Sihwan Kim fired a fine five-under-par 66 in the second round of the Singapore Open to take the clubhouse lead on nine-under at Sentosa Golf Club. The American opened up a three-shot lead over South ... ( read original story ...)
Fuel pump prices in Singapore rise again, by two to seven cents
SINGAPORE - Most oil companies have raised fuel pump prices by two to seven cents from October, in line with rising oil prices as world economies continue to emerge from the pandemic. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eases Isolation, Testing as Omicron Becomes Dominant
Singapore, anticipating a surge of the now-prevalent omicron variant in the country, is taking steps to minimize disruption. ( read original story ...)
Research team sets new efficiency record for solar cell technology
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of solar cells made using perovskite and organic materials. This ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC unveils tighter security measures such as customer notifications for all transactions
OCBC Bank said it has stepped up its security measures, including initiating transaction notifications for fund transfers through PayNow and inter-bank payments for amounts as low as one cent. ( read original story ...)
Samsung pulls ad after a conservative backlash in Singapore featuring a Muslim mom’s loving acceptance of her drag-queen son
Samsung said on Facebook that it was aware the drag queen segment of its new wearables advert was "insensitive and offensive" to some in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
How Strong Are Apple’s Positions In Singapore?
For many smartphone manufacturers, small markets are not interesting. It’s logical. But there are exceptions. We think Singapore is the best proof. Its population is ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO set to open next week, price band set at Rs 218-230 per share, check details here
Adani Group’s FMCG arm Adani Wilmar is all set to enter Dalal Street with its IPO (Initial Public Offering), which opens on7. ( read original story ...)
Why sovereign funds are lapping up tech IPOs
GIC, CPPIB and ADIA—made it to the top ten anchor investor list in India, a reflection of trends like internet penetration, the increasing size of IPOs and their belief in the India story ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC introduces new security measures, including lower default PayNow amounts
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank has introduced a slew of new security measures, including sending instant fund transfer alerts to customers even when one cent is transacted. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Crypto-friendly Singapore’s bitcoin ATM shutdown takes operators by surprise: ‘We’re still in a shock kind of mood.’
Singapore's crackdown on crypto ATMs is an unfriendly signal. Hong Kong, by contrast, has not regulated bitcoin ATMs. ( read original story ...)
Booster vaccine programme to be extended to persons aged 12 to 17 in Singapore
From early next month, the booster vaccination programme will be extended to those aged 12 to 17 years old, the multi-ministerial taskforce on COVID-19 said on Friday (21 January). ( read original story ...)
Singapore in ‘fog of war’, must ride Omicron wave before next steps: Ong Ye Kung
Singapore's next steps beyond the current Omicron wave cannot be predicted as it is in the "fog of war", said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (21 January). Ong ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will extend Covid booster program to teens aged 12 to 17
Singapore is extending its Covid booster program to teens aged between 12 and 17, authorities said. Previously, only those 18 and over were eligible. ( read original story ...)
Singapore expects surge in COVID cases but gentler rise for deaths, hospitalisations
Singapore expects the number of COVID-19 cases to rise sharply as the Omicron variant spreads throughout the community. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s First SPACs Off to Timid Start in Rough Trading Week
A lackluster market debut for the first two blank-check companies to list in Singapore is raising some questions whether the excitement seen for such vehicles in the U.S. early last year will prevail ... ( read original story ...)