Minister says no need for lockdown ‘at this juncture’, but tightening of measures can’t be ruled out entirely. ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to reopen amid concern over ‘sharp increase’ in COVID-19 cases
SINGAPORE: As Singapore plans to reopen economic activities, the government on Friday expressed concerns over a "sharp increase" in the number of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks that might ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s best bank for SMEs 2021: UOB
Singapore’s UOB is different. The SME segment has long been a large driver of the bank’s revenues and profits, accounting for around 20% today. Those SMEs – an outsized driver of the entire ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s best digital bank 2021: DBS
A flurry of new services, including DBS Digital Exchange and Climate Impact X, have kept the Singaporean lender in pole position. ( read original story ...)
Singapore maintains current COVID-19 rules, monitors for severe cases
Singapore sees no need to tighten COVID-19 curbs for now despite a spike in infections over recent weeks, a top official said on Friday, but will not press ahead with more reopening moves as it ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Covid-19 cases likely to soon exceed 1,000, next 2-4 weeks crucial for Singapore
Mr Gan noted that many people have asked if the Government is going back on its plans to reopen the economy despite Singapore's high vaccination rates. About 81 per cent of the population has been ... ( read original story ...)
Daily COVID cases to hit 1,000 ‘very soon’ as Singapore rolls out booster shots programme
Singapore will soon reach more than 1,000 daily COVID-19 cases, even as it prepares to roll out its vaccine booster programme next Tuesday (14 September). ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore be ‘bolder’ with its reopening, experts ask
After saying announcing a strategy shift in Jun in that Covid-19 would be treated as endemic, the government dismayed many with the possibility of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seeks to Keep Covid Endemic Path Despite Case Surge
The moves come as the government seeks to assuage a population that’s been rattled by the rapid rise in cases, and amid divided sentiment over the country’s pledge to cautiously reopen. Health ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia’s start-ups are moving with caution amid IPO frenzy, venture capitalist says
Appetite for Southeast Asia's start-ups is growing, but that hunger could remain unsated for some time, according to venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Singapore SPACs Need to Go Hunting in Bigger Markets
Singapore has seen just three initial public offerings this year, garnering less than $250 million. The 69 IPOs in rival Hong Kong have netted $35 billion. Clearly, Singapore Exch ... ( read original story ...)
MAS: Green finance needs to scale up
MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon talked about the missing components in making green finance work effectively. Green finance needs to scale up in order to meet net-zero emission goals by 2050, said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: HSBC Continues Looking East
HSBC once touted itself as “the world’s local bank.” But if 2008 taught global banks anything, it’s that bigger isn’t necessarily better. Global ambitions in retail banking have fallen out of favor as ... ( read original story ...)
Debrief: Spac listings on the Singapore Exchange
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Exchange (SGX) this month launched new rules allowing special purpose acquisition companies (Spacs) to list on its mainboard, a move that will make it the first major bourse ... ( read original story ...)
Netizens slam Gov’t after Finance Minister said S’pore can record 2,000 new COVID-19 cases daily by Oct if current rate of spread continues
The Online Citizen Asia Netizens slam Gov’t after Finance Minister said S’pore can record 2,000 new COVID-19 cases daily by Oct if current rate of spread continues Comments ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 pandemic gives opportunity for companies to share fairer, greener, more inclusive future, says Finance Minister
The Online Citizen Asia COVID-19 pandemic gives opportunity for companies to share fairer, greener, more inclusive future, says Finance Minister Current Affairs ... ( read original story ...)