Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat and his Malaysian counterpart Mr Tengku Zafrul Aziz have discussed how the economies of both countries ... ( read original story ...)
Man sentenced to death in Singapore via Zoom call
A man has been sentenced to death in Singapore via a Zoom video-call for his role in a drug deal, the city-state's first case where capital punishment has been delivered remotely. Punithan Genasan, a ... ( read original story ...)
Agtech accelerator Grow launches new program in Singapore
Singapore Food Bowl aims to spur the development of food security solutions to challenges brought by Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Downside Risks Despite Recent Jump in Exports
Singapore Trade & Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said there are many “downside risks” to the economy despite recent data showing a surprise improvement in exports. ( read original story ...)
Man admits he’s a ‘scammer’ in WhatsApp bank fraud call
A fraudster trying to dupe a Singapore woman in a banking scheme via a WhatsApp video call admitted he was a scammer. Vanessa Mittman said her 10-year-old son initially received the May 5 call in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines: Take Off If You’re Not In For A Long-Haul Flight
There is a huge concentration of revenue in the commercial flights business, which is worrisome with such low global passenger traffic. The airline industry is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks to restart economy with phased easing of virus curbs
Singapore will see three-quarters of its economy resume normal operations when curbs to fight the coronavirus are eased from June 2, although the relaxing of measures will likely see a rise in daily ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Expats Flouting Virus Rules Spark Alcohol Curbs
Singapore authorities ordered several restaurants in a neighborhood popular with expatriates to immediately stop selling takeaway alcohol, after several foreigners didn’t adhere to social distancing ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: U.S. cases surpass 1.5 million; 75% of Singapore’s economy to resume on June 2
The coronavirus has infected more than 4.82 million people globally, and killed at least 318,851 people as of Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to reopen finance and wholesale on June 2
SINGAPORE -- Businesses including finance, wholesale trade and semiconductor manufacturing will be allowed to restart on-site operations June 2, Singapore's government said Tuesday, after two months ... ( read original story ...)
EU Rejects Trump WHO Threat; Singapore Reopening: Virus Update
The European Union criticized President Donald Trump’s threat to permanently freeze U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, saying the fight against the coronavirus required global cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Three Quarters of Singapore Economy Will Resume Operations From June 2: Government
A third of the workforce will resume on-site operations in sectors that include manufacturing, production, finance, insurance and wholesale trade, and the remainder will work from home, Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Reopen More Businesses as Virus Is Seen Controlled
Singapore will allow more businesses to reopen on June 2 -- increasing the active proportion of the economy to three-quarters -- after a nationwide lockdown cut transmission of the coronavirus among ... ( read original story ...)
AU Small Finance Bank jumps 4% after Singapore govt buys stake in lender
Holdings had picked up 2.4 million shares of the lender.AU Small Finance Bank reported a 3.4% increase in its net profit for the March quarter to ₹122.32 ... ( read original story ...)
AU Small Finance Bank stock price jumps 4% after Singapore govt buys over 19 lakh shares
Government of Singapore bought 19,69,686 shares of the bank at Rs 414.6 per share, bulk deal data on May 18 showed on NSE. ( read original story ...)
Smarten Spaces Launches a Complete Technology Solution to Make Workplaces Ready for Employees Coming Back to Work
Smarten Spaces, a leading PropTech startup headquartered in Singapore, today announced the global launch of 'Jumpree WorkSafe'. Jumpree WorkSafe was developed in response to the urgent demand and need ... ( read original story ...)