S'pore banks in China act to protect staff, customers
About 700 OCBC employees across China will eat packed lunches at their desks this week to minimise their chances of catching the coronavirus that has plagued the world's second-largest economy....
Firms affected by the outbreak
One of the world's largest smartphone manufacturers has suppliers in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
Production, shipment delays hit manufacturers
Singapore manufacturers are concerned that delays in production, shipment and delivery due to shuttered factories and quarantined workers arising from the worsening coronavirus outbreak will...
Look Back 2019: Disruption ahead in financial sector as digital-only banks loom
Moves to set up digital-only banks are underway in Singapore as the regulator rounds up applications this month.
S'pore-Nanjing project spurs closer work on tech solutions
A collaboration between Singapore and China to build a fourth-generation city has brought the two countries closer together to work on areas like artificial intelligence, said Singapore Chinese...
Gap between jobs and skills will widen as businesses transform: Josephine Teo
SINGAPORE - The gap between jobs and skills will widen as businesses transform in the digital economy, but Singapore must see this as an opportunity, said Manpower Minister Josephine Teo.
Centre supporting heartland businesses to expand reach
The move to revitalise the heartland retail scene is well under way, with ambitious plans by Heartland Enterprise Centre Singapore (HECS) to upgrade businesses and workers next year.
Businesses and households must be careful not to overextend themselves amid global uncertainties: MAS
SINGAPORE - Rising risks to financial stability from ongoing trade and geopolitical tensions and expectations for sluggish global growth ahead mean businesses and households should be careful not...
Zooming in on sustainability
Start-up Positive Energy gives a boost to developers with trouble funding projects on renewable energy, by matching them with investors.
Digital tokens back in spotlight as bitcoin soars
Cryptocurrencies are back in the spotlight after having lost much of their shine since 2017, when the value of bitcoin hit an all-time high of nearly US$20,000 (S$27,173).