Expect more stock market volatility in week ahead
It has been a turbulent week for markets following the release of the July 27-28 minutes of the US Federal Reserve meetings last Wednesday (Aug 18), showing that the potential […]
NIKE (NYSE: NKE) apologized for discriminating against consumers in Kunming, China
New York, NY / TickerInsider / August 22, 2021 / Recently, the “NIKE public apology for discrimination against consumers” on the Internet hot, sparking widespread concern in China.—NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE)Trade […]
US Vice-President Kamala Harris arrives in Singapore
SINGAPORE – United States Vice-President Kamala Harris touched down in Singapore on Sunday (Aug 22) and kicked off an official visit to South-east Asia – her first outside the Americas […]
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 22
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Aug 22. NDP 2021: A parade to lift spirits The show featured virtual dance routines, video clips and animated films that […]
Is YouTube a success?
(NYTIMES) – This question will sound ridiculous, but it isn’t: Is YouTube a success? Please hold your boos. It’s hard to imagine the Internet without YouTube. Buying the video site […]
Why the surge in Covid-19 deaths in S’pore, and what it means for the future
SINGAPORE – Ten people have died from Covid-19 this month, even as more than three in four people here have been fully vaccinated. Against this, we had 37 deaths between January […]
S’pore doctor who worked in Afghanistan for 18 years worries for friends there
SINGAPORE – In March last year, Dr Wee Teck Young left Afghanistan for Singapore after almost 18 years in the country. But he has continued to stay in touch with […]
When the property market turns ‘crazy’
(BLOOMBERG) – Soaring prices. Competition. Desperation. The dramatic conditions for US home buyers during the past year are now spilling into the market for rentals. Landlords from Tampa, Florida, to […]
Tech industry will still grow post-pandemic
(NYTIMES) – In April last year, Mr Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s chief executive and the world’s richest man, announced he was focusing on people rather than profits. Amazon would spend about […]
When virtual clothes are pricier than real ones
(REUTERS) – People care what their avatars are wearing. When the virtual world Decentraland said users could make and sell their own clothing for avatars to wear on the site, […]
Costly electric cars deter drivers from switching
(NYTIMES) – Mr Robert Teglia bought a Tesla Model 3 sedan even though he knew it cost more than many luxury cars. The commercial real estate appraiser tallied the costs […]
Green vehicles add power to the fight against climate change
Nearly a million vehicles ply Singapore’s roads today, releasing around 6.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2)-equivalent each year, over a tenth of the city-state’s total emissions. Less than 0.5 […]
Singapore contributes 100,000 doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to Brunei
SINGAPORE – Singapore has contributed 100,000 doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to Brunei, as part of bilateral efforts to tackle the pandemic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on […]
CSRC makes a statement to promote cooperation on securities audit and supervision between China and the United States
New York, NY / TickerInsider / August 20, 2021 / On August 20, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) held the 2021 system mid-year regulatory work conference to study and deploy […]
S’pore’s National Day Parade 2021: What to expect and how to catch it live
SINGAPORE – The postponed National Day Parade will be held on Saturday (Aug 21), starting at 6.05pm. The parade and ceremony segment will feature the popular fighter jet aerial displays […]
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 21
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Aug 21. Unvaccinated 82-year-old S’porean dies of Covid-19; 10th death in August Two new clusters were also uncovered – one […]
Covid-19 vaccine by Arcturus and Singapore’s Duke-NUS in phase 2 trials
SINGAPORE – Three different Covid-19 messenger RNA vaccines which may have reduced side effects when administered are being developed with Singapore’s involvement in their clinical trials. Developed by United States-firm […]
Trafigura’s green fuel push helps Singapore’s sustainability efforts
SINGAPORE – Singapore-based Trafigura Group – one of the world’s top commodity traders – is speeding up its push into clean fuels and renewable energy. Trafigura signed an agreement with […]
Students’ artwork on display at exhibition to mark National Day
SINGAPORE – The creative works of more than 400 schoolchildren have been put up at the National Museum of Singapore to commemorate National Day through stories of the Covid-19 pandemic […]
US stocks finish losing week on positive note
NEW YORK (AFP) – Wall Street stocks finished a lacklustre week on a positive note on Friday (Aug 20), rallying in a wave of bargain-hunting and cutting their losses for […]