Airfares jump after S’pore-Hong Kong travel bubble announcement
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – The cost of air tickets between Singapore and Hong Kong jumped within 24 hours of the two places unveiling plans for a travel bubble that wouldn’t require […]
Duo charged with stealing $300 grocery vouchers by breaking into letterboxes in Tampines
SINGAPORE – A man and woman linked to a series of thefts of Budget 2020 Grocery Vouchers from HDB letterboxes across Singapore have been charged in court. Miqheul Wahyudean Abdullah, […]
Reusable plastic bags most eco-friendly option in Singapore: Study
SINGAPORE – Being an eco-friendly shopper in Singapore means opting for and using a reusable plastic bag many times instead of using a cotton one, a new study has found. […]
Fujitsu Verifies Effectiveness of Private 5G in Manufacturing Sites in Collaboration with Microsoft Japan
TOKYO, Oct 16, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Fujitsu today announced that, in collaboration with Microsoft Japan Ltd., it has recently verified the effectiveness of a system that uses private […]
Waterdrop unveils Latest Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System for Amazon Prime Day
City of Industry, CA, Oct 16, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Waterdrop, with continuous innovation and a passion for perfection, unveiled its latest Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System at the […]
东曜药业股份有限公司完善公司管理架构 推动战略发展升级
HONG KONG, Oct 16, 2020 – (亚太商讯) – 东曜药业股份有限公司（「东曜药业」或「公司」；股票代码：1875.HK）今日欣然宣布委任执行董事黄纯莹女士（「黄女士」）为董事会副主席，辞任总经理...
TOT BIOPHARM International Company Limited Optimises Company Management Structure to Promote Strategic Development Upgrade
HONG KONG, Oct 16, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – TOT BIOPHARM International Company Limited (“TOT BIOPHARM” or the “Company”; stock code: 1875.HK), is pleased to announce that Ms. Yeh-Huang, Chun-Ying, […]
Former CGS-CIMB broker jailed for manipulating Koyo shares
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – The Singapore court on Thursday (OCT 15) sentenced a former CGS-CIMB Securities employee to 20 months and 18 weeks’ jail for her involvement in manipulating […]
Fashion brands accused of exploiting millions of workers at risk of layoffs amid Covid-19
DHAKA (REUTERS) – Millions of garment workers could lose their jobs as global brands are demanding price cuts and delaying payments to suppliers who are desperate for orders to survive […]
Singapore non-oil exports grow at slower 5.9% pace in September
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) grew at a slower pace in September, mainly driven by electronic goods from a low base last year, according to data from Enterprise […]
US tech mogul Robert Brockman charged in record tax evasion scheme
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – Technology executive Robert Brockman has been charged in the biggest tax evasion case in US history after fellow billionaire Robert Smith turned against him to avoid prosecution […]
Uber joins forces with SK Telecom to crack tough South Korea market
SEOUL (REUTERS) – Uber Technologies said on Friday (Oct 16) it will invest over US$150 million (S$204 million) in a joint venture and partnership with South Korea’s SK Telecom Co […]
Woori BMO Group Comments on Finance of America Set for IPO
TORONTO, ONTARIO , Oct 16, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Woori BMO Group has today commented on Blackstone Group-backed consumer-leading platform Finance of America Equity Capital LLC as they get […]
China’s petrochemical industry launches blockchain warehouse receipt financing trade
BEIJING, China, Oct 15, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – On September 27, China’s petrochemical industry saw its first digital warehouse receipt pledge financing transaction that integrates blockchain and Internet of […]
Parliament: No decision yet to lower road tax when ERP 2.0 rolls out
SINGAPORE – There is no decision yet to adjust road tax or dole out special concession for high-mileage users such as taxi and private-hire drivers when the next-generation Electronic Road […]
S’pore, HK set to launch air travel bubble which may allow leisure travel without need for quarantine: Sources
SINGAPORE – Singapore has announced its first two-way air travel bubble with Hong Kong, paving the way for leisure and other forms of travel between both places. This means that […]
Parliament: Employers given warnings for illegally deploying maids could be fined instead, under MOM review of guidelines
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is reviewing its guidelines to see if employers who have received warnings for illegal deploying their maids to work at a different place […]
Youth allegedly operated drone over no-fly zones, including Mindef Gombak Base, Stagmont Camp
SINGAPORE – A youth who allegedly flew a drone over military bases was hauled to court on Thursday (Oct 15). Russell Wong Shin Pin, 20, faces eight charges including four […]
Parti Liyani has decided to go ahead with complaint against 2 DPPs for misconduct: NGO
SINGAPORE – Former domestic worker Parti Liyani has decided to go ahead with her bid to start disciplinary proceedings against two prosecutors, after being granted two weeks to consider whether […]
Mitsubishi Power Signs MOU with Indonesia’s PLN Group and Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) on Joint Policy Proposal to Promote Biomass Co-firing at Thermal Power Plants in Indonesia
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct 15, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Mitsubishi Power, Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesia’s state-owned […]