The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (4 August) reported 95 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 65,410. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Role ‘Crucial’ in Preventing Taiwan-China Clash, Singapore PM Says
Lee Hsien Loong warned of the danger of "mass miscalculation or mishap" in the Taiwan Strait but felt conflict was not imminent—as long as the U.S. maintained its clear and consistent position. ( read original story ...)
1 in 3 Singaporeans are worried about retirement inadequacy and 45% have yet to start planning: Endowus Singapore Retirement Report 2021
Singaporeans are worried about retirement inadequacy, with women being at higher risk of retirement inadequacy than men72% of Singaporeans ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s tech start-ups raised $5.3b in first half of 2021, up from $3.4b in 2020
SINGAPORE - Tech start-ups in Singapore raised $5.3 billion in the first half of this year, up from $3.4 billion in the same period last year. The Republic has also added three unicorns - software ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to double police cameras to more than 200,000 over next decade
Singapore aims to have more than 200,000 police cameras by at least 2030, Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said on Tuesday, over double the current number of cameras deployed across the island ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore podcasts up their game by ditching banter for scripts
SINGAPORE - In recent years, the made-in-Singapore podcast scene has grown. One format has dominated - chat shows.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks’ quarterly results signal growth slowdown amid COVID impact
By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore lenders Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp and United Overseas Bank beat profit estimates, driven by recovery in core markets, but their sequential ... ( read original story ...)
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Fully Transformed Into Singapore’s First ‘Garden-in-a-Hotel’, Following A S$45-Million Refurbishment
Following a S$45-million overhaul, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, owned by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, has completed its transformation into Singapore's first 'Garden-in-a-Hotel', establishing the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Top Banks Boost Dividends as Profit Beats Estimates
Two of Singapore’s largest lenders will increase dividend payouts after profit in the second quarter beat estimates and provisions for bad loans fell. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC Second-Quarter Profit Rises 59%, Above Estimates
Singapore's second-biggest lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a 59% jump in April-June net profit on Wednesday, supported by recovery in its core markets. The bank posted a profit ... ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris to promote ‘America is back’ message in Singapore and Vietnam
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to travel to Singapore and Vietnam later this month, becoming the highest-ranking Biden administration official to visit Asia so far. ( read original story ...)
Sylvia Lim on commemorating 200 years of the Singapore Police Force
The police have been at the forefront of keeping Singapore safe. They have had to raise their game to meet complex new challenges and rising public expectations in a digital age. Making those points ... ( read original story ...)
Neither US nor China can put each other down, says Singapore’s PM Lee
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong again warned the United States and China to de-escalate their tensions , saying both powers presumed incorrectly they would win in any conflict. “The reality ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM warns US against hard line toward China
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday warned the United States against aggressively challenging China, saying Washington's increasingly hard-line views could be "very dangerous." ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore grants its first-ever crypto exchange license as the industry remains wary of China
Singapore has seen a wave of interest from the industry as China's crypto crackdown has left many wary of putting down roots in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
No let up in efforts by Govt to improve lives of Singapore women, says Sun Xueling
SINGAPORE - In the 11 months since Singapore kicked off a national conversation on women's development, victims of sexual crimes have got stronger legal protections and efforts are being made to ... ( read original story ...)