Carro, one of Southeast Asia’s biggest online marketplaces for used cars, has raised $360 million led by SoftBank Vision Fund II to fuel expansion in Thailand and Indonesia before pursuing a U.S. ( read original story ...)
Time warp: 3 themed itineraries to discover old-time Singapore
Rent a car and enjoy a blast from the past with these old-school experiences right here in sunny Singapore Singapore may be a renowned global hub that houses Michelin-starred dining, iconic structures ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Cleaner at Clementi housing blocks sole unlinked case in Singapore; 10 new cases linked to Bukit Merah View market
A 79-year-old man who works as a cleaning worker at blocks 375 and 376 on Clementi Avenue 4 was the sole reported community case yesterday (June 14) that has no known source of infection. In its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens border measures for travellers from Fiji; eases for those from Israel
All travellers serving a 21-day SHN will undergo COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests on-arrival, on day 14 of their SHN, and before the end of their 21-day SHN period. ( read original story ...)
Singapore car marketplace Carro raises $478m to become a unicorn, eyes IPO
Singapore-based car marketplace Carro said on Tuesday (June 15) it has raised US$360 million (S$478 million) in its latest funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, becoming the region's latest ... ( read original story ...)
‘Alibaba of cars’ becomes next Singapore unicorn after SoftBank-led $360m injection
The startup will use the new funds to expand its offerings across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore – markets where the company said it saw significant growth in the past year. It will also ... ( read original story ...)
Two Shots Versus Delta; Singapore’s School Plans: Virus Update
There was positive news on the vaccine front, with two-dose shots from Pfizer Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc proving highly effective at preventing hospitalization of those with Covid-19’s delta variant, ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Singapore Prime Day 2021: Support small businesses
If you want to support small business owners this Prime Day, while taking advantage of the savings, here are some early deals (up to 40%) we think are useful for you. ( read original story ...)
NFTMUSIC.AI: The Breakthrough Utility Token for the Music Industry
NFTMUSIC.AI: The Breakthrough Utility Token for the Music Industry. SINGAPORE, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NFTMUSIC.AIhave released details of a new platform which enables artis ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists think they can use your body to wirelessly charge electronics
Wireless charging is a smartphone feature we’ve come to take for granted and expect from every high-end handset. But wireless charging tech is only in its infancy, and what we currently refer to as ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Health-backed medical data company LinkDoc files for US IPO
The Beijing-based company, which offers cancer-focused healthcare services, reported a 41% jump in revenue for the three months ended March 31. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Gen-Z Are Borrowing Too Freely, Central Bank Worries
This is an unhealthy trend.” Among those sounding the alarm is the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the city-state’s de-facto central bank, which has launched a media campaign warning the payment ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered and ENGIE announce successful execution of the former’s first Green Banker’s Guarantee in Singapore
Singapore's Green Plan is coming along well ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s growth could surpass Govt’s 4% to 6% forecasts: Analysts
Singapore's economic growth could surpass the Government's forecasts, despite the latest round of tighter Covid-19 restrictions. The Republic's gross domestic product (GDP) may expand by 6.5 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
What the G7’s global tax reform plan could mean for Singapore
SINGAPORE: The recent landmark accord among the Group of Seven (G7) nations for new tax rules aimed at large multinational corporations (MNCs) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore marine life enthusiasts ‘horrified’ over beach goers digging up sea creatures
SINGAPORE: A Facebook post about the treatment of marine creatures by Changi Beach visitors recently has got wildlife enthusiasts riled up. The ... ( read original story ...)