While employees' work laptops are usually well secured, home Wi-Fi networks can pose serious security risks.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘No evidence’ inactivated virus vaccines more efficacious against COVID-19 variants than mRNA ones: Singapore expert committee
SINGAPORE: There is "no evidence" that inactivated virus vaccines demonstrate higher efficacy against COVID-19 variants than messenger RNA ... ( read original story ...)
Conwoman who lied about finding older woman a husband jailed
A 23-year-old conwoman who tricked a 56-year-old naive and superstitious canteen assistant into handing over nearly $50,000 by lying that she would help the victim find a husband through secret ... ( read original story ...)
Alleged incidents of racism ‘go against what we stand for in Singapore’: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE: Recent incidents of alleged racism "go against what we stand for in Singapore", said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Jun ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s expert panel on Covid-19 vaccination continues to recommend Pfizer, Moderna
The committee said the mRNA vaccines have consistently shown to be highly efficacious, with an efficacy rate of around 90 per cent.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech firm Nium expands in UK before pursuing IPO
Nium, a Singapore-based fintech startup backed by state-owned investor Temasek Holdings, agreed to buy payments firm Ixaris before pursuing an initial public offering in the US. ( read original story ...)
Of 14 new COVID cases in Singapore, 5 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (7 June) confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 62,210. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s New Covid Cases At Lowest Since Mid-May
Singaporean authorities detected five new coronavirus cases in the community, marking the lowest daily total since the government tightened restrictions on May 16 for a month following an outbreak. ( read original story ...)
5 new COVID-19 community infections in Singapore, all linked to previous cases
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported five new COVID-19 community infections as of noon on Monday (Jun 7), all linked to previous cases and already in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cleaners can expect annual wage increases from July 2023
They currently earn well below average. This article, Singapore cleaners can expect annual wage increases from July 2023, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading alternative media company. ( read original story ...)
14 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 5 in community
SINGAPORE - There were 14 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Monday noon (June 7), taking They included five community cases, all of whom are linked to previous cases. There were also nine imported ... ( read original story ...)
NCID director debunks ‘misleading’ anti-vaxxing messages from Singapore doctors
Singapore epidemiologist David Lye today called out local doctors who have been petitioning against the use of mRNA vaccines. ( read original story ...)
Singapore egg-freezing ban forces women to go abroad
While advocates say egg freezing could help lift birth rates, authorities still only allow it for certain medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore NCID director: ‘Hardly any data’ on Sinovac’s potency against Covid-19 variants, unlike mRNA vaccines which are proven effective
Covid-19 vaccines using messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology, such as those made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, are the most effective against the coronavirus, including its variants, while ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore researchers develop blood test for cancer treatment and detection
The team has also filed a patent for the technology and are hoping to bring it to market in the next three years.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OFWs headed to Singapore not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 — official
"It is not a condition for OFWs to be inoculated before departing for their jobs. However, the Singapore government require them to undergo a 21-day institutional quarantine and take RT-PCR test ... ( read original story ...)