Singapore

Local cupcake chain fined $119,500 for underpaying workers

It pleaded guilty on offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

Local cupcake chain fined $119,500 for underpaying workers

It pleaded guilty on offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

COVID-19's impact on Singapore ‘intense': HSBC report

It derailed short-term growth and could hinder long-term potential output.

HBD launches platform for simplified housing transactions

The Housing Development Board will roll out the HDB Flat Portal progressively starting today.

PlanetSpark launches innovation centre

It is the first hardware-targeted accelerator for Artificial Intelligence of Things innovations.

Cisco appoints Dave West and Irving Tan in leadership roles for APAC

West will be the new president, whilst Tan will take over as chairman in APAC.

Singapore ranks low in residential price growth amongst 150 countries

New global index placed Singapore at 123 out of 150 countries.

KONE joins CapitaLand-led Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab

It serves as an open platform to tackle sustainability in Singapore.

Telstra appoints new South Asia managing director

She will oversee Telstra’s growth across the region.

CAAS boosts ‘We Are Aviators' Facebook page to engage youth

The platform will be used to spark interest in aviation.

Bitglass appoints new APAC-J sales vp

 Pun Kok Lim’s leadership would help the firm thrive in the APAC-J market.

Singapore shares extend losses on Tuesday trade

The Straits Times Index ended some choppy Tuesday trading down by 6.73 points, or 0.23%, at 2,977.17.

Condo resale prices rebounded stronger-than-expected in 2020

Private home demand will further recover in 2021, analysts advise.

Ascott added over 14,200 units globally in 2020

These will boost Ascott’s annual fee income by over $27m.

Chip Eng Seng warns of net loss amidst COVID-19 impact

This was mainly due to adverse effects of COVID-19.

CapitaLand Retail China divests Wuhan mall, three premises for $52.6m

The company is said to be facing operational challenges in the past years.

Robot barista to be deployed in Japan

Robot barista ELLA will be situated across stations of passenger train line.

Lifestyle brand VF Corporation sets up new supply chains in Singapore

This is part of the company's commitment to invest in its businesses in the region.