Singapore yesterday (November 12) reported 3,099 new cases of Covid-19 and 14 more deaths due to complications from the disease. The daily infection tally is up from the 2,396 reported on Thursday. In ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: Amid a rapidly ageing population, what are the missing pieces in Singapore’s residential eldercare puzzle?
Staying at home or going to a nursing home have long been the only choices available for seniors in need of care. But what about those who fall in between? From group homes to retirement communities, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees boom in online purchases of groceries
After Covid-19 hit Singapore, Madam Tina Soh has had to wait longer for groceries bought online to be delivered to her home.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,099 new COVID-19 cases and 14 more deaths
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,099 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Nov 12) as 14 more people died from complications due to the coronavirus. The fatalities were aged between 35 and 102. All ... ( read original story ...)
35-year-old among 14 more deaths in Singapore; 3,099 new cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (12 November) confirmed 3,099 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – bringing the country's total case count to 233,176 – as well as 14 deaths due to the disease. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Maritime Crisis Centre’s upgraded system detects seaborne threats 10 times faster | Video
The close of the five-day Exercise Highcrest saw the unveiling of the Singapore Maritime Crisis Centre's next-generation system, which allows threats at sea to be detected 10 times faster. Its system ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Allen & Gledhill adds JP Morgan assistant general counsel as private wealth practice co-head
Singapore Big Four firm Allen & Gledhill has added Eng Cher Goh from JP Morgan to co-lead its private wealth practice. Goh has joined the firm, the largest in Singapore by lawyer headcount, after more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Japan join forces to scale up emissions accounting in Asean
Guidelines to help firms better measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions will be developed over the next year or so.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Readies Fleet, Crew For Broader Reopening
SINGAPORE—Singapore Airlines (SIA) is preparing for an influx of passenger demand ahead of the holiday season, putting 79% of the group’s fleet back in service. The demand is also being fueled by the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Volatile Power Market Beats Crypto’s Wild Swings
Singapore’s wholesale electricity prices have surged to a record high and slumped below zero in the span of a month, a level of volatility more nerve-wracking than Bitcoin’s. ( read original story ...)
Singapore developing improved system to detect maritime threats ‘as early and as far away’ as possible
SINGAPORE: In the waters off the southeastern tip of Singapore, “trouble” was brewing. The Singapore Maritime Crisis Centre (SMCC), made up of different agencies such as the Republic of Singapore Navy ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s unvaccinated may face Covid medical bills over S$25,000
Singapore’s unvaccinated who need both care in intensive care units and therapeutics in hospitals may face Covid medical bills over S$25,000. ( read original story ...)
Singapore joins 130 countries in signing pledge to end deforestation by 2030
By endorsing the declaration, Singapore reaffirms its commitment to developing the city sustainably.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
No Free Covid-19 Treatment For Patients Who Are ‘Unvaccinated By Choice’ In Singapore
Singapore has so far offered over 10,000,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna jabs) to the population. But some people in the country are still unwilling to take the vaccines ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Doctor Anywhere acquires Thailand-based telemedicine platform Doctor Raksa
Lim Wai Mun, founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere, discusses the Doctor Raksa acquisition as well as the start-up's future expansion plans. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19’s impact on the mental health of singles in Singapore: ‘It’s harder to go on dates’
Feeling isolated, adapting to changing COVID-19 restrictions and not being able to go out as freely has had an impact on those looking for love and marriage in Singapore and the region, a dating ... ( read original story ...)