Nine Britons have been banned from working in Singapore after breaking coronavirus rules by partying on a yacht in swimwear and Santa hats, reports said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
New global carbon exchange to launch in Singapore by year-end
Singapore bank DBS, Standard Chartered, Singapore Exchange, and state investor Temasek Holdings said on Thursday they are teaming up to develop a global exchange and marketplace for high-quality ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore orders Facebook, Twitter to correct false claims on a ‘new’ Covid variant
The move from Singapore came after unsubstantiated comments from an Indian politician this week sparked a diplomatic incident between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
‘New variant’ concern? Singapore invokes misinformation law to swat COVID strain claim
Facebook confirmed it had received the request and was legally compelled to comply. Twitter did not immediately respond to requests for comment. ( read original story ...)
Singapore uses misinformation law to swat online virus claim
Singapore used a misinformation law Thursday to order Facebook and Twitter to warn users about what it said were false claims a dangerous coronavirus strain had emerged in the city. ( read original story ...)
‘There is no Singapore variant,’ say politicians after Indian opposition leader makes false Covid claims
The Singapore and Indian governments berated a senior Indian opposition politician on Wednesday for fanning a coronavirus scare between their countries, saying his comments were "irresponsible" and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore blasts Indian politician for false claims the city state has a new variant
The Singapore and Indian governments berated a senior Indian opposition politician on Wednesday for fanning a coronavirus scare between their countries, saying his comments were "irresponsible" and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tells Facebook, Twitter to carry correction notice on virus strain
Singapore on Thursday ordered Facebook and Twitter to carry a correction notice to users of the social media platforms in the country over what it says is a false statement about a new virus variant ... ( read original story ...)
COVID: POFMA orders issued over false ‘Singapore variant’ claims
Correction orders have been issued to SPH Magazines, Facebook and Twitter under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) over false claims circulating online about a ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?
Singapore and Taiwan have both seen a sudden and aggressive rise in cases - with Singapore logging 248 new cases just last week, and Taiwan 1,200 local infections. Both places have gone into a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore man very sorry for accusing police of harassing maskless woman
A man who accused the police of mistreating an elderly woman has publicly apologized after the force said he got the situation all wrong. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 strain in Singapore ‘different’, claims Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
The Delhi Chief Minister called for cancelling all air services with Singapore with immediate effect on Tuesday, saying a strain of the coronavirus found in the Southeast Asian country could reach ... ( read original story ...)
Virus-hit Singapore Airlines reports biggest annual net loss
Singapore's national airline reported Wednesday its worst annual net loss of $3.2 billion in the aftermath of the "toughest year in its history" due to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore chides Indian politician for false virus claims
Singapore criticized an Indian politician on Wednesday for making unfounded claims on social media that a new COVID-19 variant in Singapore was particularly harmful to children and could cause a fresh ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore faces twin challenges from climate change, says minister
Singapore, a small Southeast Asian city-state, has been working for years to preserve its coastline from sea level rise and other environmental damage. ( read original story ...)
Experts highly doubt India official’s ‘Singapore variant’ claims
Experts have cast doubt on claims by a top Indian official that a new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Singapore. Delhi's chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called on a halt to flights ... ( read original story ...)