Kamala Harris will become the first U.S. vice president to visit Vietnam next month during a trip that will also include Singapore and is aimed at strengthening ties with "two critical Indo-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris to travel to Singapore and Vietnam for first overseas trip
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Singapore and Vietnam next month for her second foreign trip since taking office, her spokesperson confirmed Friday.Why it matters: Harris will become the ... ( read original story ...)
Big broking firms expect Zomato’s shares to double from IPO price
JM Financial and Jefferies India have set a target of Rs170, while UBS has set a target of Rs165, compared with Rs76/share during IPO. ( read original story ...)
11 private hospitals and clinics in Singapore get green light to import Sinopharm vaccine
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved 11 applications for private hospitals and clinics to import China's Sinopharm vaccine under the special access route (SAR). ( read original story ...)
Realme Pad camera details leaked, bags IMDA certification
The Realme Pad’s launch seems to be around the corner. Fresh information reveals that the device has been approved by Singapore’s IMDA certification platform. The listing has revealed the connectivity ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Resists Calls to Move Schools Online Again
Singapore schools remain safe places for learning and have measures in place to minimize the transmission risks of Covid-19, according to Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. ( read original story ...)
11 private hospitals and clinics get green light to import Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine: HSA
This means the risks of using such vaccines are "fully borne by the doctor and vaccine recipient", a HSA spokesman said. The Straits Times reported on Wednesday that several healthcare firms, ... ( read original story ...)
11 Singapore private healthcare providers allowed to bring in Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine
SINGAPORE: A total of 11 private healthcare providers in Singapore have been granted approval to bring in the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Friday (Jul 30) ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysian Billionaire Quek Leng Chan’s GuocoLand Wins Singapore Suburban Land Auction
GuocoLand won the auction for a residential site on Lentor Central in northern Singapore, beating nine other bidders. ( read original story ...)
Temasek, DBS launch $677m debt financing platform for tech firms in Asia
SINGAPORE - State investor Temasek and DBS Bank will jointly launch a US$500 million (S$677 million) growth-stage debt financing platform. Called EvolutionX Debt Capital, the platform will provide non ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore services, manufacturing firms stay optimistic on outlook, surveys show
Their sentiments were captured in the latest quarterly surveys released separately by EDB and SingStat on Friday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Manufacturers Expect Favorable Business Situation in Second Half
Business sentiment in Singapore's manufacturing sector remains positive for the July-to-December period despite the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending sees fastest growth since 2018, up 1.5% in June: MAS data
Bank lending in Singapore grew 1.5 per cent in June, lifted mainly by stronger demand for business loans, data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore showed on Friday (July 30). Loans through the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s angst over jobs taken up by expats forces simmering political debate
The government said during the budget in February it will reduce the proportion of foreign workers in the manufacturing sector to 15% by 2023 from the current 20% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS and Temasek to set up $500 mln debt financing platform
Southeast Asia's biggest lender DBS Group Ltd and Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings [TEM.UL] said on Friday they would jointly launch a $500 million growth stage debt financing platform. ( read original story ...)
SBR’s Made in Singapore & Designed in Singapore Awards are now accepting nominations
Firms can nominate until 29 October 2021. Despite the economic disruptions brought upon by the pandemic, Singapore’s manufacturing sector still continued to exhibit growth. At this time where ... ( read original story ...)