Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a televised message ahead of National Day that Singapore needs to manage the quality and numbers of foreigners. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to tweak foreign worker policies amid local job concerns
The Singapore government will adjust foreign worker policies to address concerns among locals over competition for jobs, even as the global business hub remains open to talent from overseas, its prime ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 73 new locally transmitted cases in Singapore, including 21 unlinked infections
Singapore today recorded 73 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, including 21 that are not linked to earlier detected infections. The Ministry of Health said in a statement that of the 73 cases, 43 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee underlines need to address anxieties over foreign workers
However, when the number of work pass holders is large, people naturally become worried about competition for jobs, Lee noted. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Finetune Foreign Worker Policies Amid Expat Angst
Singapore will recalibrate its foreign worker policies to balance between remaining accepting of those from overseas, and addressing the economic and social concerns of its citizens, Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
78 new COVID-19 cases detected in Singapore; 21 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (8 August) reported the detection of XX new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to XX + 65,686. ( read original story ...)
PM Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day message: Singapore in more resilient position amid COVID-19 battle | Video
In his National Day message, PM @Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore is in a "more resilient position" in its battle against COVID-19. But he notes that the pandemic has strained fault lines in society and ... ( read original story ...)
73 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 21 unlinked
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 73 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Sunday (Aug 8), including 21 with no links to previous cases. Forty-three infections linked to previous ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore at 56 and our enduring partnership with the Philippines
THE REPUBLIC of Singapore turns 56 on Aug. 9. The last 56 years may have been rife with challenges, but our small city state in Southeast Asia has continued to not only survive, but also thrive. Even ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore vaccination target, Krafton IPO and Toshiba earnings
Meanwhile, Foxconn -- assembler for number four Apple -- will post earnings and make a play for the fast growing electric vehicle market. But entering a new industry is fraught with peril, as Foxconn ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reclaims international travel under new normal
The city-state’s government has shifted gears after meeting a vaccination milestone with two-thirds fully jabbed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to ease Covid curbs for the vaccinated
Singapore will ease restrictions from Tuesday on dining and gathering for people who received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine, a media report said. The relaxed measures, part of the government's ... ( read original story ...)
More seniors in Singapore get their Covid-19 jabs after vaccination teams go to the heartland
SINGAPORE - Mobile vaccination teams sent to about 70 locations, from void decks to community clubs, have helped 4,900 people, including 3,340 seniors, get inoculated since last month.But with about ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore requires unvaccinated workers from F&B, other higher-risk sectors must take Covid-19 rapid tests twice weekly from Oct 1
From Oct 1, non-vaccinated workers from selected sectors including those in higher-risk settings such as eateries and gyms must undergo Covid-19 rapid tests twice a week. The Government’s Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
This Singapore Startup Uses AI To Make Healthier Vegan Eggs
Singapore-based Hoow Foods has unveiled a new subsidiary, Hegg Foods, to offer healthy vegan eggs made using its proprietary AI platform. ( read original story ...)
From void deck to mobile Covid-19 vaccination site: How teams set up centres at residential areas
A team conducts a recce of the site to ensure smooth flow of traffic and access for mobility device users.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)