Carousell Pte, a Singapore-based online classifieds marketplace operator, is considering a U.S. listing via a merger with a blank-check company, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 9 new COVID-19 cases; 4 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (28 June) confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,553. ( read original story ...)
How 3 Singapore travel companies stayed afloat when their entire business model disappeared overnight
Singapore is the size of NYC, has virtually no domestic travel, and has been closed to travelers for over a year. How did its travel agencies survive? ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CapitaLand To Sell Stakes In Six Shopping Malls Across China For $7.2 Billion To Ping An
CapitaLand agreed to sell part of its stakes in a portfolio of six shopping malls across China to Ping An Life Insurance for 46.7 billion yuan ($7.2 billion) as the Singapore-based real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore files 13 more charges in massive nickel trading fraud
Singapore prosecutors on Monday filed 13 additional charges against a local businessman in relation to a scheme that allegedly raised more than S$1 billion ($746 million) from investors to fund bogus ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businessman linked to alleged fraud of S$1bil, accused of cheating notable lawyers
Several notable names in the legal fraternity were purportedly cheated by a Singaporean businessman who is alleged to be involved in a $1 billion fraud scheme. ( read original story ...)
Race & Racism In Singapore
Recent racist incidents draw attention to the state of Singapore’s multiracialism and social cohesion. Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong addressed the issue at a forum on race and racism in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines ‘continue to outweigh’ risks: Singapore expert committee
SINGAPORE: The benefits of receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks of vaccination, said Singapore’s expert committee on ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Singapore Launch Talks on Digital Trade Agreement
Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a "global tech powerhouse" ... ( read original story ...)
$3.8m in funding for three projects to boost Singapore’s defences against rising tides
Among them is a project that looks at rare but catastrophic events in warming climate.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK launch negotiations for digital economy agreement
This includes rules for cross-border data flows and ensuring high standards in data protection.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
12 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore, including 5 linked to Changi General Hospital cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the community on Sunday (Jun 27), including one with no links to previous cases. Of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Experts urge caution over govt plan to ease restrictions when two-thirds of Singapore are fully vaccinated
Without more scientific data supporting the exact parameters for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Singapore’s vaccination milestones for opening up will have to balance the risk of infection ... ( read original story ...)
Doctors in Singapore urge expert committee on COVID-19 vaccination to stop vaccine drive for school boys: Media report
The letter by the doctors group comes amid parental concerns and worries about mRNA vaccines, which include the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, after data on myocarditis among healthy young males was pub ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore detects 14 new COVID-19 cases; 12 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (27 June) announced the detection of 14 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,544. ( read original story ...)
12 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore, including 1 unlinked
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the community as of noon on Sunday (Jun 27), including one with no links to previous ... ( read original story ...)