HAVE you ever wondered where the chocolate in your favourite snacks comes from? You may be surprised to find out that the shot of cocoa goodness did not come from Switzerland but could have originated ... ( read original story ...)
5 Reasons Why SMEs In Singapore Can Consider Taking A Business Loan
The best time to take a business loan is when you don’t absolutely need it. This article was written in collaboration with OCBC Business Banking. All views expressed in this article are the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s StarHub Launches 5G-capable Push-to-Talk Service
StarHub last week announced the launch of Singapore’s first 5G-capable mission critical communications solution, enabling ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore halts free COVID treatment for people who are “unvaccinated by choice”
The Singaporean government will no longer cover medical bills for people who are "unvaccinated by choice" after Dec. 8, the country's Ministry of Health announced Monday.Why it matters: "We have to ... ( read original story ...)
FinTech Sector in Singapore Could Hit $3B in Funding
The FinTech space in Singapore is anticipated to attract an estimated $3 billion by the end of 2021, Sopnendu Mohanty, the MAS chief FinTech officer, said. ( read original story ...)
11.11 Deals Not To Miss When Making Your EOY Plans, Like Cruises, Staycations & Flights
Score major savings this 11.11 with discounts and perks for staycations, overseas flights and hotels, and even online shopping plus kopitiam dining. ( read original story ...)
People ‘unvaccinated by choice’ in Singapore stop receiving free covid-19 treatment
Singapore will no longer cover the medical costs of the “unvaccinated by choice,” who make up the bulk of new covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city-state. ( read original story ...)
I just flew from Sydney to Singapore – here’s what happened
I was on the first Vaccinated Traveller Lane flight into the city-state on November 8. From low fares to pricey virus tests, this is what to expect. ( read original story ...)
Sapphire Foods raises Rs 933 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Sapphire Foods India Ltd, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets, on Monday said it has raised Rs 933 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO rollout on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
KFC operator Sapphire Foods mobilises Rs 932.96 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Among others, ICICI Prudential, Sundaram MF, IIFL Special Opportunities Fund, Bajaj Alliance Life Insurance, HDFC MF, Kotak MF, and Reliance General Insurance also invested in the company through the ... ( read original story ...)
Startup Digest: Paytm gets IPO ready, Zomato to invest in Shiprocket; Govt to move crypto bill during winter session of Parl
Here are the top headlines from the startup space. Paytm IPO subscribed 18% on first day of bidding; Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son calls it a "great event" Digital payments giant Paytm's initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eases Some Virus Curbs as Music Returns to Restaurants
Singapore is easing some tough Covid restrictions put in place more than a month ago to tackle a surge in infections, with five people from the same residence allowed to dine at restaurants starting ... ( read original story ...)
BSP partners with Singapore’s central bank for cross-border payments
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will boost their collaboration to improve cross-border transactions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore lets residents store digital Covid vaccination certificates on Android devices
Residents of Singapore can now add a digital version of their Covid-19 vaccination certificate to their Android device and access it from Google Pay or by adding a shortcut to their device’s home page ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship set to take place in Singapore
Bang Bang World Championship will take place in Singapore for the second year in a row, developer MOONTON Games announced. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees fintech funding tripling this year to US$3 billion
Singapore’s financial technology sector is expected to attract more investments this year, which could triple the amount raised in 2020, according to a top MAS official. ( read original story ...)