As frustrated foreign workers begin drawing up exit plans, questions have arisen about whether the financial hubs need to act to avoid long-term damage to their status. ( read original story ...)
Singapore allows Sinovac shots, but casts doubt on their effectiveness.
Singapore is allowing 24 private health clinics to administer the vaccine. But it has not added it to the national vaccination program. ( read original story ...)
Indonesian fugitive on Interpol red notice list repatriated from Singapore
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian fugitive on Interpol's red notice list was repatriated from Singapore to his home country on Saturday (Jun 19). Adelin ... ( read original story ...)
DBS gives refunds to card customers affected by double-charge glitch
DBS Bank has given refunds to all customers affected by a payment processing glitch, which charged them twice for transactions made with credit and debit cards.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
With COVID-19 defences in place, Singapore can ‘put circuit breaker as a response behind us’: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: The defence capabilities built over the past year have enabled Singapore to no longer need a "circuit breaker" to contain the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sports Hub reopening most of its venues on Monday (June 21) as Covid-19 rules are relaxed; 21 cases on Saturday
The Singapore Sports Hub announced on Saturday that the majority of its facilities will reopen to the public next Monday as Singapore enters phase three (heightened alert). ( read original story ...)
Gyms, fitness studios here taking extra precautions ahead of reopening
SINGAPORE - Gyms and fitness studios here are taking extra precautions ahead of the second stage of Singapore's economy reopening on Monday (June 21).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
All credit and debit card customers affected by duplicate transactions have been given refunds: DBS
DBS did not say how many customers were affected and what the value of the transactions was.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
More business after June holiday programmes go online, except for those struggling to make the switch | Video
Activities for kids during the June holidays in Singapore are seeing even more business after going online. But some firms that find it tough to make that switch say they are losing up to 80 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore replacing Hong Kong emerges as financial hub for S.Korean banks
Major South Korean banks are rushing to establish their presence in Singapore, which is replacing Hong Kong as Asias financial hub. Hana Financial Group Inc. and KB Kookmin Bank recently obtained ... ( read original story ...)
10 essential home hunting tips that will help in a hot property market
Despite Covid-19 – or some would say because of it – home prices are soaring. The Singapore private property market is up another 3.3 per cent as of Q1 2021, while resale flat prices have been rising ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 crisis | Singapore sees first day rush for Sinovac vaccine
Singapore has vaccinated almost half its 5.7 million population with at least one dose of the vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. ( read original story ...)
Racist episodes spark soul-searching in Singapore: ‘Why is this still happening?’
Despite laws aimed at curbing acts that damage social harmony, Singapore is no stranger to bouts of self-reflection on race – though for decades the events that triggered it have not involved overt ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Gives Half of Population at Least 1 Covid Vaccine Shot
Singapore’s government said more than half its population has received at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot, the first Southeast Asian nation to cross this milestone in the battle against the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
5 Things To Know About Cordlife (SGX: P8A), Singapore’s First Private Cord Blood Bank In Singapore
For some children who develop certain diseases, especially blood cancers, this may include engaging specialised medical services such as cord blood banking. This is where a company like Cordlife comes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sports Hub reopening most of its venues on June 21 as Covid-19 rules are relaxed
The maximum group size for activities has been reinstated to five and regular programmes will restart.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)