Hong Kong and Singapore will announce a May 26 start to their long-delayed air travel bubble between the two cities, Bloomberg News reported citing people familiar with the matter. The announcement ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore detects 40 new cases, all imported
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (25 April) confirmed the detection of 40 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 61,006. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble to Start on May 26
Hong Kong and Singapore will announce a start to their highly anticipated two-way air travel bubble as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, after multiple delays. ( read original story ...)
Move to allow vaccinated Malaysian workers in Singapore to return home being studied: Johor official
A move to allow Malaysian workers in Singapore who have received their COVID-19 vaccine to return home is being studied, ... ( read original story ...)
Throat spray, oral drug for malaria-arthritis effective in reducing spread of Covid-19: Singapore study
The findings were made based on a large-scale clinical trial conducted last May, involving more than 3,000 migrant workers living in Tuas South Dormit.. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: India in talks with UAE, Singapore to import oxygen tankers
With several states flagging scarcity of medical oxygen amid a surge in Covid-19 infections, the government is in talks for the import of high-capacity oxygen-carrying tankers from Singapore and the ... ( read original story ...)
Study on allowing workers vaccinated in Singapore to return home for Aidilfitri
Malaysian workers in Singapore, who have been vaccinated, may be given a special green lane pass for ease of travel. ISKANDAR PUTERI: A move to allow Malaysian workers who have received Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Indian mother takes home body of son killed in accident in Singapore
Shanthi, 50, was worried about losing her son to COVID-19 but in the end, it was a road accident that took his life. Every night, 50-year-old Sugunan Shanthi would wait for a call from her son, a ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 cluster in Singapore after 4 community cases linked to Indonesian sea crew member
SINGAPORE: A new COVID-19 cluster was reported in Singapore on Saturday (Apr 24) after four community cases were linked to an Indonesian sea crew ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Standard Chartered give investors glimpses of their cost cuts and bets on Asia when they post first-quarter results this week
Investors will be watching this week to see whether historically low interest rates gash the bottom lines of Hong Kong's banks in the first quarter as economic conditions in the city begin to ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered-backed virtual bank Mox wants to double its customer base in 2021, CEO says
Mox Bank, the virtual lender backed by Standard Chartered, expects to double its customer base this year having eclipsed 100,000 account holders in just eight months since its official debut, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore leads world in opening COVID-safe MICE facilities
Singapore is gearing up to reopen to the meetings and conferences industry, as a first step to reviving the travel and tourism sector hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination programs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks to off-shore floating solar farms to meet its green energy targets
Singapore recently unveiled its ambitious Green Plan 2030, in which it aims to quadruple its solar energy deployment by 2025 using measures including covering the rooftops of housing blocks with solar ... ( read original story ...)
Up Your Alley: Geylang – supper central, buzzing with Kampung spirit
Geylang is a "misunderstood" neighbourhood, people who live and work here told us. We explored its back alleys and bustling eateries as part of ... ( read original story ...)
PUBG Mobile: PMPL Season 3 MY/SG Finals day 2 overall standings
Malaysia and Singapore Season 3 came to an end today. After an enthralling day filled with action, RSG Malaysia emerged as the table toppers with 144 points and 69 kills. Following them in second ... ( read original story ...)
Investors bank on green shoots
Higher returns, regulatory reform and shifting priorities amid Covid-19 crisis fuel surge in ESG funds. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)