It’s not often a top bureaucrat in Singapore publicly discloses personal vulnerabilities, but the coronavirus pandemic is upending what is seldom discussed outside close circles. Chng Kai Fong, ... ( read original story ...)
Establish Singapore as R&D hub for alternative energy, direct more resources towards research: PAP’s youth wing
The Government should establish Singapore as a research and development (R&D) hub for alternative energy by investing more resources ... ( read original story ...)
Latest research ranks US LTE availability in the global top five, average speeds near the bottom of the chart
Singapore still has the quickest LTE networks, at over 45 Mbps, followed by Korea’s 43.46 average score, Hungary with 42+, Norway at a little over 41, and Netherlands falling under the 40 Mbps mark. ( read original story ...)
Singapore brain bank receives first donations of brains for research
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The one-year-old Brain Bank Singapore (BBS) welcomed its first two "deposits" this year, with the first of two brains donated on Sept 10. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Singapore put their planned travel bubble on hold.
The governments of Hong Kong and Singapore have temporarily scrapped a plan for a travel bubble, as Hong Kong grapples with a spike in coronavirus infections. The delay underscores the challenges of ... ( read original story ...)
The much-hyped Hong Kong-Singapore ‘travel bubble’ is postponed amid Covid-19 spike
The highly-anticipated Hong Kong and Singapore "air travel bubble" was postponed Saturday -- less than 24 hours before it was due to launch. ( read original story ...)
Me & My Property: Tested formula for buying property
Buying property can be daunting, given factors like price, location and amenities to consider, but Knight Frank executive Linda Chern approaches the task with slide-rule precision.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in cases delays Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble
Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday postponed the start of an air travel bubble meant to boost tourism for both cities, citing a spike in infections in the Chinese territory as a “sober reminder” of ... ( read original story ...)
Johor to develop agriculture, export more food to Singapore, says Chief Minister on COVID-19 economic pivot
As it pivots from the harsh economic impact caused by COVID-19, Johor is keen to develop its agriculture sector and position itself ... ( read original story ...)
The Hindu Explains | What is a bank moratorium, and when does it come into play?
When does the Reserve Bank of India intervene and what are some of the key steps it takes? The story so far: On November 17, the Centre, acting on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Hong Kong to go ahead with air travel bubble
The flights will proceed on Nov. 22 with an additional COVID-19 test for travellers from Hong Kong, Channel News Asia reported ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble postponed
Singapore and Hong Kong have postponed a planned air travel bubble meant to boost tourism for both cities, amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore Travel Bubble Popped By Virus Spike
A planned travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore was scrapped a day before its launch on Saturday after the southern Chinese city announced a sudden spike in coronavirus cases. The decision is ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong-Singapore travel corridor postponed
The launch of a travel corridor between Hong Kong and Singapore has been postponed for two weeks amid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the Chinese city. The deal was due to kick in on Sunday, allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore Delay Planned Travel Bubble for 2 Weeks
Hong Kong and Singapore postponed the world’s first quarantine-free travel bubble for two weeks after a surge of new coronavirus infections in Hong Kong, a setback for their flagship airlines and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble Delayed for Two Weeks Amid Rise in Hong Kong’s Coronavirus Cases
Singapore and Hong Kong have postponed their air travel bubble arrangements for two weeks, according to Hong Kong’s secretary for commerce and economic development. ( read original story ...)