Singapore is in the tropics and prone to sudden downpours all year round, but the rainiest months are October–January. In a country where shopping is the national pastime, it makes sense for the sales ... ( read original story ...)
COVID: Singapore reports 219 new cases including 109 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (3 September) confirmed 219 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 68,210. ( read original story ...)
Former UOB employee gets 12-year ban for fraudulent, dishonest conduct
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued 12-year prohibition orders against Lee Chang Yeh Bentley, a former UOB employee who was jailed last year for committing criminal breach ... ( read original story ...)
253 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 116 unlinked infections
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 253 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Saturday (Sep 4), including 116 infections with no links to previous cases. Eighty-four infections were ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to give vaccine boosters for citizens as Covid-19 cases rise
Singapore will start giving coronavirus vaccine booster shots to the elderly and those with weak immune systems, officials said Friday, as cases rise despite high inoculation rates. ( read original story ...)
Paralympics: Tokyo 2020 was ‘highly successful Games’ for Singapore, says chef de mission
SINGAPORE - For the fourth Paralympics in a row, Singapore's athletes have returned with medals and Tokyo 2020 might have been the toughest edition yet due to the challenges posed by the pandemic.. ( read original story ...)
Time to talk about sex: Singapore podcasts, websites for women’s sexual wellness
Do a Google search on topics considered taboo in Singapore, such as women's sexual health and pleasure, and you'll likely be frustrated with the results, many of which can't be applied to the Asian or ... ( read original story ...)
More seniors learning to lead digital lives as Singapore accelerates nationwide digitalisation plans | Video
Communications and Information Minister Josephine Teo announced that the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s SG Digital Office will expand outreach efforts, enhance resources and work with more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will not revert to tighter measures despite elevated Covid-19 case numbers, says finance minister
The Singapore government will not revert to stricter infection controls despite recent elevated numbers of Covid-19 case, because the country has entered a “new phase” where high levels of vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
Central bank warns investors of popular crypto exchange Binance.com, which is not regulated or licensed in Singapore
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance.com was placed on the Investor Alert List of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday (September2), after the authority found it to be offering ... ( read original story ...)
Can racial harmony in Singapore be fostered by law?
The new law will go beyond punishment to incorporate "softer and gentler touches" that focus on persuasion and rehabilitation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Pauses on Further Reopening, Moves to Vaccine Boosters
With one of the world’s best vaccination rates, Singapore plans to boost testing and allow infected people with mild symptoms to recover at home. The government is also targeting to start booster ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will deliver Covid-19 booster shots to better guard against Delta variant
Eligibility for a third shot will include people whose immune systems are moderately or severely compromised, seniors older than 60 and residents of aged care facilities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange unveils Spac IPO framework
Singapore is second only to Malaysia in establishing a regulatory framework for Spac listings, beating the likes of Hong Kong and Indonesia that are working on developing their Spac markets. But Bursa ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian startup J&T raising over $2 billion ahead of IPO -sources
Indonesian courier startup J&T Express is in talks with investors to raise more than $2 billion ahead of a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), and is looking to expand in Latin America, three ... ( read original story ...)
uCloudlink Cooperates with Singapore EdTech Company JULES to Bring Fail-proof Connection Solution to the Education Sector
Cloudlink Cooperates with Singapore EdTech Company JULES to Bring Fail-proof Connection Solution to the Education Sector. HONG KONG, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLOUDLINK GROU ... ( read original story ...)