SINGAPORE: Since March last year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has helped more than 250 Singapore residents enter Malaysia due to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sticks to End-2021 Goal for Libor Shift Despite Delays
Singapore signaled that local banks and borrowers should move away from using the discredited London interbank offered rate to price financial products this year, even after global Libor authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Disney Plus Teases Content Bonanza Ahead of Singapore Streaming Launch
The Disney Plus streaming service will launch later this month in Singapore with the promise of large volumes of new content. Details of the Feb. 23 launch and upcoming programming were announced ... ( read original story ...)
255 restaurants, 37 Michelin stars: Meet the American who spent a year eating his way through Singapore
Locked down in Singapore during the pandemic, an American software engineer has visited a total of 255 F&B establishments -- including hawker stalls -- covering 30 Michelin-rated restaurants with 37 ... ( read original story ...)
6 MPs file Singapore’s first parliamentary motion on climate change
They will put forth at least 10 recommendations, including regular reviews to increase the carbon tax.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Is Building a 42,000-Home ‘Smart’ City With One Big Central Air Conditioning Unit
While the rest of the world is still getting used to the idea of the “smart” home, Singapore is already moving on to the next step: the “smart” city. The Southeast Asian city-state is hard at work on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore expresses grave concern
Singapore yesterday expressed "grave concern" over the political crisis in Myanmar.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
I’m a doctor in Singapore. Our COVID-19 cases have been low since last fall – here’s what we’re doing right.
When I first heard about COVID-19 in January 2020, I thought it would blow over like the swine flu or bird flu have in the past. As we all know now, that wasn't to be the case. One year later, I'm ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Parliament declares climate change a global emergency
SINGAPORE - The Workers' Party (WP) has called on Parliament to declare a climate emergency, and for Singapore to take bolder action to combat climate change.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
New Green Plan will see Singapore setting sustainability targets for 2030
DPM Heng Swee Keat will speak about the nation's sustainability agenda during the debate on the Budget.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore could develop into a carbon services hub to expand emissions-reduction efforts beyond its borders
Singapore may not be efficient as a carbon sink but it could help other countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Visitor arrivals to Singapore plummet more than 80% in 2020, expected to stay weak amid COVID-19: STB
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s tourism sector experienced its “toughest year on record” in 2020 due to unprecedented global travel restrictions and border ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore refutes suggestions software on students’ devices tracks personal data
Software installed on these devices will not track personal data such as location, capturing only the students' online activities to "restrict access to objectionable material", says Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Proposes Law to Allow Tracing Data for Serious Crimes
Singapore tabled a bill on Monday in parliament to formalize the use of contact tracing data in criminal investigations for serious offenses, after it was revealed that such information was used for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is building a 42,000-home eco ‘smart’ city
With its centralized cooling, automated trash collection and car-free town center, could Singapore's new eco-town offer a roadmap for slashing the city-state's carbon emissions? ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s nightclubs and karaoke outlets in the dark after pilot fails to take off
Many had invested a significant amount in preparing for the pilot, which was to have started this month.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)