SINGAPORE — Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (17-23 August): Lee Kok Choy in 4th term as SSA president. Incumbent Singapore Swi ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Malaysia border reopening ‘like a lifeline’ for salesman as savings nearly gone
Eddie Chow had faced an agonising choice when borders were closing - stay in Singapore and protect his job or return to Malaysia to see his dying dad.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Opened border brings sweet relief for Singapore firms as more Malaysians return to work
SINGAPORE — Hundreds of Malaysians - from factory workers to salesmen, electricians, painters and carpenters - have crossed the Causeway to Singapore for work since last Monday. The inflow ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore storeys: New book tells stories behind iconic landmarks
Singapore's oldest architectural practice Swan & Maclaren has, after more than 120 years, finally published a comprehensive tome of its works from 1892 till today.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore haunting grounds: 10 scary urban legends to explore
Ghoulish after-dark tours abroad may not be possible during the pandemic, but Singapore has no shortage of places where things go bump in the night too.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 50 new COVID-19 cases; total tally reaches 56,266
Singapore on Saturday reported 50 new COVID-19 cases, including five imported infections, taking the national tally to 56,266, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. The five imported cases have been ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Ease Restrictions on New Zealand, Brunei Travel
Singapore will allow general travel to and from New Zealand and Brunei Darussalam, as the city-state eases border control measures to take into account countries where the virus situation is under ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allow visitors from Brunei, New Zealand
Singapore will allow travellers from Brunei and New Zealand to visit starting in September, in a "small, cautious step" by the virus-hit aviation hub to restart air travel, officials said Friday. ( read original story ...)
EGEB: Singapore solar goes huge — on the water
Singapore assembles one of the world's largest floating photovoltaic farms; perovskite-coated solar panels can produce almost one-third more electricity. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Live performances to resume in Singapore with small-scale pilot events
SINGAPORE: After several months of hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Singapore will pilot small-scale live performances that will serve as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allow New Zealand, Brunei visitors in first border easing
Singapore on Friday said it would reopen its borders to visitors from New Zealand and Brunei from next month, in the city-state's first steps towards resuming leisure travel since it sealed its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Scientists Find Coronavirus Variant With Milder Infections
Researchers in Singapore have discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus that causes milder infections, according to a study published in The Lancet medical journal this week. The study ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Wuthelam Group to buy out Nippon Paint for 1.3 trillion yen: Nikkei
Singapore's Wuthelam Group will take majority control of Nippon Paint Holdings by raising its stake in the Japanese firm to just under 60% from 39% now, in an acquisition totalling about 1.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Rojak: The evolution of Singapore’s favorite salad
Singaporeans have an intense, almost obsessive adoration for rojak. Meaning "mixed" in Malay, this traditional salad of fruits and vegetables is commonly found in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Buying In Singapore Drives Up Net Worth Of Sheng Siong Supermarket Owners
Lim Hock Chee and his brothers Hock Eng and Hock Leng saw their combined net worth rise 38% to $1.2 billion this year as shares of their budget supermarket chain soared. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Director Faces More Charges in Wirecard-Tied Case
Singapore authorities have added two additional charges against the director of a local accounting firm in relation to the case tied to disgraced German payments company Wirecard AG. ( read original story ...)