Singapore had about 1,000 cases. Now, it has more than 26,000 -- and the vast majority are migrant workers living in dormitories. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Singapore team set to produce faster antibody test
The US drug regulator says the Covid-19 test used by the White House is prone to false negatives. A New Zealander tests positive after the country sees three days of no new cases. ( read original story ...)
Chickpea protein may be the next ‘core ingredient’, says Singapore plant-based meat maker
Singapore-based Growthwell Group is tapping on Asia's rising interest in plant-based meat alternatives, having recently invested in research and development into chickpea protein isolates to bring ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Plunge to Near Six-Year Low Amid Lockdown
Home sales in Singapore fell to the lowest in almost six years in April after a partial lockdown imposed early that month brought the property market to a standstill. The number of apartments sold ... ( read original story ...)
Osome & OCBC Bank Help SMEs Save S$1,080 on Accounting & HR
OCBC Bank and Osome, a Singapore accounting & corporate services startup, developed a new offer: OCBC Bank's SME customers can now get both ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: SIA, DBS, ST Engineering, ThaiBev, Centurion, PropNex, Jumbo
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their shares on Friday (May 15):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, a search for a Chinese identity with a little less China
Some observers see a message for Beijing in a new exhibition emphasising the distinctive identity of Singapore’s ethnic Chinese community. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Tipped To End Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, sinking consecutive trading days, dropping almost 90 points or 3.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fuel oil stocks at 8-week high despite lower net imports
Singapore's residual fuel oil inventories rose 4% in the week ended May 13 despite lower net import volumes, official data showed on Thursday, in a sign of sluggish marine fuels demand at the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek Joins Facebook-Backed Libra Association
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings Pte has joined the Libra Association -- the organization behind Facebook Inc.’s proposed digital currency. ( read original story ...)
Singapore state investor Temasek joins Facebook’s Libra project
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has joined the Facebook-backed Libra digital currency project which has faced intense scrutiny from global regulators worried its launch could erode national ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to cut capital spending estimate by 12% amid virus crisis
Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Friday it would slash capital spending by 12% to S$5.3 billion ($3.72 billion) from a previously planned S$6 billion in the financial year ending March 31 as it grapples ... ( read original story ...)
How One Hedge Fund Made Money Amid Singapore Commodity Meltdown
As Singapore was roiled by troubles at two commodity trading firms that may spark billions in bank losses, one hedge fund eked out a small gain.Tradeflow Capital Management Pte returned a half ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-based live streaming company M17 raises $26.5 million Series D led by Vertex Growth
M17, the Taiwan-based live streaming entertainment startup, announced that it has raised a $26.5 million Series D. The round was led by Vertex Growth Fund, with participation from Stonebridge Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines reports nearly $150 million virus loss
Singapore Airlines reported an annual loss of almost $150 million Thursday, driven by the collapse in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the latest sign of the outbreak's devastating ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Victim: Singapore Airlines Records Its First Ever Annual Loss
Singapore Airlines recorded the first annual net loss in its 48-year history as the coronavirus pandemic severely dented air travel demand. Singapore Airline Group, the parent cor ... ( read original story ...)