SINGAPORE— The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has granted approval to Moderna for an updated COVID-19 vaccine, specifically designed to provide protection against the current Omicron sub-variants of the virus.
Singapore jails former teacher, 64, for texting student, 15, about sex toys
The teacher, a 64-year-old man, knew the victim in 2020 when the boy was a Secondary 1 student and they had a teacher-student relationship.
Heart of the Matter – Can Singapore kick its addiction to delicious but unhealthy food?
Nine in 10 Singapore residents exceeded the recommended salt intake and daily calorie intake is also up, according to the latest National Nutrition survey. The findings also show that more people are at risk of obesity and hypertension.
Delivery Hero-Backed Flash Coffee Exits Singapore to Cut Costs
Flash Coffee, a grab-and-go coffee chain backed by Delivery Hero SE, has closed its stores in Singapore to curb costs as it works toward profitability.
Singapore and US can work in sync to ensure game-changing tech serves the world: DPM Lawrence Wong
WASHINGTON - Singapore and the United States can together ensure that advanced technology stays benign and solves pressing global problems, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday. He was delivering the opening remarks at ...
Alleged bomb threat on Scoot flight: 30-year-old Australian arrested after plane returns to Singapore
The Scoot flight bound for Perth was diverted due to an alleged bomb threat. A 30-year-old Australian passenger was arrested after the plane returned to Changi.
Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged, increases review frequency
Singapore's central bank on Friday kept monetary settings unchanged as inflation in the city-state moderated and economic growth beat expectations.
Singapore and Thailand discuss strengthening ties, deepening ASEAN integration | Video
Singapore and Thailand are looking to work together in areas such as the digital and green economy. It's among discussions that took place between Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Singapore’s Economic Growth Picked Up in Third Quarter
Singapore’s economy grew at a faster pace in the third quarter, as a strong expansion in construction and services-producing industries outweighed a contraction in manufacturing.
Dutton spread ‘fear and division’ over voice, Ken Wyatt says; Perth flight from Singapore turned around
Channel News Asia has reported a 30-year-old Australian man was arrested for criminal intimidation and investigations by police are still ongoing. Ng Eng Hen said two F-15SG fighter aircraft had been deployed to escort the Scoot flight,
How will Singapore cope as the vice of US-China rivalry tightens?
The bilateral relationship between the two largest economies in the world is not in a good place, and has not been so for many years now. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and US pledge to combat online scams in cross-border cooperation
Government agencies from the two nations will exchange insights on scams and collaborate on enforcement initiatives, including technical and policy solutions.
Shanmugam on Israel-Hamas conflict: Singapore must never let external events affect ‘precious peace’
Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister, K. Shanmugam, has raised concerns about the Israel-Hamas conflict and its potential impact on the nation's internal peace.
Fighter jets scrambled to escort flight back to Singapore after bomb threat
Singapore's air force and emergency services were activated on Thursday to escort a Scoot flight back to the city-state's Changi Airport after a bomb threat, the budget airline said. A "precautionary ...
Perth-bound budget airliner returns to Singapore after bomb threat
Singapore's air force and emergency services were activated on Thursday to escort a Scoot flight back to the city-state's Changi Airport after a bomb threat, the budget airline said in a statement. A ...
Scoot Flight Returns Safely to Singapore After Bomb Threat
A Perth-bound flight operated by Singapore Airlines Ltd.’s low-cost unit Scoot landed safely in Singapore Thursday after turning back due to a bomb threat, according to a Scoot statement. The plane ...