The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Aug 4):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Amazon Singapore Shines a Spotlight on Local Retailers this National Day
Singaporean founder Chen Yan started her career with her family's bedding and household goods business but soon left to study Design in Arts in the UK before moving to Singapore in 2004. In 2019, Yan ... ( read original story ...)
More TikTok users in Singapore amid Covid-19 even as concerns mount over security and privacy issues
The Covid-19 pandemic has expanded the reach of the Chinese entertainment app TikTok in Singapore even as concerns mount over its security and privacy issues.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore startup claims breakthrough in Lithium-ion battery recycling
The technology was developed by Dr Reza Katal, who graduated from the National University of Singapore with a doctorate in environmental engineering in 2016, and co-founded Green Li-ion in February ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore startup seeks to give solar power a competitive edge
A Singapore startup is seeking to connect potential buyers and sellers of solar power directly. Electrify Pte Ltd’s platform lets owners of homes and businesses bid and offer rates for specific ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shares Poised To Snap Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, sinking almost 100 points or 4 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to tag visitors with electronic monitoring devices to ensure Covid-19 quarantine compliance
New arrivals to Singapore won’t necessarily have to quarantine at a government facility during the pandemic - some, including residents, will receive an electronic monitoring device that will alert ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory activity gauge jumps back into expansion territory
Manufacturing activity made a surprise jump into expansion territory in July after five straight months of contraction amid the coronavirus-induced slump.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
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 ...)
MAS to boost scheme for foreign banks with deep roots here
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will enhance a scheme such that foreign banks with a deep presence in Singapore could one day be allowed to open digital-only banks as a separate unit with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s EDBI Makes Strategic Investment in Vesta as Company Makes a Concerted Push Into the Asia Pacific Region
Vesta, a fintech pioneer in fraud protection and fully guaranteed payment technologies, has secured a strategic investment from EDBI, a global Asian-based investor. This investment, along with a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech Festival x SWITCH 2020 to feature week long event
Singapore FinTech Festival x SWITCH 2020 to Feature Digital and Physical Experiences Over Week-Long Event The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Enterprise Singapore announced that the Singapor ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-Origin Man Sworn In As High Court Judge In Singapore
Dedar Singh Gill, an Indian-origin judicial commissioner and intellectual property expert in Singapore, was on Monday sworn in as a judge of the city-state's High Court. ( read original story ...)
DBS collaboration with CPF to bolster Singaporeans’ retirement plans
DBS collaboration with CPF to bolster Singaporeans' retirement plans and financial resilience amid tough times DBS launches new solutions will include retirement tool in NAV Planner and a retirement p ... ( read original story ...)
With eye on China, India looks to increase barriers on imports from Asia
New Delhi is considering measures to prevent trade partners mainly in Southeast Asia from re-routing Chinese goods to India with little added value, two government sources said, amid strained ties ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin intellectual property expert sworn in as High Court judge in Singapore
Justice Gill, 61, first joined the Supreme Court bench in August 2018, where he was appointed judicial commissioner. ( read original story ...)