The coronavirus pandemic has uprooted most aspects of daily life. But some entrepreneurs are finding opportunities in crisis by sowing the seeds for a new future. CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist speaks ... ( read original story ...)
Parliament: Singapore must hold true to its values even as it adapts to change, says DPM Heng
Despite the global crisis and accelerated change caused by Covid-19, Singapore can survive and thrive if it embraces change with courage and confidence, while holding true to the values that have ... ( read original story ...)
Looking for a smart property investment abroad? Forget Singapore and Hong Kong and look to Malaysia for great value homes
Malaysian property is already much lower priced than in Singapore and Hong Kong, but with new price incentives, more foreign investment is likely to follow ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stock watch: Keppel, Sabana Reit, ESR-Reit, OCBC, DBS, Wing Tai, CDL Hospitality Trusts
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Aug 31):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending slides for 5th straight month in July
Bank lending in Singapore extended its slide for the fifth straight month in July, dipping 0.2 per cent from the previous month, preliminary data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) showed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s top local brands: NTUC FairPrice and DBS champion nationalistic spirit
Hyperlocal marketing and a strong digital footprint have paid off for some of Singapore’s biggest household names. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s top 100: Locals embrace brands that innovate and adapt
ASIA'S TOP 1000 BRANDS: In a fast-paced and digital-savvy market like Singapore, targeted marketing and an understanding of local nuances are vital to brand health. ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks to cut number of expatriates as recession bites
International businesses in Singapore are facing increasing barriers to hiring expatriates as the government seeks to assuage domestic political concerns over soaring unemployment in the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports continued to grow in July, at slower 6% pace
SINGAPORE - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) grew at a single-digit pace in July after June's double-digit growth, with shipments driven mainly by non-electronic goods such as non-monetary ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. energy exports severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura
Oil and gas exports from the United States have been severely disrupted by Hurricane Laura, with nearly a million barrels per day (bpd) of crude exports likely reduced this week by closures of U.S. ( read original story ...)
JIC, Singapore Business Council hold virtual talks on boosting investment cooperation
AMMAN — The Jordan Investment Commission (JIC) on Sunday held a virtual meeting with the Singapore Business Council over enhancing the Jordanian-Singaporean economic and investment cooperation, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tenet’ Screening In Singapore Sees Two Injured In Partial Ceiling Collapse
Two people were injured Sunday in Singapore when a ceiling partially collapsed during a screening of Tenet at the Shaw Theatres NEX Mall. "It hurt because a piece of the ceiling hit my head, and my ... ( read original story ...)
54 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 5 people linked to family gatherings and new cluster at camera store
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 54 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Sunday (Aug 30), including eight cases in the community. There are also ... ( read original story ...)
Ceiling Collapse Injures Two During ‘Tenet’ Screening in Singapore
Two people were injured in Singapore on Sunday while watching the newly released movie “Tenet.” They were hit by debris as the ceiling partially collapsed at the Shaw Theatres NEX Mall. The ... ( read original story ...)
170 Covid-19 swab booths trialled at clinics, boosting testing capacity in Singapore
Compact, mobile and low-cost swab booths have been trialled at 170 Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) islandwide, as part of efforts to ramp up testing for Covid-19.. Read more at straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
54 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 8 in the community and 7 imported
They included eight community cases, comprising seven Singaporeans or permanent residents and one work pass holder, said the Ministry of Health.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)