GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, will invest $752 million in Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail, and TPG will invest $250 million in the Indian firm, they all said Saturday midnight (local time).
12 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 2 in the community and 6 imported cases
There were 12 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Sunday (Oct 4) afternoon, including two community cases. Both community cases were are work pass holders, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). The …
Singaporeans anti-foreigner? The Singapore Business Federation cannot be so ill-informed or naive
The Singapore Business Federation is so worried about “the recent rise in anti-foreigner sentiments” that it hosted a dialogue on October 1 with Chan Chun S …
Singapore eyes launch of ‘cruises to nowhere’ to kickstart leisure travel amid coronavirus pandemic: reports
The Singapore Tourism Board is working on developing protocols for “cruises to nowhere,” according to recent reports.
US North Korea Summit in Singapore
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (2-R) and North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong (2-L) look on as US President Donald J. Trump (2-R) and North Korean Chairmain Kim Jong-un (2-L) sign a document …
Founder of major Singapore fuel supplier charged in Shell oil heist case
The founder of one of Singapore’s biggest marine fuel suppliers has been charged for his involvement in a large-scale oil theft from Shell’s refinery in the city-state, according to a charge sheet …
Singapore is planning round-trip ‘cruises to nowhere’ so that its cruise ships can set sail again
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has begun to explore new health and safety protocols that would allow for “cruises to nowhere,” according to Singapore newspaper The Straits Times.
Singapore Airlines drops ‘flight to nowhere’ idea but will let people eat in an A380
After receiving criticism, Singapore Airlines canceled plans to launch so-called “flights to nowhere” in favor of other flying-related activities, such as eating and watching in-flight entertainment …
Indonesia Revises Rule on Entry Ban for Singapore Travel: Kompas
Indonesia is revising a rule banning foreigners from entering the country, as it discusses opening a travel corridor for essential business purposes from Singapore, according to Kompas.
America and Singapore are tops in 2020 for global digital competitiveness
Annual report measures how fast the digital transformation is going in 63 countries and gives each one a score on knowledge, tech, and future readiness.