SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12,784 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jul 5), comprising 12,248 local infections and 536 imported cases. The last time Singapore reported more daily cases ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore workers consider resigning if bosses insist on daily work from office instead of flexible work from home
One thing the Covid-19 pandemic taught us well is that many of our jobs can be flexible and that working from home is not just a possibility but a workable reality. And for the younger generation of ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore’s ageing population does not only bring challenges
The stereotypical image of older adults needs to change as Singapore’s population continues to age. There’s a longevity dividend for the workforce and for businesses catering to older consumers, says ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore MoH tightens safety measures for visitors to hospitals, care homes amid rise in Covid-19 cases
With a rising number of Covid-19 cases in the community, the Ministry of Health (MoH) will again tighten safety measures for visitors at all hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore’s ageing population challenge can be ‘longevity economy’ opportunity
The stereotypical image of older adults needs to change as Singapore’s population continues to age. There’s a longevity dividend for the workforce and for businesses catering to older consumers, says ... ( read original story ...)
‘Won’t take long before I feel the pinch’: Causeway commuters fret over Singapore-JB taxi fare hike
Some cab drivers said that the fare increase is timely, given increasing petrol prices and higher cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Singapore considering additional safeguards on cryptos: Minister
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering the introduction of additional consumer protection safeguards on cryptocurrencies, the country’s Minister in charge of MAS Tharman ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore records 12,784 new COVID cases, hospital visit measures tightened
Singapore on Tuesday (5 July) reported 12,784 new COVID-19 cases, the highest in a day in over three months. The number surpassed last Tuesday's 11,504 cases, which had been the highest daily ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore airlines boosts global flights after surge in demand
Singapore Airlines Ltd plans to increase services to destinations all across the world, as the group expects to operate at 81% capacity of pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. ( read original story ...)
Strengthen Singapore dollar, raise CPF interest rates temporarily to address rising cost of living: WP’s Jamus Lim
SINGAPORE: With rising prices shaping up to be “a cost-of-living crisis”, the Government can do more in terms of macroeconomic policy such as by allowing a stronger Singapore dollar or having a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines expects to inch closer to pre-pandemic capacity by 2022-end
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said it expects passenger capacity to reach about 81% of pre-pandemic levels by December as flyers rush to the skies after the easing of COVID-19 curbs. ( read original story ...)
Current COVID-19 Wave In Singapore Not As Severe As Omicron Wave: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
The ongoing COVID-19 wave in Singapore will not be as severe as the one driven by the Omicron variant that hit the country earlier this year, health minister Ong Ye Kung said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore president Halimah Yacob tests positive for Covid-19
Singapore's president announced Monday she had tested positive for Covid-19, but said that her symptoms were mild as she had been vaccinated. ( read original story ...)
Singapore may introduce further cryptocurrency restrictions
Singapore government says it is exploring the possibility of implementing additional rules to safeguard consumer interests, pointing to potential restrictions on retail participation and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s COVID wave should be less severe: health minister
Singapore’s latest influx of COVID-19 infections won’t be as bad as last year, a top health official said today. ( read original story ...)
Lift chicken export ban to Singapore before it is too late, Malaysian breeders tell government
Malaysia’s poultry industry players have urged the government to lift the chicken export ban, or they will lose out on the Singapore market. They also stresse ... ( read original story ...)