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 ...)
230 short-term visitors from Hong Kong, 13 from Macau approved to enter Singapore
Under the air travel pass scheme, they will take a PCR test on arrival and can go about their activities if they test negative.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Civic space in Singapore is “obstructed”, gov’t uses restrictive laws to silence critics: CIVICUS
The Online Citizen Asia Civic space in Singapore is "obstructed", gov't uses restrictive laws to silence critics: CIVICUS Current Affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 118 new local Covid-19 cases, including 26 linked to dorm cluster
There were 118 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (Aug 25). Of these, 29 were unlinked. The remaining 89 cases are linked to previous cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. Of ... ( read original story ...)
120 new COVID cases in Singapore, 26 linked to North Coast Lodge dorm
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 ...)
Khaitan & Co ropes in Karun Cariappa for new Singapore office
Khaitan & Co has officially opened its Singapore office at Ocean Financial Centre, Raffles Place. The firm has hired Singapore-based lawyer Karun Cariappa as a Partner at the office. A London School ... ( read original story ...)
118 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 26 in dormitory in Woodlands
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 118 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Wednesday (Aug 25), including 26 linked to the cluster at North Coast Lodge dormitory in Woodlands. ( read original story ...)
Police warn of fake Singapore Pools websites, mobile apps on Google Play store
SINGAPORE: The police issued an advisory on Wednesday (Aug 25) warning the public of fake Singapore Pools websites and mobile applications available on Google Play store. The police said that ... ( read original story ...)
Net-A-Porter partners with Capella Singapore to offer ‘A Considered Life’ experience
For one month, guests of Capella Singapore will receive a specially curated gift set, featuring a Net Sustain beauty kit and Mr Porter grooming kit, for guests to enjoy and experience during their ... ( read original story ...)