There are two Singapores: one for citizens, long-term residents and expatriates, and one for the low-wage migrant workers. ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Warning
By David Leonhardt Opinion Columnist This article is part of David Leonhardt’s newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it each weekday. This has been the week when everybody seems to be thinking ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: DBS, Singtel rally to help front-line workers and vulnerable groups
SINGAPORE - DBS Bank and SingTel are helping front-line workers, non-profit organisations and marginalised communities hit by fallout from Covid-19. DBS is outlaying $2.5 million to help feed ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus shines spotlight on mobile connectivity
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has cast a spotlight on the importance of mobile connectivity in enabling governments and people to contain the disease, according to the GSM Association (GSMA). ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s migrant coronavirus cases mount
As Singapore earns global praise for mitigating its spread of the coronavirus -- migrant workers there are facing a different reality. Infections are mounting among them, and it may expose a weak link ... ( read original story ...)
Qantas Won’t Benefit If Virgin Australia Goes Out Of Business, Through Insolvency Or Administration
A replacement airline with fresh practices, modern labor contracts and perhaps the benefits of an Asian shareholder’s low overhead costs will pose more threat to Qantas than Virgin Australia ever will ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Singapore safe distance officers attacked
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Live Updates: Singapore Sees Record Number of New Cases
The city-state has seen a sharp increase in infections among migrant laborers. In South Korea curbing the pandemic came with a trade-off: Big Brother. ( read original story ...)
Singapore oil trader Hin Leong owes $3.85 billion to banks: sources
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - oil trader Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd, which has begun talks with lenders to extend its credit facilities, owes $3.85 billion to 23 banks, two industry sources said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: S. Korea election; Singapore cases surge
Singapore reported 447 new infections late Wednesday, a record daily increase, with the majority linked to crowded dormitories housing low-paid foreign workers. The city-state, which has registered 3, ... ( read original story ...)
V-shape recovery in China unlikely; recession seen in Asia
In Singapore the global coronavirus pandemic has led to a severe contraction in economic ... Taiwan´s economy is mainly export-oriented (focusing on electronics and computer equipment, basic metals ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Singapore spike, China has 12 new domestic cases
Foreigners working in Singapore's trade-dependent economy and living in crowded dormitories now account for half of the tiny city-state's virus cases after new infections spiked ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: DBS, OCBC, UOB, SIA, StarHub, CDL, Mapletree Industrial Trust
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their shares on Thursday (April 16): DBS, OCBC, UOB: Singapore's Big Three banks saw a surge in ... ( read original story ...)
The coronavirus contact tracing app won’t log your location, but it will reveal who you hang out with
She is affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Katina Michael receives funding from ... The TraceTogether app has been available in Singapore since March 20, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: DBS, SIA, StarHub, CDL, Mapletree Industrial Trust
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their shares on Thursday (April 16): DBS: DBS Group will pay its shareholders their final ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Extend Wednesday’s Losses
The Singapore stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 180 ... ( read original story ...)