[ad_1] Mon, November 09, 2020 – 1:35 PM SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has yet to make a decision on the issuance of additional mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs) worth S $ 6.2 billion. Nor could it say how long the airline’s current liquidity would last, given that “the market is very dynamic” …
Read More »Malaysia’s TV3 apologizes for calling Kamala Harris ‘daughter of an illegal immigrant’, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA (THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysian television channel TV3 has apologized for a news report that mistakenly called US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the daughter of an illegal immigrant. “Referring to a news item in Bulletin 1.30 yesterday, we would like to apologize for an oversight …
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 »WHO chief hopes to work ‘very closely’ with Biden’s team
[ad_1] GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization welcomed efforts on Monday (November 9) to strengthen the Geneva-based body through reform and said he looked forward to working closely with the president-elect’s administration. from the United States, Joe Biden. “We welcome any and all efforts to strengthen this organization …
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 »The cleanup intensified as migratory birds flock around the Pasir Ris Drive block and leave droppings.
[ad_1] The Pasir Ris-Punggol City Council has stepped up cleanup efforts at Block 470 Pasir Ris Drive 6 after a resident shared his comments about the large number of birds flocking to the area. Stomper Anonymous, who resides on the block, shared his concerns about the issue on Oct. 28 …
Read More »Singapore Airlines confident of having ‘very strong liquidity’ as it explores new sources of funds to overcome COVID-19: CEO
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) is intensifying its efforts to seek new sources of funds and is confident that it will have “very strong liquidity” to overcome the turbulence induced by the pandemic. Speaking to analysts and reporters at a virtual earnings meeting on Monday (November 9), CEO Goh Choon …
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