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WarnerMedia opens regional hub in Singapore

elean 25 9 月

3 minutes

Major media company WarnerMedia has opened a regional hub in Singapore and will be launching its premium HBO Max platform in Asia. This is significant for Singapore’s media companies, said Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo at the opening on Friday (Sept 24). By working with local professionals and companies to produce original content, WarnerMedia will open this region to the rest of the world, she said at the corporation’s premises in Solaris, at the Fusionopolis technology and media business park. WarnerMedia is home to global brands and franchises including DC, Harry Potter’s Wizarding World, Looney Tunes and Game Of Thrones. Mrs Teo said that this year, about 90 Singapore companies and 700 media professionals are expected to benefit from collaborations with multinationals like WarnerMedia. “Our local companies are hungry to tell the world the rich tapestry of stories from Singapore and the region.” She cited two works already in production: Season two of the horror anthology Folklore, created by award-winning Singapore film-maker Eric Khoo, and Forbidden, a Thai supernatural thriller. Mrs Teo also mentioned that such content would be part of the upcoming...

Retrenchment task force working with laid off Panasonic workers: Tan See Leng

aseanpr 24 9 月

2 minutes

SINGAPORE - The retrenchment task force and various other government agencies are at the forefront in working with Panasonic workers who have been retrenched, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng on Friday (Sept 24). He was responding to media queries on the measures taken to support some 700 Panasonic workers laid off, with the electronics giant Panasonic announcing on Thursday that it is shutting down its refrigeration compressor manufacturing operations in Singapore. Dr Tan noted that the taskforce, together with the labour movement, the Employment and Employability Institute and Workforce Singapore, are working with the affected employees. "They are also working with the company to see how we can match (the workers) with the new jobs that are available," he said. He added that recent reports have shown that Singapore has currently more vacancies than jobseekers . "So, we hope to be able to place them as quickly as possible," he said. Last week, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reported that job vacancies in Singapore reached an all-time high of 92,100 in June. There were 163 job openings for every 100 unemployed persons in June. Many positions were in construction and manufacturin...

China’s Keenon Robotics taps Singapore as launchpad

elean 22 9 月

3 minutes

SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Shanghai-based Keenon Robotics is turning to Singapore to kick off its international ambitions, with the help of its latest investor, SoftBank's Vision Fund 2, and the Japanese conglomerate's robotics arm. On Tuesday, Keenon entered a partnership with SoftBank Robotics to launch its delivery robot, called the Keenbot, in Singapore and Japan. Following this, the Chinese start-up plans to expand to Europe, the Middle East and the United States, it announced at a press event. "In the next two to three years, Keenon aspires to be a world leader in this field. Also, we are witnessing a milestone in the commercial robotics industry, whereby we will be seeing a lot of such usage in our daily lives," said its founder Tony Li, who spoke at the event over a video call. The announcement comes about a week after Keenon announced that it had raised US$200 million (S$271 million) in Series D funding, led by the SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Founded in 2010, Keenon says that it is one of the largest players in China's mobile robotics market, serving the food and beverage (F&B), hospitality and medical sectors, among others. SoftBank Robotics is integrating its cloud sys...

World Alzheimer’s Day: More resources launched in S’pore to support those with dementia and caregivers

aseanpr 21 9 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE - A new online resource portal for those with dementia and their caregivers as well as a new app that helps with the early detection of pre-dementia symptoms were launched on Tuesday (Sept 21). This was in conjunction with World Alzheimer's Day, commemorated worldwide, which kicks off a month-long calendar of events and activities dedicated to raising awareness and challenging the stigma of dementia. DementiaHub.SG, rolled out by social service agency Dementia Singapore and the Agency of Integrated Care, has resources for four groups - members of a community or corporation; persons living with dementia; caregivers for a loved one with dementia; and care professionals. It has articles on the management of dementia symptoms, products and support services, self-care, as well as tool kits and videos on dementia care, exercises and dietary recommendations. Dementia Singapore chief executive Jason Foo noted that upon diagnosis, persons living with dementia and their caregivers often scramble to find more information that is often sourced from various local and international websites. "But not all sources are reliable, verified or relevant to the Singapore context. We see a need...

Concrete proposals to tackle women’s issues to be presented in early 2022: PM Lee

aseanpr 18 9 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE - A White Paper with "concrete proposals" to tackle issues concerning women will be presented in Parliament early next year, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Saturday (Sept 18). The Government will study the views it has received on issues brought up during a year-long review of issues concerning women to develop and implement these proposals, he said. PM Lee was speaking at the closing session of Conversations on Singapore Women's Development, where he outlined three broad areas in which Government policies and programmes can help level the playing field for women. These are: more equal workplace opportunities, more caregiver support and increased protection for women, both physically and online. In addition, a garden at Dhoby Ghaut Green will be dedicated to the women of Singapore to honour and celebrate their pioneering spirit and contributions, said PM Lee. The proposal was put forward by the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO), and includes the naming of public spaces such as gardens and roads to reflect the central role that Singapore women have played in society and nation. The Conversations on Singapore Women's Development initiative was launch...

Online Brokerage Tiger Brokers Announces Q2 2021 Results; Singapore’s Generation Z New Account Openings Up By +90% Y/Y

indie 15 9 月

7 minutes

SINGAPORE, Sep 15, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Xiaomi-backed online brokerage Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. today announced that its quarterly business achieved a significant milestone as the number of account openings represented by Generation Z (18-24 yr) saw an increase of over 90 per cent compared to the same period last year. For Singapore Generation Z investors, the purchase of stocks, futures and options have increased by at least 9-fold as compared to the same time last year, with a notable surge in the preference for stocks and options by around 14 times in terms of volume.The Singapore business was one of the largest contributors to Group customer accounts in 2Q 2021, when over 60 per cent of all newly funded accounts were derived from international markets, and the Group added more funded accounts than in its entire cumulative operating history.Eng Thiam Choon, Chief Executive Officer, Tiger Brokers (Singapore), said, "Generation Z, or the internet generation, can be regarded as one of the most disruptive generations ever. There is a distinct difference in how they invest and what they invest in compared to their millennial or baby boomers' peers. Wit...

Concerns about academic freedom following Yale-NUS merger are unfounded: Chan Chun Sing

aseanpr 13 9 月

3 minutes

SINGAPORE - Concerns that the merger of Yale-NUS College with the University Scholars' Programme (USP) will have an impact on academic freedom in Singapore are unfounded, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Sept 13). He said there were similar concerns when Yale-NUS was established 10 years ago, which also proved to be baseless. Mr Chan said: "Few believed then that Yale-NUS would live up to its ambition... It is perhaps ironic and a testimony to National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale-NUS' efforts all these years, that Yale-NUS is now seen as a paragon of academic freedom in Singapore." He was speaking in Parliament after MPs from both the People's Action Party and the Workers' Party asked questions on the merger announced on Aug 27. He also said that the faculties of arts and social sciences at NUS and other autonomous universities here have had a long history of teaching and research, sometimes on potentially sensitive and difficult topics, long before the establishment of Yale-NUS. He said: "It would be grossly unfair to faculty members in NUS and other autonomous universities to suggest that their teaching or research is in any way less rigorous, of lower...

S’pore committed to constructive ties with new Malaysian government: Vivian Balakrishnan

aseanpr 13 9 月

3 minutes

SINGAPORE - Singapore is committed to maintaining a constructive relationship with the new Malaysian government and keeping up good relations, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. He told Parliament on Monday (Sept 13) that Singapore will continue to engage and cooperate with Malaysia's leaders to seek win-win outcomes for both countries in the long term. Dr Balakrishnan was responding to Mr Vikram Nair (Sembawang GRC) and Mr Henry Kwek (Kebun Baru) on the current political situation in Malaysia and the state of Singapore's bilateral partnerships with its neighbour. Malaysia's current Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was sworn in on Aug 21, after Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin resigned following the loss of his parliamentary majority. Mr Ismail is the country's third premier in the past three years. Dr Balakrishnan told the House that Singapore's position is consistent - to work with the government of the day. "We have enjoyed good relations with successive Malaysian governments and leaders, and we have cooperated well with them across a very wide range of areas," he said. The minister noted that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke with Mr Ismail the next morning after he was sw...

Singapore furnishing firms flourish in Africa

elean 13 9 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - Firms that deal with furnishings and paints have reaped gains from forays into Africa. SMJ Furnishings, which started in Singapore in 1988, participated in a trade mission to Ghana and Cote d'lvoire in 2016 that generated opportunities. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Cryoviva Singapore Expands Cord Blood Banking Services to Bahrain

indie 7 9 月

3 minutes

Singapore, Sep 7, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Local family cord blood bank Cryoviva Singapore (https://cryoviva.com.sg) is continuing with its rapid geographic growth plans with an entry into the Bahrain market. This latest new market entry closely follows Cryoviva establishing a footprint in Dubai to serve couples in the UAE that are on the family way. Rajesh Nair, CEO of Cryoviva Singapore"It fills the entire Cryoviva team with a great sense of pride and satisfaction to help customers in Bahrain and add another nation to the list of countries we serve from Singapore. We are steadfastly focused on our goal to give every family the chance to benefit from the medical potential of cord component stem cells should they ever need it. Every new market we enter and serve successfully is another step closer to that goal," says Rajesh Nair, CEO of Cryoviva Singapore. "Our excellent credentials as a well-established cord blood bank with a proven track record, experienced medical and management teams and strong investor backing make us a reliable and trustworthy provider for young families in Bahrain. Equally importantly, I believe that customers in Bahrain get considerable con...

Hillview Heights condo management flagged by security association for discriminatory hiring practices

aseanpr 7 9 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE - The managing agent of Hillview Heights condominium has been flagged by the Security Association Singapore for discrimination against non-Mandarin speakers and older workers in its tender for security services. In a Facebook post and statement to the press on Monday (Sept 6), the association highlighted clauses of the tender by Savills Property Management, which stipulate that a security agency must provide a "Chinese-speaking" security guard for more than six shifts each month, with those who speak dialect acceptable. Penalties for not complying include a warning letter and deduction of $100 per shift. The security agency could also be fined $100 if the guard provided is not within the age limit of 21 to 60 years old. The tender, which lasts a year from Nov 1 to Oct 31 next year, closed on Sept 3. The security association said that while there were other clauses that were of concern, it shared these particular ones "because they appear to penalise security agencies unless they exercise discrimination in their hiring and deployment of security officers". The statement said Mandarin and the dialects are not the same, "so what exactly is the job requirement here that Savil...

Singapore lifts flight ban on Boeing 737 Max planes

aseanpr 6 9 月

3 minutes

SINGAPORE - Singapore's aviation authority has lifted a flight ban on Boeing 737 Max planes that was imposed more than two years ago. The 737 Max had been banned from commercial operations in Singapore in March 2019 after two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia involving the aircraft. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on Monday (Sept 6) said it has lifted the restrictions on the 737 Max after completing its technical assessment. This comes after other aviation authorities - such as those in the United States and the European Union - earlier lifted restrictions on the plane. The CAAS said it had evaluated the design changes made to the aircraft by Boeing, which were approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other validating authorities. "CAAS also reviewed the operational data of flights of the aircraft that had resumed service over the past nine months and observed that there have been no notable safety issues," it added. The 737 Max was grounded by aviation authorities worldwide after two crashes in five months - from October 2018 to March 2019. A total of 346 people were killed. Investigations pinpointed a faulty flight handling system known ...

5 arrested, more than 6,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs

aseanpr 6 9 月

2 minutes

SINGAPORE - More than 6,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized by Singapore Customs officers who observed activity at the loading and unloading bay of an industrial building in Woodlands Industrial Park. Four men - three Singaporeans and a Malaysian - as well as one Malaysian woman, all between 21 and 54 years old, were arrested last Thursday, Singapore Customs said in a statement on Monday (Sept 6). Customs officers had observed boxes being transferred into a Singapore-registered truck at the loading and unloading bay of the industrial building and suspected that they contained duty-unpaid cigarettes. They found 1,120 cartons of such cigarettes in the truck and arrested the Malaysian woman and three Singaporean men. Further checks uncovered another 4,928 cartons in another Singapore-registered truck in the vicinity, making it a haul of 6,048 cartons in all. Subsequently, the driver of a Malaysia-registered lorry that was suspected to be used to deliver the cigarettes was arrested at Tuas Checkpoint when he attempted to leave Singapore. The duty evaded amounted to $516,490 and the goods and services tax (GST) evaded was $41,430. All three vehicles were seized. The agency...

More consumers, businesses in Singapore eschew cheques but some reluctance remains

elean 6 9 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - Cheques were once a key feature of public servant Victor Lim's financial armoury but they have become a relic of a bygone age. Paying bills no longer requires him filling out this and that on a slip of paper; it's Internet banking and AXS machines for most transactions now: "These alternatives are more convenient and can be done 24/7." Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Merlion statue cleaning postponed due to ‘manpower issues’: STB

aseanpr 3 9 月

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SINGAPORE - The Merlion will have to wait longer for its regular bath. The iconic statue was supposed to have its quarterly cleaning from last Thursday (Aug 26) to Saturday, but this has been postponed to next week, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said in a statement on Friday (Sept 3). "The cleaning works were postponed due to manpower issues faced by the appointed cleaning company," an STB spokesman told The Straits Times. The STB did not elaborate on the issues or name the cleaning company. The Merlion will now be cleaned overnight from 11.30pm to 7am between Sept 6 and Sept 8. The statue will be hoarded up during that period and not available for public viewing, the STB said. More on this topic Related Story Interactive: If Singapore’s Merlion were real Related Story Ultraman meets Merlion in new Singapore Tourism Board campaign for Japan

Xfers & SEBA Bank Named Finalists for Global CBDC Challenge organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore

indie 1 9 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE, Sep 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Xfers, a Southeast Asia based payments leader holding a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for e-money issuance, together with its partner, SEBA Bank, a FINMA licensed Swiss Bank providing a seamless, secure, and easy-to-use bridge between digital and traditional assets, today announced that they have been named among the 15 finalists for the Global Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Challenge organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).Launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and in partnership with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Capital Development Fund, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, United Nations Development Programme, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Global CBDC Challenge calls for FinTech companies, financial institutions and solution providers around the world to submit innovative retail CBDC solutions to enhance payment efficiencies and promote financial inclusion.The joint proposal submitted by Xfers and SEBA Bank was shortlisted from over 300 applications representing over 50 coun...

Briton allegedly linked to Wirecard case charged in Singapore with abetting to falsify document

aseanpr 1 9 月

3 minutes

SINGAPORE - A man allegedly linked to a case involving German payments company Wirecard has been charged with one count of abetting to falsify a document. James Henry O'Sullivan, 46, appeared in a Singapore district court via video-link on Wednesday (Sept 1). In March 2017, the Briton allegedly instigated then director of local accounting firm Citadelle Corporate Services R Shanmugaratnam to falsify a document. According to court documents, O'Sullivan, who was arrested on Monday, purportedly instructed the Singaporean to issue a letter from Citadelle to a Wirecard subsidiary known as Cardsystems Middle East FZ. The letter is said to have stated that Citadelle held a balance of about 86.4 million euros (S$137 million) in an escrow account as of Dec 30, 2016 - when, in fact, Citadelle did not maintain such an account. Escrow is an essential service in capital markets that supports transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. O'Sullivan's lawyer Tito Isaac on Wednesday asked for his client to be allowed bail, stressing that the Briton had assisted the authorities with investigations. Mr Isaac said O'Sullivan's ties to Singapore are strong, adding that he and his wife are working her...

China port closures to delay Christmas shipments, stall production in Singapore

elean 1 9 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - If you celebrate Christmas, you may want to start gift shopping for the season now. With several terminal closures at China's key ports recently, the queue of container ships now waiting to unload cargo and clear customs could last for another three to four months. This means imported goods, from gaming consoles to running shoes, could arrive in Singapore by the time Christmas is over, said Mr Mick Aw, senior adviser at consulting firm Moore Stephens. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

阿泽雷斯(Azelis)发布企业2020 年可持续发展报告，展现其在创新和推进可持续发展方面取得的进展

tallulah 31 8 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE, Aug 31, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 领先的特种化学品和食品配料创新服务提供商阿泽雷斯，自豪地发布了企业第二份可持续发展报告，内容涵盖了阿泽雷斯2020年整个集团的可持续发展进展和成果。亮点和说明- 该报告展现了阿泽雷斯在环境、社会和企业治理 (ESG) 方面做出的努力，同时加强了其成为全球领先的可持续解决方案和服务提供商的雄心壮志；- 阿泽雷斯可持续发展战略“2025行动”基于联合国《全球契约》（UN GC）倡议、ISO 26000标准，以及全球报告倡议（GRI）涉及的四大板块：人才、产品与创新、治理和环境；- 阿泽雷斯在EcoVadis评级中喜获白金勋章，这是EcoVadis供应商可持续性评级计划中的最高荣誉，也是对企业可持续发展成果的认可。阿泽雷斯的可持续发展之旅始于2015年，当时企业根据有关气候变化的《巴黎协定》以及联合国《2030年可持续发展议程》确定了可持续发展计划的基本原则。该计划基于联合国《全球契约》（UN GC）倡议、ISO 26000标准，以及全球报告倡议（GRI），包含四大板块，阿泽雷斯针对其中每一项板块，都制定了清晰的目标和关键绩效指标。对于每项板块，公司还将致力于为选定的联合国可持续发展项目（SDG）贡献微薄之力。2020 年，阿泽雷斯为其新的可持续发展战略“2025行动”奠定了基础。该战略于 2021 年初发布，体现了企业在创新和推进可持续发展方面的雄心壮志。阿泽雷斯可持续发展战略四大板块在 2020 年主要发展包括： - 人才：阿泽雷斯自2014年开始，实施了涵盖全公司层面的员工满意度调查。在开展2018年的员工满意度调查后，阿泽雷斯在集团层面开展了大规模的完善和提升措施，因此企业已非常接近实现2025年员工忠诚度和工作条件的目标。阿泽雷斯旨在不断改进提升，我们计划在2021年底提高2025年目标的标准。- 产品与创新：阿泽雷斯将继续推出可持续产品并加强可持续配方的开发工作。为此，公司高度重视最大限度减少或消除有害物质的使用和产生。2020 年可持续采购尽职调查程序也已取得进展。阿泽雷斯加入了由全球31家化工企业联合发起的“携手可持续发展”倡议，这31家公司组成的全球网络为化学品供应链的环境社会治理绩效提供了事实上的全球标准，进一步强化了可持续发展的进程。- 治理：阿泽雷斯推出了SpeakUp!政策和SpeakUp!热线，供员工和任何第三方利益相关者报告违规行为。这加强了企业文化建设，鼓励员工在安全环境中畅所欲言，不用担心会受到伤害或报复。- 环境：阿泽雷斯致力于实现到2025年减少25%以及到2030年减少50%的碳排放强度目标。此外，公司还制定了在办公室和工厂使用100%可再生能源电力的目标，以及在企业运营和供应链的过程中实现脱碳目标。阿泽雷斯首席执行官H...

Flood risks in central, western Singapore as heavy showers continue

aseanpr 31 8 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - It is the second day this week of heavy showers across the island and flash floods may occur, national water agency PUB said. The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), a unit under the National Environment Agency, issued a heavy rain warning on Tuesday morning (Aug 31), with moderate to heavy rain falling over central and western Singapore and heavy rain in the east. At 8.20am, PUB said water levels in Commonwealth Lane and Commonwealth Drive are near full capacity following heavy morning showers. Flood risk was identified along these two roads and the public was advised to avoid the area for an hour. At about 9am, water level sensors in the industrial area of Tanjong Penjuru showed that drains there had reached at least 90 per cent capacity, but subsequently subsided. According to the MSS website, the lowest recorded temperature today was 23.8 deg C in Novena at 8am. Thundery showers are expected to continue for the rest of the week. More on this topic Related Story Flash floods in Hougang Avenue 8, Punggol Way after heavy morning rain Related Story S'pore could experience heavier rain over next 2 months

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