SINGAPORE, June 1 (Reuters) – The Singapore government is racing to create additional housing for about 60,000 migrant workers by …
Bankers in Face Shields Are Part of Singapore’s Cautious Return
Mostly empty offices, staggered work hours, face shields and contact tracing — that’s what Singapore’s cautious return to work will look like under the watchful gaze of the hub’s financial regulator.
Vietnam “most outstanding” in handling coronavirus – Media
Vietnam is “the most outstanding” in containing the novel coronavirus as it has been listed one of few countries flattening their coronavirus infection curves, Singapore-based The Business Times …
Bank of Singapore’s private banking assets rise despite political turmoil, Hong Kong CEO says
A former Singapore police officer, Derrick Tan readily admits he is not a tech-savvy guy.The Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong chief executive previously relied on a gaggle of information technology staff …
Steamy Singapore Says Face Shields No Substitute for Mandatory Masks
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Tropical city-state Singapore said on Monday it was curbing the use of face shields as a substitute for masks, as its residents look for ways to protect themselves from the …
Facebook slams ‘severe’ Singapore misinformation law
Singapore’s use of an online misinformation law is “severe” and risks stifling free speech, after the company was again forced to block a page in the city-state. Fringe political website the National …
Singapore Minister Sheepishly Admits Woolly Thinking Over Cotton
A Singaporean minister has sheepishly admitted to saying that cotton came from animals rather than plants in a slip-up during an interview that triggered bleats of mockery online. Trade and Industry …
Singapore’s micromobility startup Beam raises $26 million
Beam, a Singapore-headquartered micromobility firm that offers shared e-scooters, has raised $26 million in a new financing round as it looks to expand its footprint in Korea, Australia, Malaysia, New …
Chinese tech groups boost Singapore presence in south-east Asia push
Chinese technology groups such as ByteDance and Alibaba are boosting their presence in Singapore as they vie with US rivals for dominance in south-east Asia. Artificial intelligence start-up SenseTime …
Singapore: Russia’s New Gateway to Southeast Asia?
A new free trade agreement with Singapore is giving Moscow unprecedented access to Southeast Asian markets. Russia has been desperate for a springboard to the region, especially since facing sanctions …