When the average person thinks of National Service (NS), the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) come to mind. This is no doubt due to the Ah Boys to Men / Ah Girls Go Army franchise that has made its mark ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 6,181 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths on Sunday (Oct 16)
Singapore reported 6,181 new cases of COovid-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 2,012,065. Of the new cases, 744 were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 5,437 through ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s XBB COVID-19 wave to peak in mid-November, mask rules not ruled out
The current wave of Covid-19 infections is being driven by the XBB sub-variant, and is expected to peak at an average of 15,000 daily cases by about mid-November. Projections ... ( read original story ...)
SFA reviews 16 insect species for human consumption; seeks feedback on import conditions
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) may soon allow the import and sale of insects and insect products for human consumption and animal feed. In a statement on Sunday (Oct 16), the SFA said that ... ( read original story ...)
More foreigners scammed in Singapore, with RM290mil lost in 2021
Malaysian nurse Pan Han Ni, 34, met a man on an online dating app, and in just a week, he scammed her of S$77,000 (RM254,000). ( read original story ...)
SFA explores 16 insect species such as bees, grasshoppers for import, sale & consumption in S’pore
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) recently completed a review of the regulatory position for insects and insect products, which currently prohibits the import and sale of insects as food for human ... ( read original story ...)
It’s yummy time! … Consumption of insects like crickets, beetles may soon be approved in Singapore
Singaporeans may soon be able to consume insects, with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seeking feedback from the food and animal feed industry to allow insects for human consumption and as livestock ... ( read original story ...)
India pushes domestic production of medical devices in bid to cut reliance on imports
Imports of these items have soared nearly fivefold between 2016-17 and 2021-22. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore penalises Vogue for promoting ‘non-traditional families’
Singapore has cut the permit of a local version of Vogue magazine for promoting “non-traditional families” as the city-state reaffirms cultural limits. ( read original story ...)
Demand for ferries between Singapore and Malaysia, Indonesia increases, 1.1mil passengers from Jan to Sept
Ferry rides to nearby destinations in Indonesia and Malaysia are once again proving irresistible to Singaporeans eyeing a quick, fuss-free escapade. ( read original story ...)
Why 2022 is still a robust year for Singapore property investment despite slowdown
The total investment volume so far this year is already 3% higher than 2021 levels. According to a Cushman and Wakefield report, Singapore's real estate market has attracted around $26.9b in ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain.com Receives In-Principle Approval from Monetary Authority of Singapore
Blockchain.com secured "an in-principle approval for the Major Payment Institution License offering Digital Payment Token services" in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
NTU Singapore scientists develop inexpensive device that can harvest energy from a light breeze and store it as electricity
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a low-cost device that can harness energy from wind as gentle as a light breeze and store it as electricity. ( read original story ...)
Singapore does not rule out reimposing mask mandate, closely monitoring XBB wave: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: Singapore does not rule out bringing back some COVID-19 restrictions, but it will try its "very best" not to disrupt the normal lives of people, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore avoids technical recession, economy beats forecast to grow 4.4% in Q3
Analysts expect the economy to weaken in the fourth quarter, and for 2023 to see "below trend growth". Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How Singapore Became the Aviation Hub of Asia — and Why It Matters to You
The picture is very different After the government of Singapore decided in April to allow fully vaccinated passengers to enter without tests or quarantine, traffic soared to more than 50 percent of ... ( read original story ...)