SINGAPORE: One dormitory resident was among the 20 new COVID-19 infections reported in Singapore as of noon on Sunday (Apr 11). This is the first such case since Feb 28. No new infections were ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what tourists will find when they return to Singapore post Covid-19 curbs
According to government data compiled by the Our World in Data project at the University of Oxford, as of April 9, 6.2 per cent of Indians have received at least one vaccination shot whereas Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Aides dismiss rumors circling Duterte’s health, including one which said he has died in Singapore
President Rodrigo Duterte has not made any public appearance for close to two weeks now, fueling speculation that his health is declining, with some even claiming that he ... ( read original story ...)
Mubadala discusses GlobalFoundries IPO at $20bn value
The sovereign wealth fund has been having initial discussions with potential advisers about a listing of GlobalFoundries that could value the business at about $20bn, according to the people. It ... ( read original story ...)
What Indian tourists will find when they return to Singapore
Singapore, April 11 (ANI): With vaccinations against the COVID-19 well underway around the world, many are hoping that leisure and regular business travel will soon resume. According to government ... ( read original story ...)
China’s toy exports hit 33.5 bln USD in 2020
China the world biggest toy exporter saw its toy exports continue to grow in 2020 despite the influence of the COVID-19 pandemi ... ( read original story ...)
ZA Tech Global, the Technology Initiative Backed by Softbank Vision Fund I, Launches Asia Fintech Center
ZA Tech Global, the technology initiative that's backed by Softbank Vision Fund I, launches Asia Fintech Center ... ( read original story ...)
Celebrating the journey of Sikhs in Singapore
The Sikh community in Singapore may number just 13,000, but it is by no means obscure, thanks to the several high-profile Sikh professionals, businessmen, sportsmen and armed forces personnel who have ... ( read original story ...)
Interview: Singapore’s smiley-face activist Jolovan Wham says he just wanted to make a point
Singaporean activist and social worker Jolovan Wham, whose silent protests including a smiley face display have landed him in court in the tightly-regulated city-state, says he is just trying to push ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore leaders send condolences to the UK over death of Prince Philip
SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Apr 10) conveyed their condolences to Britain's leaders on the death of Prince Philip, the Ministry of Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Connecting Singapore and Malaysia without a HSR challenging but alternatives should be explored
SINGAPORE: With the matter of compensation finalised and the S$103 million settlement paid, the latest chapter in longstanding attempts to connect Kuala Lumpur and Singapore with high-speed rail (HSR) ... ( read original story ...)
Heng Swee Keat steps aside as 4G leader: What comes next for PAP and Singapore?
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans' social media accounts and chat groups have been busy since news broke last Thursday (April 8) that Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat would step aside as leader of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 32 new Covid-19 cases and only one community case – A senior citizen from India serving stay-at-home notice
The sole community case confirmed on Saturday (April 10) is a 71-year-old female Indian national on a short-term visit pass. ( read original story ...)
Aides dismiss rumours circling Duterte’s health, including one which said he has died in Singapore
His aides and sources have dismissed the rumours - one was that he had suffered a mild stroke and was taken to Singapore where he purportedly died, another was that plans were being drawn up for a ... ( read original story ...)
After Singapore Shakeup, Here Are Possible Successors to Lee
(Bloomberg) -- With the successor to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong now out of the picture, the race to become the country’s next leader is suddenly wide open. Load Error Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Premier to announce decision on the hijab in August
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is hoping to give further details and to announce the government’s decision on allowing Muslim nurses in the country to wear the tudung (head cover) at the ... ( read original story ...)