SINGAPORE: For the past few months, Ms Goh XY has been on the lookout for a new home – without using a property agent. So far, the experience for her husband and her has been "manageable", said Ms Goh ... ( read original story ...)
Dairy products from US safe to consume despite bird flu in cows, say Singapore Food Experts
Dairy products from the United States are safe to consume, despite the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu strain spreading among dairy cows in the country since end-March.
Indonesia Eases Import Rule for Some Goods to Clear Containers
(Bloomberg) -- Indonesia has revised an import rule in a bid to release thousands of containers ... US Says A 25-Year-Old BofA Trader Dies Suddenly at Industry Outing Singapore Monitoring New Covid ...
After Singapore and Hong Kong, Nepal bans sale of Indian spice-mix products over quality concerns
Four spice-mix products of MDH and Everest have been banned in the Himalayan nation. After Singapore and Hong Kong, Nepal has also banned the sale and ...
Why Singapore’s climate policies are likely to be durable and effective
There is good reason to believe Singapore’s climate policy efforts can be durable and effective, unlike global trends. Read more at straitstimes.com.
King Receives Singapore Defence Minister
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday received Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. According to a royal court statement, discussions covered regional developments, with His Majesty stressing the need to reach an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and warning of the ramifications of an Israeli operation on Rafah.
Singapore’s Luxury Spending Recovers Slowly as Tourist Spending Remains Down
As the luxury sector sees a global slowdown, Singapore, one of its key markets, is being impacted by the slow return of Chinese tourism. While high-spending Chinese visitors are returning to some markets, including cities like Paris and Milan ...
Singapore braces for Covid-19 wave as cases surge
Singapore’s government is closely tracking a new wave of Covid-19 infections in the island-nation after the estimated count of weekly cases nearly doubled in the week ended May 11. The government “is closely tracking the trajectory of this wave," the ...
Fresh Covid Wave In Singapore? Mask Advisory Back As Asian Nation Reports Over 25,000 Cases In A Week
Singapore reported a significant increase in Covid-19 cases, rising from 13,700 the previous week to 25,900 in the week of May 5 to 11.
Singapore’s alleged money launderers named alongside terrorist financiers, drug lords in Dubai probe
Several people linked to Singapore’s largest case of money laundering have been named in an international media investigation known as the Dubai Unlocked project. ( read original story ...)
600 students in their 40s graduate from polytechnics; woman, 59, moves from banking to education
The number of graduates in this age group has remained consistent over the past few years, MOE said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore braces for COVID-19 surge with over 25,900 cases recorded in a week; govt urges citizens to wear masks
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that the number of COVID-19 cases increased significantly, from 13,700 the previous week to 25,900 in the week of May 5 to 11.
Study engineering in Singapore: Top 3 Universities, average living costs and more
Singapore is an attractive study destination for Indian students due to its relatively low tuition fees compared to Western countries, manageable living costs, shorter and cheaper flights, and world-renowned universities like NUS and NTU. English-medium ...
Can Singapore’s opposition really win the next general election and form a coalition government?
Such a scenario is unlikely, observers say, noting it could be a gambit by new PM Lawrence Wong to make voters go for the safe option of returning the PAP to power.
Best credit card promotions in Singapore (May to July 2024): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and more
Some welcome gifts are just straight up cold, hard cash! But which are the best credit card promotions in Singapore? Here are our top picks from Citibank, Standard Chartered, UOB, DBS, and more.
Singapore, Indonesian navies hold six-day bilateral military diving exercise
SINGAPORE – More than 230 servicemen from the Singapore and Indonesian navies took part in a six-day bilateral military diving exercise aimed at enhancing their ability to counter underwater threats together. The exercise, called Joint Minex Pandu ...