Thai Beverage PCL's potential listing of its beer business could be delayed, with the Bangkok-based beverage company saying it is waiting for a better global economic outlook before reviewing such a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches investigation into embattled water firm Hyflux
Singapore authorities said on Tuesday they had launched an investigation into water treatment firm Hyflux and its current and former directors for suspected false and misleading statements and ... ( read original story ...)
Need for public-private partnership has increased in infrastructure development: Singapore minister
With government budgets being significantly diverted to support pandemic-hit economies, need for private sector funding has increased to help countries meet their infrastructure demand, says Indranee ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore schools will put measures in place to protect students as they return, minister says
Given the coronavirus is likely to stay for a considerable period of time, students can't be kept away from their education for a whole year, says Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore remains global ‘safe harbor’ for investment despite pandemic, trade minister says
Singapore's ability to secure a "high volume" of investment commitments in 2020, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, attests to its global reputation as an attractive and competitive "safe ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Wedding Startup Plans to Revive Wedding Industry by Helping Small Wedding Businesses Digitalise Services Amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of virtually every industry, and HitchPlanner, a Singapore wedding tech startup is hoping to help businesses pivot and go digital this wedding season. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Singapore defer high-speed rail project until year-end
Malaysia said on Sunday it had agreed with neighbouring Singapore to suspend until Dec. 31 a project for a high-speed rail link between the capital, Kuala Lumpur, and the city-state, to allow ... ( read original story ...)
Forma Therapeutics Eyes IPO to Advance Sickle Cell, Prostate Cancer Drugs
Forma Therapeutics has developed a pipeline of small molecules aimed at rare blood disorders and cancers, but it aims to advance two---investigational ... ( read original story ...)
A Week In Singapore On A $282,951 Joint Income
Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — ... ( read original story ...)
The 2nd Singapore-China Joint Meeting on COVID-19
Permanent Secretary Chee Wee Kiong of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and Vice Minister Luo Zhaohui of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China co ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX grabs derivatives deal from Singapore rival
Hong Kong’s stock exchange group took a big step in its efforts to broaden its appeal to international investors on Wednesday when it snatched a key derivatives licensing agreement from the hands of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans $23.2 billion fourth stimulus package to support coronavirus-hit economy
Singapore's government on Tuesday announced another 33 billion Singapore dollars ($23.2 billion) to support its economy which has been severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cuts 2020 GDP Outlook for Third Time as Virus Batters Economy
Singapore downgraded its 2020 gross domestic product forecast for the third time on Tuesday, the trade ministry said, as the bellwether economy braces for the deepest recession in its history. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Set To Extend Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in back-to-back trading days, sinking more than 25 points or 1 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2,555-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s APL England loses cargo in heavy Australian seas
A Singapore-flagged cargo ship lost at least 40 containers in deep waters off the coast of Sydney when they fell overboard in heavy seas, maritime officials said on Monday. The vessel, APL England, lo ... ( read original story ...)
Even with protests, recession and coronavirus, Hong Kong is a better bet than Singapore
The singular advantage Singapore has over Hong Kong is affordable public housing. On all other fronts, Singapore is no better than Hong Kong. Even in the fight against Covid-19, Singapore is far ... ( read original story ...)