The city state is working with Australia, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand to resume essential trips in an effort to maintain supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s home businesses lament lockdown shutdown
Cooks and bakers operating out of their kitchens in Singapore - and those who order meals and treats from them - have been dismayed by the government's decision to clamp down on home businesses as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Unveils New Healthcare Measures as Covid-19 Cases Jump
Singapore’s government outlined a plan to expand healthcare facilities for foreign workers as coronavirus cases in the city-state jumped, reversing a downward trend. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Unemployment expected to rose to 3.5% – UOB
Singapore’s overall unemployment rate rose to 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020, according to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Manpower. Higher unemployment rates for both residents (from 3.2% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 932 new COVID-19 cases, taking total to 17,101
Singapore reported 932 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the health ministry said, taking the city-state's total infections to 17,101. ( read original story ...)
Western Union Launches Singapore Labour Day Zero-Fee Offer
To celebrate Labour Day and the contribution of the international and national community of workers in Singapore, Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, ... ( read original story ...)
Crude crash brings down Singapore oil tycoon
Singapore tycoon O.K. Lim built up his oil empire from a single-truck outfit through hard work and high-risk gambles, a rags-to-riches tale that made him a legend among crude traders. - 'Major ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Extends Stay-Home Notice for Construction Workers
Singapore will extend its stay-home notice for foreign workers in the construction sector by two weeks, according to a joint press release by the government posted on an official website. ( read original story ...)
For Singapore Penguins, Shuttered Zoo Is Flippin’ Fun
With the zoo closed to the public as Singapore battles a worsening virus outbreak, its African penguins are revelling in the chance to do some exploring Photo: WILDLIFE RESERVES S ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore, Australia, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand commit to resume essential cross-border travel
Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing and trade ministers from Australia, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand have agreed to facilitate the resumption of essential cross-border travel, while ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore May Take a Few Weeks to Curb Virus in Worker Dorms, Straits Times Reports
Singapore’s coronavirus cases in foreign worker dormitories may take a few weeks to reduce low enough to suggest the spread is under control, Health Ministry’s chief health scientist Professor Tan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reports 528 New Coronavirus Cases, Death Toll Rises to 15
Among the new cases, six are Singaporeans or permanent residents, while 488 cases are foreign workers living in dormitories, the health ministry said. ( read original story ...)