Singapore weathered its worst recession since independence in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu to redesign Singapore office to support flexible working in Singapore
Fujitsu has announced plans to reconfigure its Singapore office so that employees will have different spaces throughout the office to conduct casual face-to-face meetings, as well as for social ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Air Trials Pre-Departure Covid Tests to Revive Travel
Singapore Airlines Ltd. has set up pre-departure coronavirus tests for passengers through its booking platforms as part of efforts to revive travel demand destroyed by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
The key players in Singapore’s thriving fintech space
With a vibrant investor scene, a sufficiently talented tech pool, and the requisite regulatory frameworks in place, it’s perhaps no surprise that ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in the news: Bajaj Finance, Hind Zinc, HDFC AMC & Bajaj Finserv
L&T Technology, Sterlite Technologies, VST Industries and GMM Pfaudler are some of the companies which will disclose their December quarter earnings during the day. ( read original story ...)
Singapore may act to stall rising home prices
Singapore may be considering another round of measures to cool residential prices, according to market analysts, who see recent ministerial remarks as a signal for the possible move. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Tipped To Reclaim 3,000-Point Level
The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Tuesday, one session after snapping the three-day winning streak in which it had gathered almost 30 points or 1 percent. The Straits Times Index now ... ( read original story ...)
Here are the Singapore blue-chip stocks with potential for double-digit returns
Singapore stocks were among Asia's worst performers last year, with the benchmark FTSE Straits Times Index closing 2020 around 11.8% lower. ( read original story ...)
Singapore steps up bid to become Asia Spacs hub
Singapore would be the first exchange in Asia to join the rush of tech-focused Spacs, one of the hottest asset classes in the US, where blank cheque vehicles raised a record $80bn in 2020. Sponsors ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore economy set for V-shaped recovery this year but jobs market may take longer to rebound
While the outlook for the Singapore economy looks promising, several factors are still in play which requires caution, says OCBC’s Selena Ling. ( read original story ...)
Business groups pledge support for fair hiring and work practices
Trade associations and chambers (TACs) pledged their support for fair hiring and employment practices yesterday. In a joint statement released by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the 29 TACs ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainalytics recruits Marika Stocker to sustainable finance team in Singapore
Sustainability consultancy has recruited Marika Stocker to bolster its sustainable finance offering in Singapore. Stocker joins as senior manager of sustainable finance, moving fr ... ( read original story ...)
Inside OCBC Bank’s vaccination benefits for staff
OCBC Bank is expanding its employee care programme with new benefits for those who will take the vaccine against COVID-19. A total of 10,000 employees in Singapore will be covered by the vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s UOB Asset Management completes acquisition of Vietnam fund manager
Singapore’s UOB Asset Management Ltd has completed its S$6.7 million (US$5.04 million) acquisition of VAM Vietnam Fund Management Joint Stock Company, a move that expands its operations to nine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines aims to vaccinate entire workforce, become first fully-vaccinated carrier in the world
Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung, as well as Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Phong Choon, are currently urging all employees of the country’s national carrier to receive their vaccinations within ... ( read original story ...)
Sequans and Thales Extend Collaboration on Next Generation LTE-M, NB-IoT, and Cat 1 Solutions
Thales is using Sequans' second generation Monarch 2 and Calliope 2 chip platforms for its new generation Cinterion IoT modules, LTE-M, NB-IoT, Cat 1 ... ( read original story ...)