PM Lee takes the stand in defamation suit against TOC’s Terry Xu
SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in court on Monday (Nov 30) to testify in his defamation suit against The Online Citizen (TOC) editor Terry Xu. Mr Xu’s […]
Singapore’s budding start-ups: Producing food-grade protein in a resource crunch
SINGAPORE – Sophie’s Bionutrients, a Singapore-based start-up, has been working on plant-based protein flours that can be used to make milk alternatives or energy beverages. Its co-founder and chief executive […]
Producing food-grade protein in a resource crunch
Sophie’s Bionutrients, a Singapore-based start-up, has been working on plant-based protein flours that can be used to make milk alternatives or energy beverages. Its co-founder and chief executive Eugene Wang, […]
Singapore firms keen to use new EDB Tech.Pass scheme to boost talent pool
SINGAPORE – When cyber protection company Acronis wanted to grow the team for its research and development centre here last year, it targeted locals. But when it could not hire […]
Cadet pilot and friends aim to inspire next generation of aviators
Cadet pilot Jason Koor’s flying ambitions may have been put on hold for the next few years due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the 26-year-old is using this downtime to […]
Bringing buyers and sellers of surplus food together
Mr Preston Wong, 31, is chief executive and lead innovator at Treatsure, an app that serves as a mobile market place for businesses and consumers to sell and buy surplus […]
Despite early doubts, former nurse finds success working in pre-school
SINGAPORE – The sight and sound of infants laughing are among the reasons Ms Jacintha Jayadas looks forward to her work as an early childhood educator. The 27-year-old said that […]
Gold prices headed further south as hopes rise for coronavirus vaccine
Gold prices were yesterday set for a third straight week of declines as growing optimism over a coronavirus vaccine drove investors into traditionally riskier assets and out of the safe-haven […]
Mazda CX-30 Named Thailand Car of the Year 2020
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation’s crossover SUV, Mazda CX-30, has been named Thailand Car of the Year 2020 by the Thai Automotive Journalists […]
The Multi-Functional Cigar Lighter Every Cigar Fan Needs
XIFEI is pleased to discuss their multi-functional cigar lighter that is transforming the way that people enjoy their beloved cigars. This is a convenient tool that allows customers to carry […]
Sites for homes in Tengah, Ang Mo Kio up for sale
The first executive condominium (EC) site in Tengah and a condo site in Ang Mo Kio were launched for sale yesterday under the second half of the 2020 government land […]
4 years’ jail for woman who poured hot water on boyfriend’s groin, causing third-degree burns
SINGAPORE – A woman who poured hot water on her boyfriend’s groin, thinking he was cheating on her, was sentenced on Thursday (Nov 26) to four years’ jail. Zareena Begum […]
Global recovery heading into critical period: MAS chief
The global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is heading into a critical period as nations balance the need to prop up consumers and businesses against the threat of unmanageable […]
Toyota Begins Sales of “Shodoku Taishi” Foot-Operated Sanitizer Stands
Toyota City, Japan, Nov 25, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation announces the release of “Shodoku Taishi,” a foot-operated sanitizer stand that will be available through Toyota dealers […]
Help for chartered bus operators to go digital
SINGAPORE – Chartered bus operators, typically owners of small fleets of about five vehicles, will now receive more help from the Government to automate their processes, accelerating a transition already […]
Global economic recovery from pandemic entering critical period, says MAS chief
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – The global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is heading into a critical period as nations balance the need to prop up consumers and businesses against the […]
Bitcoin mania is back in flashback to 2017 as cryptocurrency tops US$19,000
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – Celebrity endorsements, exchange outages, rafts of new trading accounts – Bitcoin mania is back. In a flashback to the frenzied run-up to Thanksgiving 2017, retail traders […]
Events sector gearing up to help Republic retain its edge
With several pilot events under way and others to come, Singapore’s meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) industry is gearing up to ensure that the Republic retains its position as […]
Eco Asia Conference highlights green opportunities
HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The increased use of disposables such as face masks and plastic lunch boxes during the pandemic has helped to highlight the […]
Blockpass Supports Permissionless DeFi Protocol UniLend Fundraiser with KYC & AML Screening
HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Blockpass today announced a successful working partnership with UniLend, the decentralised finance (DeFi) platform. UniLend recently conducted a successful fundraiser, with […]