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COVID-19's impact on Singapore ‘intense': HSBC report
It derailed short-term growth and could hinder long-term potential output.

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MPA requires shore-based personnel to take COVID-19 test before boarding
Shipping & Marine
1 day ago
The test may be shown on either paper or any certified electronic means.
Domestic travel dominates Singaporeans' holiday vacation searches
Hotels & Tourism
1 day ago
Most are planning for the Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and school holidays.
Singapore food tech startup Advantir raised 7-figure seed funding
Food & Beverage
1 day ago
Raging Bull Investments led the undisclosed funding.
Market Update: STI hits 3,000-point level after eight months
Markets & Investing
1 day ago
The Straits Times Index closed in the green reaching 3,000 level for the first time since March last year.
Mapletree, Keppel Land to launch luxury waterfront project
Commercial Property
2 days ago
It will comprise of over 400 exclusive units spread across 10 residential blocks.
Singapore REIT sector raised $4.5b in secondary fundraisings in 2020
Commercial Property
2 days ago
The largest placement raised was by Ascendas REIT, at $800m.
Singapore's digital-only banks face uphill battle to reach sustainable profits
Financial Services
2 days ago
Poor performance of earlier neobanks have cast a doubt on their ability to gain income.
LTA awards $34.3m contract for Downtown Line's Hume station
Transport & Logistics
2 days ago
It covers the construction of an entrance, ventilation shaft, and fitting-out works.
SIA raises US$500m in bond issue
Aviation
2 days ago
The issuance was oversubscribed with the final demand at more than US$2.85b.
SPH REIT gross revenue up 10.8% to $66.6m in Q1 FY2021
Commercial Property
2 days ago
The rise was attributed to a $12.8m contribution from Westfield Marion.

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Great Eastern rolls out $1m vaccine fund
1 day ago
This will grant a daily cash benefit for COVID-19 vaccine hospitalisations.
COURTS Singapore to open new flagship store at The Heeren
1 day ago
It spans 189,000 square feet across six storeys.
NGO launches initiative for migrant workers
2 days ago
Singaporeans can donate their SingapoRediscover vouchers to help.
AXA Insurance launches new prenatal plan
2 days ago
It covers early caesarean deliveries and grants newborns with health insurance cover.
Revolut Singapore sees 70% hike in Chinese New Year e-cash gifting
3 days ago
Clients made over $4.5m in transfers and e-cash gifting during Christmas.
Prudential Singapore launches dengue insurance plan
1 week ago
Customers may receive coverage of S$20,000 in case of infection.
DBS launches in-house training institute for upskilling tech workforce
1 week ago
The institute aims for DBS employees to acquire the latest tech skillsets.
Mobile wallet YouTrip inks six-year partnership with Visa
1 week ago
Malaysia and the Philippines are next in its SEA expansion plans.
Kori Construction secures three projects worth $81.2m
1 week ago
The projects will positively impact the group’s earnings per share.
Aviva Singapore to cover COVID-19 vaccine side effects
1 week ago
This is included for clients' Integrated Shield Plan, MyShield and group plans.

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Singapore's workforce hopes for global equality amidst pandemic
As work opportunities continue to wither, Singaporeans wish for a better future.
by Staff Reporter
6 Jan 2021
Qapita to digitise records for startups across SEA, India
It has secured $2.44m in its seed funding round in September.
by Staff Reporter
6 Jan 2021
Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace
Salary hikes will be few and far between as firms grapple with COVID-19’s sudden impact.
by Staff Reporter
13 Nov 2020
5G and government support boost renewable use for data centres
Data centre firms have tempered expectations for green energy sources, but opportunities still await.
by Staff Reporter
23 Oct 2020
Rankings
Hotels bank on contactless tech to entice guests during coronavirus pandemic
Firms are installing self check-in kiosks, chatbots, direct booking applications, and digital in-room dining services.
by Staff Reporter
3 May 2020

People

MAS appoints new deputy managing director
Robeco Singapore appoints new CEO
Cisco appoints Dave West and Irving Tan in leadership roles for APAC
Telstra appoints new South Asia managing director
Bitglass appoints new APAC-J sales vp
Asiaciti Trust appoints new managing director for Singapore

Hong Kong

Singapore, Hong Kong to establish travel bubble
13 weeks ago
The Lion City has lowered the quarantine entry for Hong Kong travellers.
Hong Kong luxury home prices dip 0.1% in Q3
13 weeks ago
Volumes are volatile despite a recent mega deal that was closed at $2.5b.
Hong Kong real estate investment volume drops to 11-year low of HKD4.4b in Q3
13 weeks ago
Volumes remained soft despite the strong capital inflows in recent months.
Hong Kong logistics vacancy rate to hit 3% by end-2020
13 weeks ago
Over 100,000 sqm of marketable space is set to return to the leasing market over the next 12 months. Hong Kong’s logistics market has been negatively impacted by global trade tensions, the slow domestic economy, and a slump in retail sales.

Asia

New incentives to cement Thailand as EV production hub
Singapore
9 weeks ago
Incentives will drive renewed interest from automakers.
Rail to become a major driver of Thai transportation sector growth
Thailand
19 weeks ago
The government is seeking to transform Bangkok into a regional railway hub.
Carsome makes V-shaped recovery in June
Singapore
26 weeks ago
It is said to have almost fully recovered its high transaction volume pre-lockdown.
APAC's HNW wealth up 7.9% in 2019
Singapore
27 weeks ago
The region fell behind the average global HNWI growth rate despite robust market performance.

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