The US and Singapore have agreed to strengthen people-to-people ties, especially in the field of higher education, the countries announced as US vice president Kamala Harris visited the Southeast ... ( read original story ...)
Finding Covid origins requires ‘radical and complete transparency,’ Singapore’s foreign minister says
The WHO said in February that Covid-19 "most likely" originated in animals before spreading to humans. China has rejected a second phase of investigation. ( read original story ...)
‘Foreign interference doesn’t work’: Singapore’s foreign minister weighs in on Afghanistan crisis
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the Taliban is now in charge and has to take responsibility for the people in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
112 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, with 40 linked to Bugis Junction cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 112 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Thursday (Aug 26), including 40 linked to the growing Bugis Junction cluster. Of the remaining 72 locally ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Four-and-half years’ jail for man who broke into love interest’s flat and abducted her, broke her neck bone
When the woman Shao Changdong had a crush on told him she was not free to see him because she was out with friends, he assumed she was meeting other men, got jealous and broke into her home to lie in ... ( read original story ...)
Indian Tourism Rebounds; Singapore Allows Visitors: Virus Update
Tourism is rebounding in India, where waning Covid infections have helped steady the economy. Singapore is set to welcome Thursday the first short-term visitors from Hong Kong under the air travel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Court Upholds Indian-origin Man’s 16-month Jail Term for Prostitution-related Offences
Singapore: Singapore High Court has upheld an Indian-origin permanent resident's 16-month jail term and a fine of over USD 8,100 for prostitution-related offences. ( read original story ...)
Panda-mania: Daily hour-long videos of Singapore’s 1st panda cub on WRS’ YouTube channel
Those eager to closely observe Singapore's first panda cub can do so from today via a daily hour-long "broadcast" on the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS)'s YouTube channel. ( read original story ...)
Singapore world’s 17th most expensive location for expats: Survey
Singapore has emerged as the 17th most expensive location across the world for expatriates, with the average pay package for a mid-level worker costing companies USD 225,171 annually, a survey by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Reopening Commitment Faces Test in New Clusters
A jump in Covid cases to more than 100 a day poses a potential test of resolve for Singapore officials who are counting on one of the world’s best vaccination rates to allow them to stay the course ... ( read original story ...)
Over half of 120 new COVID cases in Singapore linked to Bugis Junction, North Coast Lodge
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (25 August) confirmed 120 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 66,812. ( read original story ...)
With Germany requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for hotel stays and dining in, will your Singapore status be recognised?
SINGAPORE: Against the backdrop of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, Germany has introduced rules that require people who want to eat in a restaurant, stay in a hotel or do other indoor activities to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines charters cruise for frequent fliers
Singapore Airlines is chartering a cruise exclusively for KrisFlyer loyalty members. The airline has teamed up with Dream Cruises to operate the World Dream ship on a two-night cruise to nowhere ... ( read original story ...)
Over 73,000 patients’ data at eye clinic in Singapore hit by ransomware attack
A private eye clinic's IT database containing the personal data and clinical information of over 73,000 patients was hit by a ransomware attack earlier in August. ( read original story ...)
2 more COVID-19 deaths in Singapore; 118 new locally transmitted cases as Bugis Junction cluster grows
SINGAPORE: An elderly man and woman have died of COVID-19 complications, becoming the 14th and 15th deaths in August due to the coronavirus. An 86-year-old Singaporean man who was partially vaccinated ... ( read original story ...)
More than 240 Air Travel Passes issued to travellers from Hong Kong, Macao to Singapore: CAAS
SINGAPORE: A total of 243 Air Travel Passes have been issued to travellers from Hong Kong and Macao coming to Singapore, after the relaxation of border measures for those two cities last week. The Civ ... ( read original story ...)