SINGAPORE - National shuttler Loh Kean Yew experienced his first defeat as world champion when he was beaten 24-22, 21-17 by India's world No. 17 Lakshya Sen in the India Open final on Sunday (Jan 16) ... ( read original story ...)
Loh Kean Yew loses in India Open final; Singapore duo wins mixed doubles crown
SINGAPORE: World champion Loh Kean Yew lost to India’s Lakshya Sen in the men's singles final at the India Open on Sunday (Jan 16). Singapore's Loh, the tournament's 5th seed fell in straight sets to ... ( read original story ...)
Tuition centres in Singapore 2022: 17 popular yet affordable tutor options
In meritocratic Singapore, education is our ticket up. That's why we're willing to do just about anything to make sure our kids get into the best schools and score As all the way.Little wonder ... ( read original story ...)
Korean youngster Kim Joo-hyung, 19, clinches The Singapore International
South Korean youngster Kim Joo-hyung emerged as champion of The Singapore International golf tournament after winning a sudden-death play-off. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM urges Cambodia as Asean chair to engage with all parties on Myanmar
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has stressed that the Asean chairman needs to engage with all parties concerned about the crisis in Myanmar. He made the point after receiving ... ( read original story ...)
As Asia ages, growing elder abuse in Japan foretells what Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea may face in future
Japan reported a record 17,281 incidents of elderly people being physically assaulted by family members in 2020, the latest year for which statistics are available – 25 of which resulted in deaths. ( read original story ...)
What Support is Available for Singapore Companies to Expand Overseas?
The DTDi provides a 200 percent tax deduction on qualifying market expansion and investment development expenses. This is subject to approval from Enterprise Singapore (ESG) or the Singapore Tourism ... ( read original story ...)
Short Interest in Singapore Telecommunications Limited (OTCMKTS:SGAPY) Expands By 383.3%
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (OTCMKTS:SGAPY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PR infected with 2 Covid-19 variants in 8 months
Over the course of eight months, John (not his real name) contracted Covid-19 twice.The 37-year-old permanent resident, who was infected with the Delta Plus variant while he was overseas in May last ... ( read original story ...)
Over half of Singapore’s population has been boosted, with about 42,000 getting Covid-19 shots daily
Over half, or 51 per cent, of the total population has taken the booster shot, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a Facebook post marking the milestone on Sunday (Jan 16). ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s weekly Covid-19 infection growth rate has gone up to 1.47; total of 956 cases on Saturday night (Jan 15)
Covid-19 infection growth rate has gone up, according to the Ministry of Health's daily update on Saturday (Jan 15), as cases inched up towards the 1,000 threshold. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reform Party’s Charles Yeo arrested for alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery, say police
Reform Party chairman Charles Yeo was one of two people arrested on Tuesday (Jan 12) for alleged offences of criminal breach of trust and forgery, said the police yesterday in a statement that also ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Omicron wave likely to see a fairly sharp peak, says infectious disease expert
SINGAPORE - Will Singapore's Omicron wave be shaped like a plateau, with a flat top? Or will it look more like a mountain, with steep slopes and a sharp peak? . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Accusations and abuse part of the job for many security officers in Singapore
Security officers face a range of abuses as they go about enforcing rules to safeguard the occupants of the premises they guard.Many, hardened by repeated abuse, shake it off as part of the job. ( read original story ...)
Singapore urges Cambodia as Asean chair to engage with all parties on Myanmar
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has stressed that the Asean chairman needs to engage with all parties concerned about the crisis in Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
Why Income Investors Should Pay Attention to Singapore REITs Now
Tapering and rate hikes are lingering over the financial market since December and they will be the biggest drivers of the stock market in 2022. What should we invest in a rising inflation and ... ( read original story ...)