Singapore reported 3,240 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 2,099,760. Of the new cases, 400 were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,840 through ... ( read original story ...)
Karaoke operators worry Covid-19 surge may impact their business
SINGAPORE - Karaoke operators finally opened their doors to guests after six months, but they are worried higher infection numbers may mean a return to restrictions - a move they say could mean ... ( read original story ...)
Football: World Cup rights holders in Singapore face challenges in recouping fees of over $25m
Late announcement of the deal, unique timing of the Qatar World Cup, will impact ability to attract customers, say experts. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s second defence chief, BG Kirpa Ram Vij, dies at 87
SINGAPORE - The Republic’s second defence chief, Brigadier-General Kirpa Ram Vij, who played a key role in setting up Singapore’s military in its early years of independence, died on Saturday. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based insect food company draws investment worth almost $40M
The report has revealed that there are 15 Singapore-based insect companies with operations in more than ten countries, including start-up companies. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Poly voyeur caught after victim saw edge of his phone under her toilet cubicle door
A Singapore Polytechnic student was sentenced to four weeks’ jail after he admitted to using his mobile phone to peep at a woman while she was using a toilet on campus. Read more at stomp.straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
Fifa World Cup: Singapore fans to pay at least $98 for complete live coverage
Football fans in Singapore will have to fork out at least $98 to enjoy complete coverage of the 2022 Fifa World Cup Finals. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s not an ideal situation’: Young couples delay housing plans after property cooling measures
A tightened loan-to-value limit for HDB loans means buyers have to provide a larger down payment. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
T-rex goes on display in Singapore as experts decry ‘harmful’ auctions
Dinosaur fans got a glimpse of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton as it went on display in Singapore Friday before an auction next month, as experts slammed ... ( read original story ...)
One in three people in Singapore loses sleep over money: Survey
Respondents also experience anxiety that affects their health and mental wellness. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How 4 Singapore REITs Performed In the Latest Quarter: CDL Hospitality Trusts; Frasers Centrepoint Trust; Keppel REIT; Mapletree Logistics Trust
With that, let’s explore four Singapore real estate investment trusts (REITs) that announced their latest earnings or gave their quarterly business update. The REITs are diversified across different ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping the COE price under control: Should Singapore adopt a ‘1 car, 1 household’ policy or a separate COE category for commercial vehicles?
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) is something unique to Singapore. It is a scheme that was implemented, along with the Vehicle Quota System (VQS) to control the population growth of vehicles here. ( read original story ...)
How the banking industry is stepping up to keep you safe in a digital world
With scam cases on the rise, The Association of Banks in Singapore has worked with key players to beef up defences with additional measures designed to help customers stay protected Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
FAQ: Is it safe to store money in apps? Here’s what you need to know
One commonly used option in Singapore is GrabPay, by tech behemoth Grab. Major e-commerce platforms like Shopee, Lazada and Qoo10 also have their own versions of digital wallets. Mobile app ... ( read original story ...)
Selfie biometrics and mobile digital IDs proliferate for financial, government services
DL progress in America and Europe, interesting survey results, and a major biometric authentication platform release made the most-read stories this week. ( read original story ...)
TactJoy, a Singapore-made controller for mobile devices that’s pretty good
Tucked away in the Singapore pavilion at gamescom asia is a booth that's not quite like the others. JoyTact, makers of mobile joystick TactJoy, is the only product booth among the other game ... ( read original story ...)