Singapore plans to roll out vaccines to students, followed by everyone else eligible, in what will be a “great acceleration” of vaccinations in the country, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: KPMG Managers Back Liquidation of Singapore Firms in $1 Billion Nickel Scandal
Singapore firms accused of being involved in a $1.1-billion bogus nickel trading scheme should be placed in liquidation as there was no business to be preserved, interim judicial managers at ... ( read original story ...)
Of 24 new COVID cases in Singapore, 15 are local infections
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (27 May) confirmed 24 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 61,940. ( read original story ...)
The Super-Rich Are Choosing Singapore as the World’s Safest Haven
Singapore has long been a draw for wealthy Chinese, Indonesians and Malaysians who would come for short trips to shop, play baccarat at the casino or get medical check-ups at worl ... ( read original story ...)
The dream to turn Britain into Singapore-on-Thames is dead
One vision of post-Brexit Britain involved turning it into a low-tax, low-regulation trading giant like Singapore. That dream died in the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Walking On Water: The Significance Of Land Reclamation In Hong Kong And Singapore
Few cities in the world actively reclaim land at the rate of Hong Kong and Singapore, with the practice deeply woven into each cities' history while also playing a key role in future development. ( read original story ...)
LAX Cargo Handlers Marlon Moody, Brian Benson Indicted For Stealing 4 Gold Bars From Singapore Shipment
Marlon Moody, 38, and Brian Benson, 35, both of South Los Angeles, were arrested Tuesday morning by the FBI and are expected to appear in United State District Court in downtown Los Angeles. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grows at its fastest pace in more than a year
The Southeast Asian economy expanded by 1.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with a year ago, the ministry of trade and industry said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to stop flying over Belarus after reporter’s arrest
Singapore Airlines said it will cease using Belarusian airspace for flights to and from Europe, according to multiple press reports. ( read original story ...)
30 new COVID cases: Singapore marks 30th straight day with local infections reported
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (25 May) confirmed 30 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 61,890. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grew 1.3% in the first quarter, beating expectations
The Southeast Asian economy expanded by 1.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with a year ago, the ministry of trade and industry said. ( read original story ...)
Taking Stock of Singapore’s Economy
Charu Chanana, lead Asia economist at Continuum Economics, discusses Singapore’s economy and the labor restrictions in the country. Singapore stuck to its economic growth forecast for the year, saying ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Add To Winning Streak
The Singapore stock market has ticked higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 20 points or 0.7 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,125-point ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set for positive start after tech stocks jump overnight; Singapore’s first-quarter GDP data ahead
Asia markets set for positive start after tech stocks jump overnight; Singapore’s first-quarter GDP data ahead Investors will monitor technology stocks in Asia-Pacific on Tuesday following a bounce ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Outbreak Highlights A Challenging Road Ahead For Covid-19 Containment
Singapore is now experiencing a new surge of cases, despite having vaccinated a quarter (25.3%) of the population. Similar outbreaks in Vietnam and Taiwan who have previously controlled the virus well ... ( read original story ...)
A 60-second COVID-19 breathalyzer test is provisionally approved in Singapore
A new 60-second coronavirus breathalyzer test has been provisionally approved for use alongside antigen rapid tests in Singapore, reported Reuters on Monday. The test, which was developed by National ... ( read original story ...)