Opening a Bank Account is as Easy as Scanning Your Face Facial scans will be the new way of opening a bank account in Singapore. This service will be known as the SingPass Face Verification. It is a new safe and secure online banking way that was launched on 30 July 2020. It was launched…
Greater Security Measures in Place Ensure the Safety of Singaporeans When Transacting Online Singapore’s national authentication system is about to be improved as the planned SingPass upgrade is set to ensure greater online security. Developed by GovTech, the movie is already in place to find a contractor. GovTech is sourcing a suitable candidate who can…
Understanding the Latest Buzzword: Travel Bubble Travel bubble, travel corridor, corona corridor are the latest positive buzzwords during this troubling time of the pandemic. But what are they, and why should we be excited about it? What is a Travel Bubble? More and more countries are adopting the travel bubble. Although we’re in the…
COVID-19 Report Card to Assess Pandemic Readiness Experts have created a report card to measure the readiness of a country in handling outbreaks. The COVID-19 Report Card will have several indicators to evaluate the countries’ preparedness in combating a pandemic. Inaccuracy of GHSI Pandemic preparedness has not equated to effective pandemic management. Assessments such…
Singapore Continues to Remains the World’s Most Competitive Economy The 2020 edition of IMD’s World Competitiveness ranking has been released and Singapore continues to remain the world’s most competitive economy for the second year in a row. The ranking analyses a total of 63 economies on their ability to generate prosperity and has been published…
Singapore’s Phase 2 Reopening – More Shops and Activities Permitted 19 June More Outlets and Social Gatherings of Up to 5 People Allowed From 19 June Onwards Singapore’s Phase 2 reopening will see more retail outlets and dining in at F&B’s allowed from 19 June onwards. Activities That Will Be Resuming Permitted activities…
Wage Credit Scheme Sees 95,000 Singapore Employers to Get $450 Million Singapore Employers Set to Receive Pay Out by 30 June 2020 Eligible employers in Singapore can expect to receive their payouts under the Government’s Wage Credit Scheme (WCS). More than 95,000 eligible Singapore employers are expected to receive their wage credit. The amount…
Victims Reporting of Lost Money to Tech Support Scammers Up to 40 Times More Than Usual All over the world, most countries are under quarantine to curb the pandemic of Covid-19. The same applies to Singapore. Singapore implements restrictions to control the outbreak, and it is collectively known as the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker…