SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 805 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jan 5), including 439 imported infections. There were two fatalities, and the death toll from coronavirus complications ... ( read original story ...)
US CDC says COVID-19 level in Singapore ‘unknown’ in updated travel notice
SINGAPORE: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the level of COVID-19 in Singapore is "unknown" in a travel health notice updated on Tuesday (Jan 4). "Because the ... ( read original story ...)
Finalto expands offering with coveted Singapore leveraged equities CFDs
With the addition of 32 additional single stock CFDs from the Singapore Market, Finalto will allow its clients to benefit from the growth potential of the regio ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in talks with US after CDC description of Covid situation as ‘unknown’ baffles experts
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has urged Americans against travel to the city state, despite it having just a fraction of the cases reported in the US. ( read original story ...)
Singapore may have no choice but to tighten measures if COVID-19 spread amplified by ‘unnecessary’ risks: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore may have no choice but to tighten measures if COVID-19 transmission is amplified by "unnecessary" risks and the healthcare system is overwhelmed, said multi-min ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Brief U.S. on Covid Numbers After Travel Warning
Singapore will share its Covid statistics with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the U.S. embassy, after the CDC said it had insufficient data on the pandemic in the city ... ( read original story ...)
COVID ‘fully vaccinated’ status in Singapore will be 270 days after primary vax series
From 14 February, the official validity period for persons aged 18 years and above to be considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be 270 days after the last dose of the primary vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus level in Singapore ‘unknown’, US CDC warns; Australia’s cases keep spiralling
Because the current situation in Singapore is unknown, even fully vaccinated travellers may be at risk for getting and spreading Covid-19 variants,” the CDC said in its advisory. Singapore, which was ... ( read original story ...)
Group of 5 rule to remain through CNY in Singapore: Lawrence Wong
Social groups of five, and other current safe management measures (SMM), will be in place through the upcoming Chinese New Year. ( read original story ...)
Three arrested in joint Singapore police and MAS probe over Caribbean online platform
Singapore Police Force made three arrests after launching a joint investigation with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) into St Vincent and the Grenadines registered online trading platform, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says booster shots needed in order to maintain fully vaccinated status
Around 87% of Singapore’s total population has received two shots under the national vaccination program, and 42% of the population has received booster shots. SINGAPORE — People in Singapore will ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Retail Sales Growth Eases In November
Singapore retail sales grew at a softer annual pace in November, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Wednesday. Retail ... ( read original story ...)
Jail for ex-bank employee who was targeted by scammers and misappropriated over $600k
The scammers asked her to pay more “fees” if she wanted her loan application to be approved. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
HSBC China brokerage joint venture partner selling 39% stake
HSBC Holdings PLC's China securities brokerage joint venture partner is selling most of its equity ownership, an exchange filing showed, and a source with knowledge of the matter said the bank was ... ( read original story ...)
Maid kept stealing from ATM card of dialysis patient under her care
A maid tasked to buy breakfast for herself and her employer’s elderly father who was undergoing dialysis treatment stole from the man's POSB ATM card. ( read original story ...)
Finalto Adds Coveted Singapore Leveraged Equities CFDs to Its Offering
The award-winning global multi-asset liquidity provider and prime brokerage, Finalto has announced that it will add 32 leveraged equities belonging to some of the most prestigious companies listed on ... ( read original story ...)