[ad_1] Twenty-two travelers from China flew here last Friday, the first day Singapore unilaterally opened its borders to visitors to the country. They all tested negative for Covid-19 upon arrival here, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) told The Straits Times. Singapore’s decision to unilaterally lift its border restrictions …
Read More »Searching for ‘Ghostbuster’ Answers Amid COVID-19
[ad_1] A “Bai Dou” ritual directed by Ghostbuster: Fengshui Masters & Exorcists. (VIDEO SCREENCAP: Skyline Cinematic) SINGAPORE – Tan, an accountant, was at a loss after she was fired along with all her colleagues in the department in late July as her company had embarked on cost-cutting measures amid the …
Read More »Asian Stocks and US Futures Rise Thanks to Election Relief
[ad_1] TOKYO: Asian stocks and American futures rose on Monday (November 9) with relief that the results of the US presidential election were finally decided, with Joe Biden as president-elect. Strong Chinese trade data released over the weekend also helped. Many in the region expect trade tensions to ease under …
Read More »20 Years Among 14 Charged for Selling Electronic Vaporizers Online, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – From June to August 2020, 14 people were charged for selling electronic vaporizers (e-vaporizers) and related items in Singapore. More than $ 50,000 worth of property was seized from them and a combined total of $ 255,500 was fined. The 14 cases were unrelated. The youngest offender, …
Read More »Secretlab CEO Named Singapore EY Entrepreneur of the Year
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Secretlab CEO and Co-Founder Ian Ang was named EY Singapore Entrepreneur of the Year on Monday (November 9), beating two other contenders to be crowned the overall winner. The victory was announced during a virtual awards ceremony on Monday night. Ang, 28, will be Singapore’s representative at the …
Read More »Broker opinion: Aviation is a drag on SingPost’s recovery, say business and market analysts
[ad_1] Mon, Nov 09, 2020 – 1:34 PM ANALYSTS from CGS-CIMB and DBS Group Research said in separate reports that the Singapore Post’s (SingPost) recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will depend on how quickly the aviation industry can recover. This is because the reduction in air transport capacity amid pandemic-related …
Read More »EIS training programs attract interest; Operator cuts losses from $ 350 million to $ 300 million a month, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – More than 50 organizations have expressed interest in Singapore Airlines training programs launched last week, which will see the national airline’s trainers work with companies to design courses and instruct their employees in areas such as customer service. SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong provided the update on …
Read More »COVID-19: About 25 nightspots to reopen under the pilot scheme; corporate body urges others to turn or get out
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Around 25 nightlife establishments will be allowed to reopen as part of a pilot program, the Singapore Nightlife Business Association (SNBA) said on Monday (Nov 9) when it urged those who continue to struggle with the prolonged shutdown to consider pivoting or outgoing trades. In addition to the …
Read More »Wall Street breaks records in opening news about the COVID-19 vaccine
[ad_1] NEW YORK: US stocks rose higher at the open on Monday (November 9), and all three major indices broke records after Pfizer announced that its vaccine was 90% effective in protecting against COVID-19 infections. 19. By about five minutes into the trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average was …
Read More »Apple puts Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation for student workers
[ad_1] Deal Apple has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple’s supplier code of conduct, the iPhone maker said Monday. FILE PHOTO: The Apple company logo is seen outside an Apple store in Bordeaux, France, on March 22, 2019. REUTERS / Regis Duvignau …
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