Singapore

Cobots roll out: Helping Singapore’s SMEs one robot at a time

CareStar Robotics tells Singapore Business Review how automation is not about replacing people.

Vaccinated Singaporeans may soon be able to travel abroad: Lawrence Wong

Elderly Singaporeans are also urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

SGX RegCo enforces new whistleblowing policy for issuers

This followed a public consultation on changes to the Listing Rules.

Keppel, Sembcorp start talks on possible merger

Keppel is also in talks with Temasek on selling its legacy rigs.

DBS to start commodity trading on London Metal Exchange

The London Metal Exchange is the biggest marketplace for industrial metals in the world.

Singapore drops to fourth in global fintech rankings

But the Lion City is still king in the Asia Pacific region

Singapore’s millionaire population to rise to 437,000 by 2025

The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.

Singapore ranks 7th most expensive city

It dropped two places from 5th in 2020.

ThaiBev to review BeerCo’s IPO plan at “appropriate time”

The company again deferred the listing due to uncertain market conditions.

HSBC aims to be Asia’s top wealth manager in five years: report

HSBC’s Trista Sun expects 500 million middle class Chinese by 2025.

Singapore’s nightlife to remain dead as dining in resumes

Pubs, bars and nightclubs may only resume F&B operations.

CapitaLand acquires two new international properties for $210m

The properties are located in France and Vietnam.

Changi Airport suffers $945m loss in 2020

This reflects a 318% decrease from its $438m profit in 2021/20.

AIA Singapore extends COVID-19 benefits

Its IP coverage for vaccine complications now include those approved by WHO under EUL.

SG remains among top 10 most expensive locations in Asia

The Lion City ranks 13th most expensive location for expatriates in the world.

Using technology and culture to build employee engagement

Employee engagement and wellness is key to ensuring employers thrive, and that technology has a major role to play