Mrs Rena Lee will succeed Mr Daren Tang as the chief executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) from Aug 1, said ... ( read original story ...)
Beleaguered businesses rejoice as Singapore moves into phase two of reopening
Shops and eateries in Singapore are gearing up to welcome street customers again after lockdown rules were relaxed as businesses reeled from more than two months of restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Two months’ jail for ex-bank loan officer who cheated elderly lorry driver of $3,000
Not knowing howto read or write in English, a lorry driver turned to a DBS loan officer for help with taking a loan from the bank.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore retailers are not hopeful that ‘revenge shopping’ after the lockdown can help bring back sales
Singapore further eased "circuit breaker" measures on Friday, allowing more businesses to resume including shopping at physical retail stores, as well as dining in at food and beverage outlets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economic contraction could be less severe given earlier reopening, says economist
With Singapore easing some of its lockdown measures earlier than expected, its second-quarter economic contraction may not be as severe as previously projected, says Selena Ling of OCBC Bank. ( read original story ...)
Singapore opens gyms, dining out as China outbreak steadies
Singaporeans can wine and dine at restaurants, work out at the gym and socialize with no more than five people at a time as of Friday, when the city-state removed most of its pandemic lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korean cases rise, Singapore reopening
South Korea has reported 49 cases of COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread in the densely populated capital area where half of the country’s 51 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore expands reopening in bid to boost economy
Singapore has further eased one of the world’s toughest coronavirus lockdowns after more than two months, as authorities focus on rebooting an economy that has been pummeled by the pandemic. “The ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Singapore lifts most restrictions as cases drop
Singaporeans can wine and dine at restaurants, work out at the gym and get together but no more than five people after most lockdown restrictions are lifted ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Lovers reunite over food as Singapore eases virus lockdown
People in Singapore reunited with lovers and friends on Friday as the city-state lifted strict curbs on socialising, shopping and dining out after more than two months of lockdown amid the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Election Politics Amid the Pandemic
Singaporeans are unhappy with their government’s COVID-19 response, but the opposition may be too fractured to present a viable alternative. Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat ... ( read original story ...)
Lovers reunite over favourite foods as Singapore eases virus lockdown
Singaporeans headed to restaurants to reunite with lovers and friends on Friday as the city-state lifted restrictions on socialising and dining out after more than two months of lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Third askST@NLB podcast examines work in Singapore after Covid-19
With most workplaces shut to stem the spread of Covid-19 during the circuit breaker period, the importance of flexible work arrangements and the use of technology to facilitate remote working were ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Phase 2 economy reopening: Here’s what you need to know
After reporting over 41,000 coronavirus cases to date, Singapore is gradually reopening its economy in the second phase when majority of activities resume after more than two months of restrictions, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Family Office Hires Seven to Run Rich Asian Money
Kamet Capital Partners Pte is on a hiring spree as the Singapore family office tops $1 billion in assets for the wealthy clients it serves in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Grab-Singtel, Sea among 14 shortlisted for Singapore digital bank licences – sources
Singapore has shortlisted 14 applicants, which sources say include internet firm Sea and a joint venture of ride-hailer Grab and Singtel, for up to five digital bank licences in the city-state's ... ( read original story ...)