Singapore has detected 198 cases infected with the BA.2 Omicron subvariant as of 25 January, said the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
Omicron BA.2 sub-variant detected in Singapore, MOH to study further
SINGAPORE: A sub-variant of Omicron has been found in Singapore, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement on Friday (Jan 28). According to the ministry, 48 local cases and 150 imported cases ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Billionaire Ong Beng Seng To Bring Back Formula 1 Grand Prix In 2022 After Two-Year Hiatus
Singapore will host the Formula 1 Grand Prix in October this year after Singapore GP—backed by hotel billionaire Ong Beng Seng—and the Singapore Tourism Board secured the franchise to host the night ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS Bank to buy Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Taiwan at US$707 million premium
'Notwithstanding Covid-19, we believe Asia's long-term growth trends remain intact,' says Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group The Singaporean bank will pay cash for the assets of Citi Consumer Taiwan in a ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pandemic, border restrictions may hinder Singapore’s economic recovery: Experts
While the economy and employment opportunities are expected to recover further in 2022, risk factors like the Covid-19 pandemic and border restrictions could trip up the process, said economic and ... ( read original story ...)
M1 Singapore to Offer the Brand-New HUAWEI P50 Pro 4G with Availability from 22 January
A fan of the HUAWEI P Series and its never-ending stream of smart photography capabilities and technological aesthetics? Once again making a brea ... ( read original story ...)
A veterinary team in Singapore used chopsticks to repair an injured eagle’s damaged wing
A changeable hawk-eagle was found with burned feathers on its wings and tail and was treated using a centuries-old process called imping. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Grand Prix renews contract to host Formula 1 night race for next 7 years
A contract for Singapore to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix for another seven years has been signed, with the event set t ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore foreign workforce shows rebound from pandemic hit
Singapore’s non-resident workforce expanded for the first time in two years last quarter, driven by an increase in the construction sector. ( read original story ...)
Buying Resale Condos in Singapore (2022): Are Fully-Privatised ECs Cheaper?
When buying resale condos in Singapore, is it better to buy an executive condo (EC) after it becomes fully privatised in its 11th year? We compare 5 ECs and their PSF prices against condos in their ... ( read original story ...)
Over $700,000 raised by UOB’s annual CNY charity fundraiser
SINGAPORE - UOB raised more than $700,000 during its annual Chinese New Year charity fundraiser this year, the bank said in a news release on Thursday (Jan 27). . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Man who conspired to help alleged fraudster Ng Yu Zhi flee from Singapore jailed
A man was jailed 11 months and fined for conspiring to help alleged nickel-trading fraudster Ng Yu Zhi flee from Singapore. ( read original story ...)
2021 was second-wettest year in Singapore since 1980, with 25% higher rainfall: Met
SINGAPORE — 2021 was Singapore's second-wettest year since rainfall data collection began in 1980, with the islandwide average eclipsed only by 2007's figure. The (MSS) said in a media release on ... ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore Introduces New Service, Enables Malaysian Customers To Open SGD Savings Account
Maybank Singapore's upcoming service will soon allow Maybank Malaysia customers to open a Singapore dollar savings account with them. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Jobless Rate Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels in Coming Months
Singapore's manpower ministry said on Friday it expects the country's jobless rate to fall to pre-pandemic levels in the months ahead as the unemployment situation continues to improve, with borders ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO subscribed 65% so far on Day 2
The issue was subscribed 65 per cent by 10.25 am on Day 2. It saw applications for 7,94,12,905 shares so far against the total issue size of 12,25,46,150 shares. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue. ( read original story ...)