SINGAPORE - Retiree Tan Kian Boon, 69, is more afraid of dying from potential complications of the Covid-19 vaccine, than catching the coronavirus itself.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Vaccinated residents may enjoy quarantine-free travel
Once it’s safe to travel overseas, fully vaccinated residents in Singapore may enjoy hassle-free trips. Upon your return to Singapore, you will face either a shorter stay-home notice period or even ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bound Container Ship Catches Fire in Indian Ocean: Sri Lankan Navy
A fire broke out on a container ship sailing toward Singapore in the Indian Ocean, the Sri Lankan Navy said on Friday, a week after a cargo ship carrying tonnes of chemicals sank near the country's ... ( read original story ...)
15 of 20 new COVID cases in Singapore in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (25 June) confirmed 20 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,513. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens border measures for Australia’s New South Wales as Covid-19 cases rise there
Border measures will be tightened for travellers entering Singapore from the Australian state of New South Wales and loosened for those from the state of Victoria. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines ‘no longer working towards a timeline’ for Singapore-Australia travel bubble: Report
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) is no longer working towards a timeline for the Singapore-Australia travel bubble, said SIA's regional vice-president for Australia and the south-west Pacific Louis ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore May manufacturing jumps 30% y/y, biggest gain in 10 years
Singapore's industrial output beat forecasts to rise 30.0% year-on-year in May, its fastest pace in about 10 years, buoyed by a low base effect due to the city-state's coronavirus lockdown measures ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Singapore schools tackle mental health amid pandemic stress
In Singapore, which has one of the world's top school systems, they are opting to tackle the issue head on. Children around the world have suffered from feelings of stress, anxiety and isolation as ... ( read original story ...)
14 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore; CGH porter among 2 unlinked infections
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 14 new COVID-19 cases in the community on Thursday (Jun 24), including two with no links to previous cases. One of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore floats travel restart prospect amid vaccination ramp-up
Singapore has hinted that its residents could be allowed to travel abroad, if the city-state's vaccination rates keep up. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to tighten border measures for travellers from Australia’s New South Wales
Singapore will be tightening its border measures for New South Wales, given the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the Australian state. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new approach to COVID-19 is simple: vaccinate and live with it
The official coronavirus task force of Singapore has announced it is “drawing up a road map to transit to this new normal,” reports Bloomberg. The Asian island nation has endured 18 months of ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, UK top diplomats on separate working visits to Singapore
SINGAPORE: South Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong and UK's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab were in Singapore on Thursday (Jun ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek-backed oil rig builders explore deal in downturn
Temasek-backed conglomerate Keppel and Singapore's smaller Sembcorp Marine are considering combining their loss-making offshore and marine (O&M) businesses as they battle a prolonged downturn. ( read original story ...)
Latest Covid-19 variant Delta Plus not detected in Singapore
The latest coronavirus variant to raise concern, Delta Plus, has not been detected in Singapore, said director of medical services Kenneth Mak yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Speed Up Vaccination, Flags Reopening Prospects
Singapore said it plans to give a first Covid-19 vaccine shot to most of its population by the end of July after securing more supplies, flagging the prospect of looser travel and social-distancing ... ( read original story ...)