A 35-year-old man was jailed for 24 weeks yesterday (June 14) after smuggling three cats and three dogs though Tuas Checkpoint to be sold as pets in Singapore. He was to get S$500 (RM1,550) for his ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Carro Is a Unicorn With $360 Million Led by SoftBank
Carro, one of Southeast Asia’s biggest online marketplaces for used cars, has raised $360 million led by SoftBank Vision Fund II to fuel expansion in Thailand and Indonesia before pursuing a U.S. ( read original story ...)
Time warp: 3 themed itineraries to discover old-time Singapore
Rent a car and enjoy a blast from the past with these old-school experiences right here in sunny Singapore Singapore may be a renowned global hub that houses Michelin-starred dining, iconic structures ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Cleaner at Clementi housing blocks sole unlinked case in Singapore; 10 new cases linked to Bukit Merah View market
A 79-year-old man who works as a cleaning worker at blocks 375 and 376 on Clementi Avenue 4 was the sole reported community case yesterday (June 14) that has no known source of infection. In its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens border measures for travellers from Fiji; eases for those from Israel
All travellers serving a 21-day SHN will undergo COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests on-arrival, on day 14 of their SHN, and before the end of their 21-day SHN period. ( read original story ...)
Singapore car marketplace Carro raises $478m to become a unicorn, eyes IPO
Singapore-based car marketplace Carro said on Tuesday (June 15) it has raised US$360 million (S$478 million) in its latest funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, becoming the region's latest ... ( read original story ...)
‘Alibaba of cars’ becomes next Singapore unicorn after SoftBank-led $360m injection
The startup will use the new funds to expand its offerings across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore – markets where the company said it saw significant growth in the past year. It will also ... ( read original story ...)
Two Shots Versus Delta; Singapore’s School Plans: Virus Update
There was positive news on the vaccine front, with two-dose shots from Pfizer Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc proving highly effective at preventing hospitalization of those with Covid-19’s delta variant, ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Singapore Prime Day 2021: Support small businesses
If you want to support small business owners this Prime Day, while taking advantage of the savings, here are some early deals (up to 40%) we think are useful for you. ( read original story ...)
Singapore marine life enthusiasts ‘horrified’ over beach goers digging up sea creatures
SINGAPORE: A Facebook post about the treatment of marine creatures by Changi Beach visitors recently has got wildlife enthusiasts riled up. The ... ( read original story ...)
Shoppers in Singapore tend to reuse log-in details, passwords: IBM study
SINGAPORE - Cyber hygiene was not top of mind, even as more Singapore consumers went online amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a study has found.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eyes Schools Reopening as Vaccinations Rise for Kids
Authorities in Singapore are planning to reopen schools in stages from the end of this month as the pace of vaccinations among children speeds up amid an increase in coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Virus Cases at Close to 2-Week High Amid More Tests
Singaporean authorities detected 19 new locally-transmitted coronavirus cases, the highest since June 3, due to an increase in testing amid a phased loosening of restrictions this week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Chua Chu Kang stabbing: 60-year-old charged with attempting to murder another man
A 60-year-old man was today charged with attempting to murder a 52-year-old man who was found with stab wounds at the void deck of a public housing block in Chua Chu Kang. Ong Eng Siew, a Singaporean ... ( read original story ...)
18 community Covid-19 cases in Singapore among 25 new infections
There were 25 new coronavirus cases confirmed at noon on Monday (June 14), taking Singapore's total to 62, 301. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 2021 GDP growth outlook looks much better now, say professional forecasters
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced in a report on Monday that economists and analysts polled in the Survey of Professional Forecasters expect Singapore's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ... ( read original story ...)