A fairly new Covid-19 strain, “JN.1”, that accounts for the vast majority of Singapore’s latest wave of infections, was classified as a “variant ...
Will global supply chains be disrupted by ship attacks in the Red Sea and is Singapore affected?
The United States on Monday (December 18) announced a 10-nation coalition to fend off missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, which ...
Singapore SPAC Optimism Sapped Again by 17LIVE, Pegasus Setbacks
Optimism that special purpose acquisition companies will help boost Singapore’s ailing equity capital market is being ground even lower.
Singapore brings masks back after recording 56,000 COVID cases; issues travel advisory
In a shocking turn of events, Singapore is once again struggling with COVID-19 infections. The country has recorded thousands of fresh cases which has left the world stunned. The government of ...
Indian-Origin Doctor Acquitted of Molestation Charges in Singapore After Compensating Victim
A 35-year-old Indian-origin doctor accused of molesting a woman in Singapore has been acquitted after paying compensation to the victim.
Singapore Brings Back Mask Mandate, Travel Advisories As Active Cases Reach 56,000
With thousands of fresh cases being reported, Singapore has decided to reinstate its mask mandate and update its travel advisories. The COVID restrictions were brought back as the spike in cases has ...
Covid infections down in Singapore but experts call for precaution
The number of COVID-19 infections in Singapore appear to have plateaued over the past week, but experts have urged people to be cautious and mask up in crowded enclosed places as a precaution.
Singapore’s Catholic Church clarifies blessing same-sex couples not the same as endorsing same-sex unions
The Archdiocese of Singapore has clarified that a recent declaration from the Vatican allowing priests to bless same-sex couples does not mean the Catholic Church has changed its position on its traditional doctrine about marriage.
Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix hailed as ‘best race of 2023’ by international media
The FIA has also recognised the recovery marshals here as the 'best team of officials”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ChopValue Singapore transforms waste into stylish lifestyle products through the creative use of the humble chopstick
Established in 2016 by Canadian entrepreneur Felix Böck, ChopValue upcycles used chopsticks into stylish eco-friendly products ...
Singapore slips to 15th place in The Economist’s list of world’s richest countries
SINGAPORE: Singapore, which typically ranks highly in or even tops the indices covering the world’s... The post Singapore slips to 15th place in The Economist’s list of world’s richest countries appea ...
E-vaporiser crackdown: Singapore authorities to increase checks at checkpoints, public hotspots, schools
There will be more checks for e-vaporisers and vapes conducted by the authorities at checkpoints in the coming months, starting with Changi Airport. Read more.
Year of the Dragon brings new hope for Singapore economy, but outlook remains clouded
Singapore's latest export data seems to signal a path to recovery but of a fragile and bumpy variety. Read more at straitstimes.com.
World’s most powerful passport: How has Spain overtaken Singapore to the top spot?
Spain now has the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new index. The ranking from visa information website VisaGuide.World shows Spain inching ahead of Singapore, which held the top spot in ...
Very heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints for Christmas, New Year’s Day long weekends
Those clearing immigration by cars might have to wait up to three hours, says the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Covid-19: Centre Issues Advisory Amid Sudden Surge; Singapore Imposes Fresh Rules After Recording 56,000 Cases
Amid sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in country, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has urged the states to ensure effective compliance of the detailed operational guidelines for revised ...