A migrant in Singapore who self-harmed and was pictured bloodied in a stairwell has heightened concerns over the mental health of thousands of low-paid workers confined to dormitories in the ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore confirms 908 new cases as final batch from dormitories being cleared
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 908 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday (5 August) noon, bringing Singapore’s total to 54,254. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s top banks are reporting earnings this week. Here’s what to expect
The three largest Singapore-listed banks are expected to report another quarter of lackluster financial results due to the coronavirus pandemic and ultra-low interest rates globally. ( read original story ...)
PREVIEW-Singapore banks’ results to reflect double whammy of low rates, weak growth
Singapore banks are likely to report their average net interest margins fell the most quarter-on-quarter in 18 years as interest rates weakened, while profits on the year are seen taking a hit from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Looks to Widen Range of Visitors as Tourism Wanes
Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need. Singapore is seeking to open the door to a wider range of business and leisure visitors to boost its hard-hit ... ( read original story ...)
Osome and Aspire partners creating Singapore’s first same-day online incorporation and business account opening from anywhere in the world
Singapore-based AI powered service for efficient business management, announced a partnership with Aspire, a Singapore-based fintech startup serving a new generation of digital-savvy businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Intuit Agrees to Buy Singapore Inventory Software Maker
Intuit Inc. has agreed to acquire TradeGecko, a Singapore-based inventory and order management ... “Integrating TradeGecko’s capabilities into QuickBooks Online will give our small business customers ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Institute of Digital Finance Created by Monetary Authority of Singapore and Others Looks to Boost Fintech
NUS is deeply honoured to partner MAS and NRF to achieve the vision of AIDF – the first of its kind in Singapore and this region, which takes an integrative approach to education, research, innovation ... ( read original story ...)
Grab to expand finance business in Singapore, Malaysia
even before the coronavirus pandemic hurt its mainstay ridehailing business. It raised about $850 million in February from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc and other investors for expanding its ... ( read original story ...)
DBS supports IRAS in digital payment implementation
As part of the nation’s drive to adopt digital contact-free payments, DBS Bank has been collaborating with government agencies such as the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) to integrate ... ( read original story ...)
Yanlord and GIC Sign an Investment Agreement of up To RMB 7 Billion
Yanlord Land Group Limited (Z25.SI) ("Yanlord" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a Singap ... ( read original story ...)
Keep to the left and stay alert: Singapore’s first-ever code of conduct for pedestrians kicks in
Pedestrians should also refrain from using their mobile phones while walking on such paths for their own safety.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Require Electronic Monitoring Device for Incoming Travelers
As Singapore gradually reopens to tourism amid the coronavirus ... Once activated and registered on a mobile app, users will receive notifications that they must acknowledge in a timely manner. The ... ( read original story ...)
GIC bets more on Bandhan Bank as Temasek joins in
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd has increased its stake in Bandhan Bank while its sister concern Temasek Holdings has also picked up a stake in the private-sector lender. Chandrashekhar ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia Agree on Key Points of Green Lane Travel
Singapore and Malaysia said they’ve agreed on key aspects of green lane travel as the two countries move a step closer to reopening one of the world’s busiest border crossings. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Singapore stay neutral on US-China dispute despite Pompeo’s South China Sea outreach
Analysts say Singapore and Jakarta will not take a side as they rely on both Beijing and Washington for investment and are battling the Covid-19 crisis. ( read original story ...)