The ministry said on Friday that the estimated number of COVID-19 cases from December 3 to 9 increased to 56,043, a 75 per cent jump compared with 32,035 cases in the previous week.
Singapore to cross 1-million mark of visitor arrivals from India in 2023
The Singapore Tourism Board welcomed 977,500 visitors from India till November this year, and is set to cross the 1-million visitor-arrival mark for 2023, post Covid. This development comes at a ...
Singapore stocks opened nearly flat, with STI down by 0.04%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks opened nearly flat on Friday, exhibiting a modest decline of 0.04% in the Straits Times Index (STI) at 3,121.85 as of 9:01 a.m., The Edge Singapore reports. The subdued ...
‘You don’t have to spend a fortune’: Danish tourists shocked by how affordable it can be to explore Singapore
We all know how expensive Singapore can be, but it doesn't mean there aren't affordable ways to explore it. Sally and Adam found that out firsthand during a recent trip, which they documented in a ...
GUJARAT MOVES TOWARDS FORGING STRONGER BUSINESS TIES WITH JAPAN AND SINGAPORE
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2023: Revenge of the hotel boom in Singapore
SINGAPORE – 2023 witnessed a surge in hotel openings in the city, most notably in Orchard Road. Luxury lifestyle properties The Singapore Edition and Artyzen Singapore recently opened a stone’s throw ...
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Dec 2023)—HSBC Hits 3.65%, Citibank At 3.5%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Gear up for the new section 10L of the Singapore Income Tax Act 1947
SINGAPORE has taken the bold step to enact section 10L in the Singapore Income Tax Act 1947, treating gains received in Singapore from the sale of foreign assets as income chargeable to tax. This will ...
Singapore expresses grave concern on worsening Gaza crisis at UN meet
A UN resolution earlier this week demanded immediate humanitarian ceasefire, and immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore govt urges public urged to wear mask in crowded places as weekly cases top 56,000
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is strongly encouraging the public to wear a mask in crowded places even if they are not sick, as Covid-19 cases rose ...
A walk on the wild side: Discover Sentosa, Singapore’s tropical idyll
It's an instant escape from the hustle and bustle of surging, dynamic Singapore that lets travellers discover themselves in new ways. Sentosa's nature trails showcase an abundance of wildlife for ...
Singapore ‘strongly encourages’ mask-wearing in crowded places amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Health says it has been working with hospitals on contingency measures such as ensuring adequate manpower and deferring non-urgent elective surgeries.
Singapore F&B scene remains festive despite surge in outbound travel
END rise in outbound travel has not weakened demand for festive dining and takeaways, with hotels and food and beverage (F&B) operators anticipating a further pick-up near Christmas. Read more at The ...
Commentary: COP28 raises questions about the future of Singapore’s fossil fuel-reliant industries
For the first time, the UN climate summit is calling for the world to move away from fossil fuels. Singapore’s industrial sector needs to address its sizeable share in the country’s total emissions, ...
HM explores Singapore’s tech advancements
SINGAPORE: As part of his State Visit to the Republic of Singapore, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Friday watched two visual presentations ...
Singapore office completions to hit 7-year high in 2024
Two major projects are expected to be completed next year. No new investment grade office buildings were completed in the Singapore CBD in 3Q23. According to JLL, Guoco Midtown, which was completed in ...