Singapore has recently reported 198 cases of COVID-19 traced to the BA.2 Omicron sub-lineage, which appears to be more infectious than the more common BA.1, but hospitals are coping well in spite of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has 198 cases of more infectious BA.2 Omicron subvariant
Singapore has detected 198 cases infected with the BA.2 Omicron subvariant as of 25 January, said the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
It’s 2022 & you’re still giving out cash for ang baos? Time to get with the times.
It’s almost a ritual for Chinese Singaporeans to head to the bank every year to queue for new notes to give physical ang baos. My mother, for one, typically makes it a point to queue for new notes a ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore homeowner, 28, investigated for allegedly running F&B/KTV business out of landed unit
A total of 187 people, comprising operators, staff and customers, are being investigated after islandwide enforcement checks by the Singapore Police Force (SPF). The checks, which took place between ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore’s Lifestyle Inflation Keeps You Poor Even As Your Income Rises
In a perfectly logical world, getting a $1,000 raise would mean having $1,000 more to save. Unfortunately, it’s clear this world exists only in the land of unicorns and flying dragons. In the real ... ( read original story ...)
Man was ‘hired’ by recruiter, only to be cheated of $24k in three days in job scam
The job promised a daily salary of $80 to $120, but 32-year-old man who took it on ended up $24,000 poorer. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO subscribed 1.13 times on the second day of offering
The initial public offering of edible oil major Adani Wilmar Limited received 1.13 times subscription on the second day of offering on Friday. The IPO received bids for 138,577,270 shares against 122, ... ( read original story ...)
Morrison & Foerster Singapore’s Energy And Infrastructure Group Recognized In Top Legal Directories In 2022.
MoFo’s Energy and Infrastructure group in Singapore has since earned five new practice area rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022, IFLR1000 (31st Edition) and The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Vet Team Uses Chopsticks to Give Injured Bird ‘Feather Implants’ and Chance to Fly
The injured bird was found with burnt feathers on both of its wings and its tail, leaving it incapable of flying, according to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
He was ‘hired’ by a recruiter and cheated of $24k in three days in job scam
The job promised a daily salary of $80 to $120, but 32-year-old man who took it on ended up $24,000 poorer. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: Opportunities and risks? Singapore creators ride NFT wave as new source of income
More local artists are entering the NFT space, drawn by the novelty of the medium and potential new income streams as they look to sell their work. As buyers hop on the bandwagon too, CNA explores the ... ( read original story ...)
Internet love scams in Singapore cost victims $33.1 million in 2020
SINGAPORE - Love scams, in which fraudsters steal hearts and empty bank accounts, have remained a persistent problem in Singapore in the past decade. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered hires Marisa Drew as Chief Sustainability Officer
A logo of Standard Chartered is displayed at its main branch in Hong Kong, China, Aug. 1, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Watchdog closes probe into Ubisoft Singapore and will not take action
A Singaporean employment watchdog has closed an investigation against Ubisoft Singapore that was opened following allegations of a toxic studio culture and says it will not be taking action against ... ( read original story ...)
Will the tech giants’ stock market rout dampen the IPO mood in Asia?
In India and SE Asia, stocks of most startups including Paytm, Bukalapak and Grab are trading below their debut price. ( read original story ...)
Vaccinations and migrant worker lockdowns: COVID-19 and human rights in Singapore
Despite its contributions to the global vaccine effort, Singapore has failed to commit to human rights for its migrant worker population. ( read original story ...)