Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) announced on Wednesday that the Singapore purchasing managers' index (PMI), an early indicator of manufacturing activity, declined ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered to Launch Institutional Crypto Exchange
Standard Chartered’s innovation arm has formed a joint venture with BC Technology Group to offer digital asset brokerage and exchange services. ( read original story ...)
Crossing Continents — a sparkling history of Standard Chartered Bank
Smith’s authorised account is excellent, but focuses more on a colourful history than recent corporate failings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s factory activity in May expands for 11th consecutive month
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s factory activity expanded for the 11th consecutive month in May, albeit at a slower rate of growth due to the impact of ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 curbs slow down Singapore manufacturing activity in May
SINGAPORE - Mobility curbs at home and abroad to contain a flare up of Covid-19 slowed manufacturing activity in Singapore last month, even as the sector grew for an 11th month. However, analysts said ... ( read original story ...)
Mass grave of WWII massacre victims could be hiding under field in Singapore
Archeologists are investigating a lawn that's thought to cover the mass grave of the victims of a wartime massacre in Singapore, ahead of the construction of a hospital extension on the site. The open ... ( read original story ...)
Sinovac COVID vaccine approved for use in Singapore: MOH
Authorities confirmed on Wednesday (2 June) that China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore under the special access route for private healthcare providers, a day after it was ... ( read original story ...)
15 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore; all Hua Zai food stalls to shut amid ‘likely ongoing transmission’ among workers
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 15 new COVID-19 community cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jun 1), including seven with no links to previous cases. ( read original story ...)
Garmin Adds Constant Connectivity to its Ultimate Forerunner 945
Garmin’s Forerunner 945 LTE extends the 945 as its ultimate watch with a few small refinements and a major safety and connectivity feature. It is critical to call out that the 945 LTE is not a phone ... ( read original story ...)
Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE review (hands on): A perfect running watch for an imperfect world
There are a number of scenarios for which you’d want the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE and its ability to summon help without needing your phone. In May, 21 ultramarathoners died during a race in China ... ( read original story ...)
10 popular Indian grocery stores in Singapore
Taking the time out to explore and find these Indian grocery stores can be quite time consuming and overwhelming. So, here is a compiled list of 10 popular Indian grocery and provision stores in ... ( read original story ...)
Some Singapore private healthcare providers consider offering Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine after WHO approval
SINGAPORE: At least two private healthcare operators are considering offering WHO-approved vaccines, including China's Sinovac shots, which was ... ( read original story ...)
Property Trends: Why Singapore, Japan, Australia and New Zealand Rank High on Buyers’ List
As real estate markets continue to recover in 2021, Asia-Pacific has been showing a faster recovery than other markets—and the reasons are interlinked. Here's why both local and international buyers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks reverse gains, STI down 0.82%
Singapore shares extended their losses on Wednesday after opening in negative territory. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) This comes as Wall Street finished little changed on Tuesday. IG market ... ( read original story ...)
Importer fined for illegally importing 63kg of vegetables
SINGAPORE: An importer was fined S$4,500 for illegally importing fresh vegetables for sale, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Wednesday (Jun 2). ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore residents look to Sinovac shot as alternative to mRNA vaccines
Alongside Singapore’s inoculation drive of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, private doctors can apply to administer shots from a bank of 200,000 Sinovac doses. ( read original story ...)