Singapore Aquaculture Technologies (SAT), the creator of “Smart Floating Fish Farm” tropical fish-farming system, has closed its Series A funding round, with Munich, Germany-based conglomerate Siemens ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reopens borders for vaccinated work pass holders
Work pass holders and their dependants can look forward to travelling to Singapore once again – if they’re fully vaccinated. From this week (August 10) onwards, travellers can begin to apply for entry ... ( read original story ...)
‘Be proud of yourself’: President Halimah congratulates Singapore athletes after Tokyo Olympics
SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob praised the efforts of Team Singapore athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games during a virtual engagement session on Thursday (Aug 12), noting that they should be proud ... ( read original story ...)
Two armed robbery attempts reported in Singapore Strait last month
These were among five incidents of armed robbery against ships reported in Asia last month.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
59 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 19 unlinked
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 59 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Thursday (Aug 12), including 19 with no links to previous cases. Twenty-six infections were linked to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SMBs keen on cyber insurance, concern about data security
Often lacking in resources, small and midsize businesses see cyber insurance as a way to balance cost and the need to safeguard their infrastructure, especially as data leaks are their biggest worry. ( read original story ...)
Singapore film collective in the spotlight on global streaming service Mubi
SINGAPORE - Singapore film collective 13 Little Pictures has been picked by global streaming service Mubi as its creators in the spotlight for the month of August.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Creepy car prank scares the crap out of Singapore driver (Video)
A Singapore driver captured an eerie prank that sent him spiralling. In the spirit of the Hungry Ghost Month, also known as the seventh month of the lunar calendar where believers worship their dead ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer hired to represent Singapore woman who refused to wear mask at MBS just before guilty plea
In a turn of events on Thursday (Aug 12), a lawyer turned up in court to represent Phoon Chiu Yoke, 54, just as she was expected to plead guilty. ( read original story ...)
NUHS Embarks on Holomedicine Research in Singapore, Using Mixed Reality Technology to Enhance Diagnosis, Education and Patient Care
The National University Health System (NUHS) has embarked on a research and development programme within the academic healthcare cluster to explore the use of MR technology in clinical care. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore life insurance industry sees new sales surge 61% in first half of the year
SINGAPORE - Singapore's life insurance industry garnered $2.68 billion in weighted new business premiums for the first six months of 2021, up 61 per cent from the year-ago period when Covid-19 circuit ... ( read original story ...)
7 haunted roads in Singapore to avoid at night during the Hungry Ghost Festival
Keep your eyes forward and say a little prayer, because you don't want to end up stranded along these seven haunted roads in Singapore at night during the Hungry Ghost Festival (7th Month).Considering ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Richest Property Family Hurt by Tax Expenses
Singapore’s richest property dynasty, which runs City Developments Ltd, suffered a loss of S$32.1 million ($23.7 million) in the first half of the year due to tax expenses and the pandemic fallout. ( read original story ...)
Evan Kwee Charts New Waters For Overseas Expansion For His Singapore Property Family
Pontiac Land’s Evan Kwee is pushing past the pandemic with a new resort development in the Maldives, as part of the Kwee family’s expansion out of Singapore and into the global high-end hospitality ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy grew 14.7% in 2Q from low base a year ago
With COVID-19 pandemic situation stablising, Singapore on Wednesday reported 14.7 per cent year-on-year economic growth in the second ... ( read original story ...)
World’s smallest known baby at birth leaves Singapore hospital
A baby born prematurely in June of 2020 weighing just under 7.5 ounces has left Singapore's National University Hospital. ( read original story ...)