Singapore is reviewing its official inflation forecasts, authorities said on Monday, after data showed its key price gauge climbed in December by the fastest pace in nearly eight years, driven by a ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists are watching an Omicron subtype spreading in Denmark, the U.K., Singapore and India
Scientists worldwide are closely tracking BA.2, an Omicron subtype. In Denmark, BA.2 is surpassing the BA.1 Omicron subtype, currently the most common cause of new COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
South Korean electronics giant pulls pro-LGBTQ ad after backlash
An advert campaign by South Korean electronics giant Samsung was yanked after significant backlash in Singapore from some members of its Muslim-majority community. The ad, part of the company’s ... ( read original story ...)
3,002 new Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore
Singapore reported 3,002 new Covid-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Jan 24), comprising 2,624 local and 378 imported infections. ( read original story ...)
Company fined S$11,000 for illegally importing food products from China
SINGAPORE: A company was fined S$11,000 by the court on Monday (Jan 24) for illegally importing processed food products from China, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The director of Tian Cai ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek Holdings to Acquire Element Materials Technology
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings agreed to acquire Element Materials Technology Limited for about US$ 7 billion. The seller is London-listed buyout firm Bridgepoint Group. Temasek Holdings acquired a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore signed up in digital, SME drive
The Ministry of Commerce is seeking support from Singapore in economic cooperation in the digital space and retail sales in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME), as data traffic soars during the ... ( read original story ...)
Computer program that uses data from wearable technology to detect depression
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a predictive computer program that could be used to detect individuals who are at increased risk of ... ( read original story ...)
Self-radicalised teen released from detention after ‘significant progress’ in rehabilitation, says Singapore Internal Security Dept
A teenager who was arrested and detained two years ago for terrorism-related conduct has been released on a restriction order this month. The Internal Security Department (ISD) said in a press release ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Children aged 5 to 11 can walk in with parents for Covid-19 vaccination without appointment
From Tuesday (Jan 25), children aged five to 11 will be able to walk in to any paediatric vaccination centre with their parents for their vaccination without making an appointment. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Says Singapore to Raise GST Incrementally Over 2023-2024
Singapore will likely split a planned two-percentage point increase in Goods and Services Tax between 2023 and 2024, given lingering Covid-19 risks and a need to support economic recovery, economists ... ( read original story ...)
Man admits forging payslips with higher salary to get credit card to buy bitcoin, went bankrupt
SINGAPORE: Wanting to get a credit card with a higher limit so he could buy bitcoin, a man forged his payslips and made it seem as though he received a higher salary, tricking a bank into issuing him ... ( read original story ...)
Another family loses life savings, this time to DBS’ S’pore Bicentennial Commemorative S$20 note phishing scam
A concerned individual appealed for assistance online after her mum fell victim to a “DBS Bicentennial Commemorative Note” phishing scam, resulting in her life savings “gone within seconds.” Complaint ... ( read original story ...)
Trust, stewardship and collective action necessary to build future Singapore, says Desmond Lee
SINGAPORE - Singapore faces foreseeable challengessuch as climate change and the possible fragmentation of society as well as unpredictable challenges like future pandemics in the years ahead, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee and Indonesia President Jokowi to meet in Bintan for first Leaders’ Retreat since 2019
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Bintan on Tuesday (Jan 25) to attend the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Indonesia to sign a set of agreements at 5th leaders’ retreat on Tuesday
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Indonesia will sign a set of agreements covering airspace management, extradition and defence cooperation when their leaders meet in Bintan on Tuesday (Jan 25). Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)