Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong received his first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, and urged others to take the jabs in a country that has largely brought the pandemic under control.
Singapore jails woman for lying to coronavirus contact tracers
A Singaporean woman was sentenced to five months in prison on Friday for hiding her meetings with a male friend from coronavirus contact tracers as she did not want her family to think she was having …
Kai Suites, Singapore: A luxury hotel for new parents (and their babies)
Ask most new parents what they want the most, and they might say help with the baby, prepared meals or a good night’s sleep. At Kai Suites, an uber-luxurious hotel for postpartum moms in Singapore, …
Why Singapore Is Offering Couples Thousands of Dollars To Have a Baby
Many Singaporeans say that they’ll likely postpone plans of marriage or having a child because of the pandemic.
OCBC Bank appoints first female group CEO, also the first woman to head a Singapore bank
OCBC Bank has appointed its first female group chief executive – and the first woman to head a Singapore bank. Ms Helen Wong, 59, will succeed group CEO Samuel Tsien, 66, who retires on April 14 after …
Win Streak Likely To End For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in four straight sessions, gathering almost 65 points or 2.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 2,905-point plateau …
SEC approves Philippines first crowdfunding platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the country’s first crowdfunding platform, a joint venture between the Gotianun-owned Filinvest Development Corp. and Investree Singapore Pte.
Mercuria teams up with Singapore fund manager Envysion for project investment
Jan 7 (Reuters) – Trading house Mercuria and Singapore-based asset manager Envysion Wealth Management have agreed to co-invest in mining and energy projects, as default-hit banks tighten their purse …
Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotels Are Offering Guests Nearly $200,000 in Medical Coverage if They Test Positive for Covid-19
La Hotels and Resorts Group is going the extra mile for international travelers staying at its Singapore locations. The Hong Kong-based luxury hotel chain is offering guests up to $190,000 (S$250,000) …
Fly Singapore Airlines to Asia and Europe this winter with open award space for 2+ travelers
Singapore Airlines not only has some of the best first- and business-class products in the sky; it also operates them on some interesting routes that don’t include its hub at Singapore Changi …