Singapore are on the verge of reaching the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-finals following an important win over Philippines ... ( read original story ...)
Not Vaccinated? In Singapore, You’ll Pay for Your Own Covid-19 Treatment
People who haven’t received shots account for a disproportionate amount of the strain on Singapore’s healthcare resources, authorities say, so the city-state is going to stop fully covering their ... ( read original story ...)
Binance acquires an 18% stake in a private stock exchange in Singapore
Binance had to close its operations in Singapore after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that the exchange. ( read original story ...)
Singapore scientists develop ‘potentially game-changing’ saliva antigen rapid test
A simpler, less invasive way to test for Covid-19 quickly that is close to the accuracy of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in terms of correctly identifying infected individuals has been ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Singapore arm acquires 18% stake in private stock exchange
Binance Asia Services, the Singapore arm of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has acquired a stake in a local private securities exchange, Hg Exchange (HGX). On Tuesday, the company officially ... ( read original story ...)
Ultraman fights kaiju in Singapore in videos for new tourism campaign
The first episode of an Ultraman series set in Singapore sees the titular superhero fighting a kaiju (giant monster) in Gardens by the Bay. P (STB) in Japan, the short film series is titled Ultraman: ... ( read original story ...)
Leader behind one of the most ‘profitable and elusive’ illegal gambling syndicates in Singapore pleads guilty
SINGAPORE: One of the leaders behind a remote gambling syndicate that was described as among the "most profitable and elusive" pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday (Dec 8). Seet Seo Boon, 57, pleaded ... ( read original story ...)
On This Day: WWII came to Singapore 80 years ago with first Japanese air raid
Eighty years ago today, WWII came to Singapore when Japan bombed several key targets across the island, in a stunning air raid that heralded the darkest chapter in the city’s history. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: E-scooter rider jailed 1 week for riding on road against traffic flow, colliding with pedestrian
While rushing to get to the mosque for his Friday prayers, Jani Basha Mohamed Nizamudeen decided to ride his electric scooter on the road against the flow of traffic and ended up crashing into a ... ( read original story ...)
Terror threats remain, 20 years after crippling JI’s plan to attack Singapore | Video
The Jemaah Islamiyah's (JI) plans to attack Singapore 20 years ago remain the country's closest shave with Islamist terrorism. While the JI network in Singapore has been crippled, new threats have ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, EU in talks on strengthening bilateral digital trade, forming partnership
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) noted that strengthening digital economy cooperation is a priority for both sides in order to harvest the job and growth opportunities.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Private-sector economists raise Singapore 2022 growth forecast to 4%: MAS survey
Growth for the current year is projected at 6.9 per cent, up from 6.6 per cent in the previous survey.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore boasts 6 spots on World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 list
London's Connaught Bar is the world's best, while Jigger & Pony is Singapore's only entry in the Top 10 at No 9. Atlas lost its The Best Bar in Asia title, which it had held for two years. ( read original story ...)
Singapore urges military junta to release Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has called for the release of Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as other political detainees, after she was sentenced to a two-year prison ... ( read original story ...)
Saliva testing available in Singapore for travellers’ Covid-19 pre-departure tests
SINGAPORE - Saliva testing has recently been made available for use here as an option for Covid-19 pre-departure tests for travellers to certain countries which allow it.Local biomedical start-up ... ( read original story ...)
Win Streak Expected To Continue For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, collecting almost 45 points or 1.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,130-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)