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Even as the emergence of the omicron variant raises alarm all over the world, Singapore has moved forward with its planned reopening of borders and easing of restrictions. ( read original story ...)

Singapore's vaccination rate has risen to 96 percent of the eligible population. Authorities are now racing to administer boosters amid concerns over omicron. ( read original story ...)

When Singapore embarked upon its strategy of living with COVID-19, backed by one of the world's leading vaccine programs, the wealthy city-state saw a spike in its rate of infections, leading many to ... ( read original story ...)

Dr. Leong Hoe Nam of Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital says booster shots are key in fighting the new Covid variant. He adds that the world "marches out of Covid-19 at the pace of the ... ( read original story ...)

The new Omicron variant has cast a shadow over the return of overseas students to Australian universities, after the country halted plans to reopen its borders to skilled workers and students. Some ... ( read original story ...)

What are your fond memories of the Singapore River? Perhaps it's hanging out after dark with the bros at Clarke Quay? Maybe you had your first date with bae at Robertson Quay?The history of our nation ... ( read original story ...)

China and Singapore are “making good progress” in developing an exchange traded fund connectivity programme, according to a statement from China’s securities regulator. “C ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,239 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths linked to the coronavirus as of noon on Tuesday (Nov 30). The fatalities were aged between 47 and 87. All of them had various ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's COVID-19 vaccination rate has risen to 96% of the eligible population and authorities are now racing ahead to administer booster shots amid concerns over the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)

Singapore was recognized for its pricey lifestyle today in an annual study. The tiny island with over five million people vaulted from fourth to second to tie with Paris as the world’s most expensive ... ( read original story ...)

First-time Singaporean lawmaker Raeesah Khan resigned from the opposition Worker’s Party on Tuesday after admitting last month she lied in parliament about details of a sexual assault case during a ... ( read original story ...)

Investment in fintech is surging back following a brief but notable drop during the COVID pandemic. As a result, countries worldwide are seeing a large influx of capital for fintech ventures, and both ... ( read original story ...)

As the world monitors port traffic and airport terminals, a suburban bus depot speaks volumes about the city-state’s ability to live with Covid. ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Two Singapore Airlines passengers who tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Sydney had travelled from South Africa and transited at Changi Airport be ... ( read original story ...)

There were 1,239 new Covid-19 infections reported in Singapore on Tuesday, up from 1,103 on Monday. The intensive care unit (ICU) utilisation rate was at 58.5 per cent, up from 51.2 per cent on Monday ... ( read original story ...)

Of the new cases, 1,217 are local – 1,193 are in the community and 24 are residents of migrant worker dormitories. The remaining 22 are imported. ( read original story ...)