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Singapore approves saliva-based COVID-19 testing
Singapore approves saliva-based COVID-19 testing
The test kits will be used in a new COVID-19 testing lab at Changi Airport.
MAS expands steering committee's role in SIBOR shift
It will provide strategic direction and oversee the implementation.
Singapore, UK sign free trade agreement
They have agreed to begin negotiations on a digital economy agreement next year.
SG SMEs rank low in sustainability adoption in SEA: Epson
Barriers to green technology adoption are mostly cost concerns.
Market Update: Singapore shares end in red, along with Asian peers
The Straits Times Index went back into the red on Thursday trade, closing at 2,824.96 down by 18.11 points or 0.64%.
Daily Briefing: About 6,700 jobs, training opportunities available in healthcare sector: MOM; SolarHome raises $2.67m in Series A funding round
And Shopavision rolls out live streaming shopping platform in SG.
HDB resale prices up for the fifth straight month in November
The number of million-dollar HDB resale deals for 11M 2020 smashed 2018’s record.
SG fintech firms secure three in five funding deals: report
The city-state has attracted the highest funding amount at 42% in ASEAN.
Keppel Bay Tower bags Green Mark Platinum building accolade
It’s the first commercial building in Singapore to be awarded as such.
Investment firm Chasen secures $8.2m contracts in China, SEA
The new projects build on the momentum of Chasen’s business recovery.
SBR hails the most innovative products and solutions of 2020
Winners of the Made in Singapore and Designed in Singapore Awards were lauded via virtual and studio presentations.
Asian Export Awards 2020 commends leading exporters in the region
The awards were handled via digital presentations.
Market Update: Global markets climb amid vaccine cheer
The Straits Times Index climbed along with most major indexes around the world on trading yesterday, gaining 17.44 points or 0.62% to finish the day at 2,843.07.
MAS, Hungary's central bank sign agreement for fintech cooperation
It puts into place a referral system to help fintechs access both markets.
Daily Briefing: Bars, pubs reopen under pilot programme; Learning platform C-suite raises six-figure seed funding
And Waterloo Street vendors cite new lots’ size, location as main concerns.
AirTrunk opens new SGP1 data centre
It offers over 20,000 square metres of data hall area.
MPA extends relief measures until June 2021
The MaritimeSG Together package would have expired after 31 December.
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