The opening of Asia’s first “travel bubble” allowing tourism without quarantines since the pandemic hit has sparked a surge in searches and bookings for travel between Singapore and Hong Kong, …
ANALYSIS-Bottoming out: Singapore banks’ earnings upgrades signal turning point for sector
Singapore banks are seeing a sharp upgrade to next year’s earnings estimates as wealth management fees surge and losses on coronavirus-related loans ease, pointing to a recovery in Asia’s banking …
Why Jefferies bumped Singapore’s DBS and OCBC up to ‘buy’ ratings
The upgrade for DBS and OCBC from a “hold” rating followed the banks’ third-quarter earnings releases last week.
Asean Summit: Singapore calls for equitable, steady, affordable supply of Covid-19 vaccines to region
The region has to ensure an equitable, steady and affordable supply of Covid-19 vaccines for its people once these are available, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Asean Summit on Thursday …
Singapore to launch new work pass in January to attract global tech talent
The pass will be valid for two years in the first instance, with a one-time renewal for a subsequent two years based on certain criteria.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Chief Gloats Over Trump’s ‘Humiliating Downfall’ in U.S. Election
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday he was pleased about “the humiliating downfall” of U.S. President Donald Trump but urged regional allies to be on alert for any U.S. or Israeli …
Kyrgyzstan seeks verification of 20 pilots’ credentials
Aviation authorities of Kyrgyzstan have sought a clarification from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) asking for verification of the credentials of 20 pilots working there. They cited a recent reminder …
Kazakhstan Has Been Micromanaging Its Currency to Avert a Slump
Kazakhstan’s central bank has been interfering in some tenge-dollar trades to prevent the currency from weakening too much amid an oil slump this year.
Kazakhstan adds 587 new COVID-19 cases
Kazakhstan has reported 587 more COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, Trend reports citing Kazinform. Leading in the daily number of fresh COVID-19 cases is East Kazakhstan region with 231. The second …
Kazakhstan reports 2 more deaths from COVID-19-like pneumonia
Pneumonia flagged as pneumonia with coronavirus-like signs has affected 188 more in Kazakhstan in the last 24 hours, Kazinform cites coronavirus.2020.kz.