SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Once part of daily life for Singapore, conferences in the era of COVID-19 are a meticulously planned operation in the global business hub, which is due to host 'Davos in Asia" in ... ( read original story ...)
COVID: Two M’sians among 44 imported cases in Singapore on Monday
Two Malaysians are among the 44 new COVID-19 imported cases reported in Singapore on Monday, according to the republic’s Ministry of Health. Both work permit holders arrived from Malaysia, said the ... ( read original story ...)
Bakuun hires finance chief
Limin joined the group 18 January and will be based in the newly established Bakuun Holdings office in Singapore. He will head the finance organization and will also prepare for Bakuun.com’s initial ... ( read original story ...)
DBS digital solution makes corporate audit confirmation easier
DBS Bank has rolled out the banking industry's first digital audit confirmation solution on its online corporate banking platform DBS Ideal.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Mobile app to help NUS undergrads land their dream jobs
More than 13,000 students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have downloaded a mobile application to help prepare them for the workforce.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s SGX and Temasek partner to bolster digital asset infrastructure
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is partnering with state investment company Temasek Holdings to improve the city state's digital asset infrastructure in capital markets, including potentially tying up with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore activists appeal court ruling on gay sex ban
The law, known as Section 377A, is rarely enforced but activists say it still jars with Singapore’s increasingly modern and vibrant culture ... ( read original story ...)
First commercial autonomous bus services hit Singapore roads
Country's first commercial driverless bus services will run two routes at Singapore Science Park 2 and Jurong Island over a three-month pilot, during which data will be collected to assess the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia trade finance bounces back
Fourth-quarter numbers from Asia’s biggest trade finance banks suggest that business in the region has bounced back rapidly. Corporates have changed their approach to their manufacturing bases and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore can be more relevant as a hub, if it responds well to Covid-19 situation: Lawrence Wong
When international investors and the broader global community think about having some presence in Asia, Singapore ought to be the first answer that comes to mind.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore Says Crypto Could Replace Gold as Store of Value
Bank of Singapore said cryptocurrencies have the potential to replace gold as a store of value – if they can overcome a number of hurdles. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange talks pipeline of IPOs and digital asset venture with Temasek
Michael Syn of the Singapore Exchange discusses what is in its initial public offering pipeline, plus its joint digital asset venture with Temasek Holdings. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Introduces ESG Derivatives
Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced today that it has launched ESG derivatives today to promote the integration ESG into institutional investment portfolios. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore Says Cryptocurrencies “Could Replace Gold as a Store of Value” but Unlikely to Displace Fiat Currencies
A new research note released by the Bank of Singapore (BOS) suggests that cryptocurrencies are more likely to replace gold as a store of value. However, the note says it is unlikely that such digital ... ( read original story ...)
DBS rolls out digital audit confirmation package for SMEs
With corporate Singapore busy closing their accounts for Financial Year 2020, DBS is helping to make that time-consuming task simpler by leveraging its digital capabilities to roll out the industry’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s contact tracing technology sparks privacy concerns
Singapore's digital contact tracing program has raised concerns after the government admitted that data collected by it can be handed to police for criminal investigations. This is in contrast with ... ( read original story ...)