Singapore is stepping up Covid testing at its border to stave off the new omicron variant that has been discovered in many countries around the world. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to hold off further reopening to evaluate Omicron variant
Singapore will hold off on further reopening measures while it evaluates the Omicron COVID-19 variant and will boost testing of travelers and frontline workers to reduce the risk of local transmission ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia loosen Covid curbs at busy land crossing
Malaysia and Singapore eased coronavirus travel restrictions on one of the world’s busiest land borders on November 29 after nearly two years, allowing some vaccinated people to cross without ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli Nobel laureate receives award in memory of scientist who shaped Singapore’s biomedical sector
World-renowned biochemist Aaron Ciechanover received the Sydney Brenner Memorial Award from DPM Heng.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ridiculous to revive HSR after compensating Singapore RM320m, says ex-finance minister
Malaysia has become a global laughing stock for suggesting the revival of a High Speed Rail (HSR) link with Singapore that it previously paid the island-state RM320 million to terminate, said former ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s UOB Asset Management launches first ETF in more than 10 years
The manager claims the Apac Green Reit ETF is the first to offer sustainable property investments in the Asia-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
SG Digest: Manulife US REIT buys 3 assets; Keppel REIT picks Australia property
Manulife US REIT has acquired three properties in the US while Keppel REIT has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in an Australian asset. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares recover at Tuesday’s open, tracking global rise; STI up 0.1%
The Straits Times Index (STI) advanced 0.1 per cent, or 4.13 points, to 3,124.71 as at 9.03 am.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
As Singapore sees more Covid-19 deaths than last year, what happens to the bodies of patients without families?
A rise in cases has put pressure on the city state’s funeral service industry to adjust to handling more Covid-19 deaths. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s TPG Telecom Acquires 2 5MHz Paired Lots of 5G Spectrum
TPG Telecom, Singapore’s newest and fully licensed mobile network operator, has been provisionally awarded 2 (two) 5MHz ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK sign MOUs on digital trade and identities as well as cyber security
Singapore and the United Kingdom will work more closely to facilitate digital trade between the countries, as part of a partnership that will make digital transactions by businesses easier, safer and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,103 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths; ICU utilisation rate drops to 51.2%
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,103 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Monday (Nov 29). The fatalities were aged between 58 and 91. All of them, except for an ... ( read original story ...)
China Vaccines for Africa; Singapore Reopen Flops: Virus Update
China pledged another 1 billion vaccine doses for Africa while Hong Kong joined places across the world in expanding travel restrictions as the omicron variant spreads. Singapore’s long-awaited ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says two travellers to Sydney with Omicron transited at Changi
Singapore's health ministry said two travellers from Johannesburg who tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant in Sydney, had transited through Changi airport. ( read original story ...)
Singapore based Fintech YouTrip Raises US$30 Million Series A
YouTrip, a digital financial services platform and aspiring neobank, has raised US$ 30 million in Series A funding, according to a company statement. YouTrip is a Major Payment Institution licensed by ... ( read original story ...)
How Much Can You Earn As A Lalamove Driver In Singapore?
Signing up with Lalamove is simple and enables drivers to create flexible working arrangements for themselves. Here’s how much you can earn as a Lalamove driver and the perks you get: Lalamove aims to ... ( read original story ...)