Singapore's key price gauge climbed in December by its fastest pace in nearly eight years, exceeding economist forecasts, driven by a steep increase in air fares, official data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore universities, energy firms respond to student fossil fuel divestment campaign
Colleges are keener to address divestment than banning fossil fuels brands from campuses. Shell says it has a long relationship with Singapore's universities, and believes in 'engaging and ... ( read original story ...)
LGBT community disappointed with Samsung Singapore for removing advertisement
Members of the queer community were disappointed that Samsung Singapore removed a video that provided positive portrayal of LGBTQ people and their families. ( read original story ...)
New tech uses mobile phone signals to improve rain prediction in Singapore
Every time it rains, mobile phone signals are affected. Most users will not be able to tell the difference, although sensitive instruments can. ( read original story ...)
Singapore dad charged with murdering 11-year-old twin boys
A father faces the death penalty after he was charged this morning with killing his young twin sons. Xavier Yap, 48, was charged with two counts of murder after the boys, both 11 and said to have ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms total 313,772 Covid-19 cases
Singapore: Singapore reported 3,496 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 313,772. Of the new cases on Sunday, 2,007 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) ... ( read original story ...)
BR Metals Returns to Top 10 Ranking in Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies Survey for the…
SINGAPORE – – 24 January 2022 – BR Metals was ranked 7th in the annual Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies survey jointly conducted by The Straits Times and Statista, a Germany-based global research ... ( read original story ...)
7 things to know as Singapore refines its healthcare protocols to ride the Omicron wave (Jan-Feb 2022)
Travellers entering via VTLs will have a shorter testing period upon arrival, persons aged 12 to 17 will soon be eligible for booster shots, children aged five to 11 will now be suitable for Protocol ... ( read original story ...)
New tech uses mobile phone signals to improve rain prediction
The aim is to improve rainfall readings in Singapore, which are critical for water resource management, early flood warnings and weather predictions. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (17-23 Jan)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (17 to 23 January): Former Olympic gymnast Lim Heem Wei has been appointed chef de mission for Team Singapore at the ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-vaccine group founder, doctor in Singapore charged with conspiracy to submit fake Covid-19 vaccination records
Iris Koh, the founder of controversial anti-vaccine group Healing the Divide, was charged on Sunday (Jan 23) with working with a doctor to cheat the Ministry of Health (MOH) over fake vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore agency urges caregivers of children with special needs to seek help, after 11-year-old boys’ deaths
The main government-linked agency for persons with disabilities here has urged caregivers to reach out for help in caring for their children or ward with disabilities, following the deaths of a pair ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to be more selective in data centre investments for sustainable growth
SINGAPORE - Singapore plans to be more selective of its data centre investments after a review of how to grow the industry in a more sustainable manner was recently completed. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s total Covid-19 cases rise to 313,772
Singapore reported 3,496 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 313,772. Of the new cases on Sunday, 2,007 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s tourism industry banks on technology to provide tourists with new experiences | Video
Singapore's hard-hit tourism sector is banking on new technology to gain an edge when the industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. From virtual tours to augmented reality, Neo Rong Wei takes a ... ( read original story ...)
3,496 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore on Monday (Jan 23), weekly infection growth rate rises to 2.75
There were 3,496 new Covid-19 cases detected in Singapore on Sunday (Jan 23), and one death, according to the Ministry of Health's (MOH) daily update. ( read original story ...)