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Singapore joins IMF efforts to help low-income countries impacted by pandemic

Singapore is set to provide US$20.57m to help the International Monetary Fund's regional assistance programme.

Food startup Karana's drive for more sustainable food source

How the innovative startup is turning plant-based foods into delicious meat alternatives.

Singapore startup landscape remains resilient amidst COVID-19

Tech startups drew in $5.5b of capital over the past year.

VFS Global and Accredify eases travel requirement from Indonesia to Singapore

The partnership helps travellers from Indonesia receive SIA-recognised health certificates.

Market Update: STI on track for best first quarter in nine years, closes at 3,190

The Straits Times Index ends on Tuesday up by 15.32 points or 0.48% at 3,190.89, moving an inch closer to having its best first quarter in nine years.

ACE launches community day in newly renovated Ideation Centre

It also saw the launch of the World Bank Group’s study on Singapore’s startup ecosystem.

Far East Hospitality Trust granted $125m sustainability loan

Part of the funds will be used to reduce the company's energy consumption.

Haitong International joins Singapore Exchange

This will allow the Group to expand further its service scope in the Greater China region.

Government to study proposed Hong Kong air travel bubble

After months of delays and issues, the Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble may soon take off.

SPH Reit income soars, driven by fast-paced Australian mall recovery

Singapore assets gross revenue fell due to the pandemic rental relief, but other parts of the portfolio helped to keep spirits high.

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project formally terminated

Malaysia has paid about $102.8m to Singapore for incurred costs.

Singapore businesses more resilient than Southeast Asia counterparts: survey

29% of respondents in the CPA Australia survey said government had supported them through 2020.

SembMarine, GE Renewable Energy partner on wind farm project

Early design works for the project began in July 2020.

Jardine Matheson granted A+ rating following restructuring

S&P Global believes the conglomerate will maintain its strong cash flow for at least the next two years.