SINGAPORE, April 11 (The Straits Times/ANN): Twenty new coronavirus cases, including one from a migrant workers' dormitory, were confirmed at noon Sunday, taking Singapore's total to 60,653. The 19 ... ( read original story ...)
Roy Ngerng raises over S$70,000 over 4 days of fund raising to pay for PM Lee’s defamation damage
If you would like to support Mr Ngerng’s fundraising, you can donate to: POSB Savings Account Number (Singapore) – 130-23068-7 (Ngerng Yi Ling) PayNow (Singapore): S8113784F PayPal – [email protected] ... ( read original story ...)
UOB appoints finance head Eric Lim as its first chief sustainability officer
Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has appointed Eric Lim to lead a newly formed sustainbility unit. Lim is currently the bank’s head of finance, and will perform the role of chief ... ( read original story ...)
On North Korea, Biden should borrow from Trump’s Singapore declaration
President Biden and his advisers are reviewing U.S. strategy toward Pyongyang and pointing toward a “new approach.” But his administration shouldn’t start from scratch. North Korea poses a rare ... ( read original story ...)
What are Singapore’s ‘robo-plants’ and are they the future of sustainable agriculture?
The study’s implications for the future of agriculture are a source of great excitement to those working on the project. NTU hopes the technology can be used in a more communications-focused way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unemployment falls for fourth month in latest recovery sign
Unemployment in Singapore fell for the fourth month in a row in February, dropping to 3 per cent in the latest indication the city-state's economy is picking up after record losses last year. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Cycle: With newfound love for cycling, nose cancer survivor now aims to complete 100km virtual ride
SINGAPORE - Mehar Mukesh Muni used to be an avid runner. A former army regular, he would clock at least 5km a day twice a week along East Coast Park. But gradually, the 51-year-old found his knees ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 20 new infections in Singapore, including first dormitory case since Feb 28
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SINGAPORE, April 11 — Singapore registered 20 new cases of Covid-19 today, including the first infection in a ... ( read original story ...)
People digest: UOB, Lendlease, Knight Frank make key hires
Singapore’s UOB has appointed Eric Lim as its first chief sustainability officer, Australia-based property group Lendlease has announced the appointment of Justin Gabbani as the group’s Asia CEO, ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore detects 20 new cases, including 1 local transmission
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed the detection of 20 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore on Sunday (11 April), taking the country's total case count to 60,653. There is one ... ( read original story ...)
1 dormitory case among 20 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore; first such case in 6 weeks
SINGAPORE: One dormitory resident was among the 20 new COVID-19 infections reported in Singapore as of noon on Sunday (Apr 11). This is the first such case since Feb 28. No new infections were ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what tourists will find when they return to Singapore post Covid-19 curbs
According to government data compiled by the Our World in Data project at the University of Oxford, as of April 9, 6.2 per cent of Indians have received at least one vaccination shot whereas Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Aides dismiss rumors circling Duterte’s health, including one which said he has died in Singapore
President Rodrigo Duterte has not made any public appearance for close to two weeks now, fueling speculation that his health is declining, with some even claiming that he ... ( read original story ...)
Mubadala discusses GlobalFoundries IPO at $20bn value
The sovereign wealth fund has been having initial discussions with potential advisers about a listing of GlobalFoundries that could value the business at about $20bn, according to the people. It ... ( read original story ...)
What Indian tourists will find when they return to Singapore
Singapore, April 11 (ANI): With vaccinations against the COVID-19 well underway around the world, many are hoping that leisure and regular business travel will soon resume. According to government ... ( read original story ...)
China’s toy exports hit 33.5 bln USD in 2020
China the world biggest toy exporter saw its toy exports continue to grow in 2020 despite the influence of the COVID-19 pandemi ... ( read original story ...)