BAASH
Coda Payments acquires mobile esports tournament platform BAASH. The mobile esports platform expands the Coda suite of gaming products to serve millions of passionate gamers and c ... ( read original story ...)
VTL likely to see some import of Covid-19, but that will have little impact on Singapore
SINGAPORE - More travellers will be entering Singapore without the need to quarantine as the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme is extended to nine more countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)