Singapore’s overall unemployment rate rose to 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020, according to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Manpower. Higher unemployment rates for both residents (from 3.2% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 932 new COVID-19 cases, taking total to 17,101
Singapore reported 932 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the health ministry said, taking the city-state's total infections to 17,101. ( read original story ...)
Western Union Launches Singapore Labour Day Zero-Fee Offer
To celebrate Labour Day and the contribution of the international and national community of workers in Singapore, Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, ... ( read original story ...)
Crude crash brings down Singapore oil tycoon
Singapore tycoon O.K. Lim built up his oil empire from a single-truck outfit through hard work and high-risk gambles, a rags-to-riches tale that made him a legend among crude traders. - 'Major ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Extends Stay-Home Notice for Construction Workers
Singapore will extend its stay-home notice for foreign workers in the construction sector by two weeks, according to a joint press release by the government posted on an official website. ( read original story ...)
For Singapore Penguins, Shuttered Zoo Is Flippin’ Fun
With the zoo closed to the public as Singapore battles a worsening virus outbreak, its African penguins are revelling in the chance to do some exploring Photo: WILDLIFE RESERVES S ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore, Australia, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand commit to resume essential cross-border travel
Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing and trade ministers from Australia, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand have agreed to facilitate the resumption of essential cross-border travel, while ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore May Take a Few Weeks to Curb Virus in Worker Dorms, Straits Times Reports
Singapore’s coronavirus cases in foreign worker dormitories may take a few weeks to reduce low enough to suggest the spread is under control, Health Ministry’s chief health scientist Professor Tan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reports 528 New Coronavirus Cases, Death Toll Rises to 15
Among the new cases, six are Singaporeans or permanent residents, while 488 cases are foreign workers living in dormitories, the health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Deep Dive: How FIs, Customers Are Navigating The Coronavirus-Inspired Spike In Digital Banking Demand
This Deep Dive examines how consumers are approaching digital banking and how FIs are leveraging digital channels to prevent service gaps during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
DBS unveils new financial advisory app
All five million DBS/POSB customers can now access DBS’ new digital financial planning solution NAV Planner within their internet and mobile banking accounts. ( read original story ...)
Government Will Ensure Singapore Airlines Survives Virus Crisis: PM
Singapore is facing the deepest recession in its 55-year history, and authorities have warned that unemployment is likely to rise and wages drop. The city-state has among the highest number of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Says Cases Must Ease Before Economy Restarts
Singapore can only relax its partial lockdown measures and progressively restart its economy after the city-state brings down the number of new coronavirus cases, according to Prime Minister Lee Hsien ... ( read original story ...)
Shopee announces S$1 million Seller Support Package to help local businesses in Singapore amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has today announced the launch of the Shopee Seller Support Package (SSSP), created to help local sellers and small and medium ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 and the outlook for Singapore’s residential property market in 2020 and beyond
There’s no let-up on the bleak projections for the Singapore economy this year and one big sector Singaporeans will be watching closely is the property market. What impact will COVID-19 have on the ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land posts US$170 mil in Singapore development property sales in 1Q2020
Property developer Hongkong Land’s attributable interest in contracted sales of development properties in Singapore for 1Q2020 came in at US$170 million ($241 million), compared with US$116 million in ... ( read original story ...)