SINGAPORE - More than 18,200 travellers have entered Singapore under the air travel pass (ATP) scheme since the Republic unilaterally opened its borders to regions with low Covid-19 infection rates in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Grab to List in U.S. in Record $40 Billion SPAC Deal
The Singapore-based startup is set to have a market value of about $39.6 billion after the combination with the special purpose acquisition company of Brad Gerstner’s Altimeter Capital Management, the ... ( read original story ...)
Riau Islands government proposes travel corridor with Singapore starting May or June: Indonesian senior official
JAKARTA: The government of Riau Islands province has proposed a safe travel corridor with Singapore starting on May 1 or Jun 1, said an Indonesian senior tourism official on Tuesday (Apr 13). In a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s travel reopening draws few
A mere 18,200 visitors have availed of Singapore's unilateral reopenings to travellers from a handful of countries during the pandemic, according to official statistics. Numbers given by the Civil ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Wants Only Vaccinated Travelers for Singapore Bubble
As part of a push to get more of its population vaccinated, Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had Covid-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both governments finalize a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore becomes first country to ratify RCEP trade agreement
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed by all 10 ASEAN members and key partners including China, South Korea, Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Tipped To Extend Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in five straight sessions, dropping more than 35 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,175-point ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore readies for ships from Suez Canal backlog, maritime workforce to be increased after pandemic cuts
SINGAPORE - The port here is readying itself to deal with the shipping backlog caused by the Suez Canal blockage last month, with many vessels heading this way. Maritime and Port Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Faces Biggest-Ever Succession Planning Challenge
(Bloomberg) -- Sign up to receive the Balance of Power newsletter in your inbox for the latest political news, analysis, charts, and dispatches from around the globe. The rumblings started shortly ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore ages, single women pay the price of caring for elderly parents
Today, the cost of caring for the substantial aging population is falling disproportionately on women, many of them unmarried, who have sacrificed careers and retirement savings to care for their ... ( read original story ...)
More companies in Asia are adopting sustainable practices, says Singapore Exchange
Loh Boon Chye, CEO of the Singapore Exchange, says Asia accounted for around 70% of inflows into environment, social and governance (ESG) funds last year. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore actress Rebecca Lim eyes ‘strong Asian women’ roles in American productions
SINGAPORE - Mediacorp star Rebecca Lim aims to be among the top three names that come to mind when overseas productions are looking for a Singaporean actress to star. The 34-year-old says: "It's not ... ( read original story ...)
25 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
SINGAPORE: Twenty-five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Monday (Apr 12), all imported infections. All the cases were ... ( read original story ...)
National University of Singapore student expelled after allegedly filming sex acts with two women without their consent
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SINGAPORE, April 12 — A male student from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has been expelled after he ... ( read original story ...)
Incredible! Robot Delivering Milk, Eggs To Residents In Singapore
Singapore tech company has developed robots for delivery. These robots are catering to 700 households as of now. This facility is being offered as a one-year trial. We order in food, groceries and ... ( read original story ...)
Man admits to stalking Singapore girl group member, spitting at her friend
SINGAPORE — He began harassing a local girl group member from 2014, creating several social media accounts to get in touch with her. 31-year-old Ashok Kumar Nanmarasezhian, who has been diagnosed with ... ( read original story ...)