Singapore strengthened regulations for workers in the maritime industry after two more Covid-19 cases were found in the last two days of December. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sports facilities see surge in bookings as groups of eight allowed in phase 3
But he, and other private operators, have seen a surge in booking in recent weeks following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement that Singapore will move into phase three. Group-size limits ... ( read original story ...)
Imports go up for 1st time since last Feb, exports dip 0.8%
India Business News: Indicating a pick-up in economic activity, imports went up for the first time since February, rising 7.6% to $42.6 billion in December, while exports ... ( read original story ...)
City won’t turn into Singapore to win Brexit business, minister insists
Britain will not seek to slash the City’s regulatory standards to win business after Brexit and does not intend to diverge from the EU’s rules in a big way, the City minister has said.Amid a debate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore couples facing difficulties in conceiving hope for more help
More than 430 people have signed an online petition hoping the Government would provide some financial support for PGD testing.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Mobile gaming ads abound as industry’s popularity grows
The mobile gaming market in Singapore is now so lucrative that companies appear to be buying more public outdoor advertisements for them. Such ads were uncommon a decade ago.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
At 19, this Singapore Polytechnic student runs a US$25 million tech start-up
Being the CEO of a business with 120 employees globally is hard enough, but teenager Harsh Dalal must also juggle classes, homework and, soon ... ( read original story ...)
Public outdoor mobile gaming ads abound as industry’s popularity grows
The mobile gaming market in Singapore is now so lucrative that companies appear to be buying more public outdoor advertisements for them. Such ads were uncommon a decade ago.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Time for Singapore to do more to stub out smoking?
SINGAPORE - What started as being a curious 16-year-old, wanting to be cool and fit in with friends quickly turned into a habit and today Chris is a full-blown, self-confessed smoking addict.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Existing measures in Singapore can contain fast-spreading Covid-19 strain: Experts
However, things may change if the UK variant starts transmitting in ways that could not be nipped in the bud through contact tracing and testing.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
BitVPN Reveals Decentralized Technology Plans and Cybersecurity Trends to Watch for 2021
Cybersecurity experts at BitVPN today released the company’s strategic technology plans and cast their predictions on the cybersecurity trends for 2021. ( read original story ...)
Sailing: Singapore’s Tokyo Olympic hopefuls fuelled by fruitful stint in Europe
SINGAPORE - Despite less-than-ideal training stints in Europe due to the pandemic, there was still plenty of positives to take home for national sailors Kimberly Lim, Cecilia Low and Ryan Lo.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-UK free trade deal kicks in as Brexit transition period ends
Singapore, Jan 1 (IANS) A free trade agreement (FTA) between the UK and Singapore takes effect from 7 a.m. on Friday, ensuring that companies from both countries continue to enjoy the same trading ... ( read original story ...)
33 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
Among them, 6 are Singapore permanent residents and 9 are foreign domestic workers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s security agencies adapting to Covid-19’s changes and challenges
Singapore's security forces continued with key operations to defend against persistent threats, Covid-19 or not.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Op-Ed: How I found a little slice of COVID-free utopia in Singapore
Through its strict rules for travelers, Singapore was protecting its population from me. But for the first time during the pandemic, I felt safe. ( read original story ...)