About 20,000 children have received their first Covid-19 vaccine shot since the paediatric vaccination drive kicked off on Dec 27, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. ( read original story ...)
429 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 155 Omicron infections confirmed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 429 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Jan 2), including 297 imported infections. There were no fatalities, and the death toll from coronavirus complications ... ( read original story ...)
Back to office, tray return: eight key changes to take note of in Singapore in the new year
As Singapore ushers in the new year, here are eight key changes to take note of in 2022: 1. Back to the office, subject to vaccination me ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore open border policy tested as imported Covid-19 cases soar
Singapore reported more Covid-19 infections among travelers from abroad than local cases for the first time in nearly half a year, testing the resolve of the country to keep its borders open amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Koh Brothers unit Oiltek lodges prospectus for Catalist IPO
Oiltek International, a subsidiary of Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, has lodged its preliminary offer document for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Catalist-board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Open Border Policy Tested as Imported Virus Cases Soar
Singapore reported more Covid-19 infections among travelers from abroad than local cases for the first time in nearly half a year, testing the resolve of the country to keep its borders open amid the ... ( read original story ...)
2022 will be a time of transition, S’pore in a stronger position for what lies ahead: PM Lee
We continued our long and hard fight against Covid-19 in 2021,” said Mr Lee in a New Year’s message. He added that “2022 will be a time of transition.” In a Facebook post on Dec 31, 2021, Mr Lee said ... ( read original story ...)
RCEP’s entry into force to provide boost to trade, business ties: Singaporean minister
Container ships are berthed along with the port at Singapore's Pasir Panjang Container Terminal on Aug. 11, 2021. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) "That the RCEP agreement is entering into force about ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 456 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 456 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday bringing the total tally to 279861 Of the new cases 187 wer ... ( read original story ...)
Pearlyn Phau’s building Singlife with Aviva into the next big financial services platform
Former DBS veteran Pearlyn Phau has to find the right culture for a firm that mixes the incumbent with the challenger . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore in 2022
New Year, new goals? Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long delivered his annual New Year message on Friday night. Ushering Singapore into 2022, the prime minister emphasised that this year would be one of ... ( read original story ...)
MOH addresses ‘serious allegation’ by doctor who claims teen died from COVID-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has released a public statement denouncing a “serious allegation” made by a doctor that a teenager had passed away after receiving his Covid-19 vaccine. “MOH is aware of a ... ( read original story ...)
Trends to watch in 2022: Farming in Singapore flourishes
SINGAPORE - The sight of bare supermarket shelves, as Singaporeans scrambled to load up on supplies before the circuit breaker in 2020, would have sent chills down many spines. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Teams are reportedly traveling to Singapore to compete in the PMGC 2021 grand finals
The grand finals for (PMGC) 2021 will take place from Jan. 21 to 23. Sixteen teams from around the world will be competing for over $3 million and the title of world champions. And based on Instagram ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Should we be worried about a higher cost of living in 2022?
There are a few reasons Singapore’s overall inflation is at its highest in over eight years, but it is not all gloom if there is scope for more help to cope with rising costs, says NUS Business School ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore children are getting fatter and it’s worrying especially during a pandemic
Many obesity-related healthcare problems are preventable, and children are at an ideal stage of early intervention, says Thomson Paediatric Centre’s Lim Yang Chern. ( read original story ...)