Workers in Singapore who are not inoculated against Covid-19 may risk losing their jobs as new restrictions on office access take effect. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based Sesto Robotics targets international expansion with $5.7M raise
Singapore-based industrial robotics firm Sesto this week announced a $5.7 million raise, featuring TRIVE, WTI GmbH and SEEDS Capital (Enterprise Singapore’s VC wing). The round follows a similarly ... ( read original story ...)
Will cooling measures lead to a property chill in Singapore?
The impact of Singapore's latest property cooling measures is expected to take root in the market from this month onwards. Will buyers step back or still bite? How would developers respond? ST ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore residents treated to vibrant sunset to welcome the weekend
SINGAPORE - Singapore residents were treated to a vibrant display of sunset colours as the weekend kicked off. Netizens posted images of bright orange streaks and wavy clouds across the sky on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Over 65% of 832 additional Omicron cases in Singapore local
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (14 January) confirmed 832 more Omicron cases among past reported infections, of whom over 65 per cent – or 543 – are local infections. The weekly infection ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore nearly a third through goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030 | Video
Singapore has planted more than 315,000 trees so far - nearly a third through its goal of planting a million trees by 2030. National Development Minister Desmond Lee says the country will double down ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Day at Expo2020 to showcase stories of taste and passion
The event will take place on Saturday January 22. Singapore Day at Expo2020 to showcase stories of taste and passion. Partner Content. News. ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Rattanon seizes second round lead in Singapore
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan carded a six-under-par 66 to seize the second-round lead at the Singapore International today, thanks to a sensational eagle on the closing par-five 18. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore start-ups deploy satellite with engine weighing ‘less than 2 cartons of milk’ into space
A satellite fitted with an engine developed by a Nanyang Technological University (NTU) start-up was deployed successfully on Friday (Jan 14) during a space mission launched from the United States by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Man jailed, caned for attacking girlfriend with hammer, breaking friend’s nose for failing to wake up
Angered that his friend, who had fallen asleep drunk, did not wake up when he attempted to rouse him but did so when others tried, Vikram Sagathevan broke his nose. Nearly a year later, he attacked ... ( read original story ...)
Citi to Sell Southeast Asia Retail Business in $3.7 Billion Deal to Singapore’s UOB
Citigroup has agreed to sell its consumer business in four Southeast Asian markets to United Overseas Bank (UOB) for about S$5 billion ($3.7 billion), bringing the U.S. bank closer to its goal of ... ( read original story ...)
Nanosatellite from SpaceX launches into space with Singapore tech start-up’s thruster
SINGAPORE - A nanosatellite from billionaire Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, launched into orbit early on Friday (Jan 14) morning, bringing along with it a thruster that was designed and produced by a ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to Sell Southeast Asia Consumer Businesses to Singapore’s UOB
Citigroup reaches an agreement to sell its consumer banking franchises in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam to Singapore’s United Overseas Bank. ( read original story ...)
Avengers assemble to ward off Covid-19 in Singapore exhibition of Nian Hua prints
SINGAPORE - Walk into Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and you will be greeted by prints of Marvel superheroes Iron Man and Captain America, but with a twist. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore busts network hawking contraband e-vaporisers via Telegram
Health Sciences Authority says smugglers and peddlers have tapped messaging apps, such as Telegram and WeChat, to advertise and sell e-vaporisers, which are prohibited in the country. ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants only data centres that are efficient
Singapore's trade minister says it will be "more selective" of data centres it will allow in the country, singling out facilities that demonstrate high "resource efficiency". ( read original story ...)