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 ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO Opens Tomorrow
Mumbai: The initial public offering (IPO) of Adani Wilmar, a joint venture company between Gautam Adani-led conglomerate Adani Group and Singapore's Wilmar Group, will open for su ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar Rs 3,600 cr IPO to open for subscription on January 27
The initial public offering (IPO) of Adani Wilmar, a 50:50 joint venture company between Gautam Adani-led conglomerate Adani Group and Singapore's Wilmar Group, will open for public subscription on7. ( read original story ...)
Why was OCBC the target of the recent phishing attacks?
One cybersecurity expert pointed out a potential weakness in OCBC’s digital token set-up procedure that might have made it an attractive target. ( read original story ...)
OCBC goodwill gesture raises scam compensation question
Singapore bank OCBC has agreed to reimburse S$8.5 million to 469 customers who fell for an SMS phishing scam in December. It is a generous move, but perhaps a surprising one; scammers impersonating ... ( read original story ...)
UOB injects $425 million into China subsidiary
SINGAPORE - UOB is beefing up its China subsidiary so it can provide more regional services and sustainability-related solutions. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Singapore must protect global rules-based order: Forum
But panellists at symposium were divided on how best to approach the superpower rivalry between the US and China. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( 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 investments topped US$8.8 billion in 2021, led by chips and biotech
Electronics saw the largest investment – led by the demand to meet a global chip shortage, while biomedical manufacturing overtook the chemicals sector as the second biggest draw for investors. ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO opens tomorrow: Everything you need to know
The Rs 3,600 crore initial public offering (IPO) of edible oil manufacturer Adani Wilmar is available from January 27-31, 2022. It has a price band of Rs 218-230 per share. ( 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 ...)
Wildlife Reserves Singapore ex-manager admits taking S$51,750 in bribes for her silence on price-fixing
SINGAPORE: When a manager at Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) discovered that contractors providing services to her company were engaging in corrupt price-fixing, she was offered a bribe ... ( read original story ...)
UOB projects Budget 2021 deficit at $5.8b
The value is 1.1% of Singapore's GDP. Ahead of the announcement of Budget 2022 on 18 February, UOB released their projections as well as reviews on the 2021 budget. Whilst the economy contracted 5.4% ... ( 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 ...)