SINGAPORE: New COVID-19 cases in Singapore have stayed above the 3,000 mark for the fourth day in a row on Friday (Oct 8), with six more deaths from complications due to the virus. The fatalities ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Singapore agree to open ‘Vaccinated Traveler Lane’ next month
Singapore and South Korea on Friday announced that vaccinated travelers can fly between both points without having to quarantine, beginning next month. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports highest-ever single-day rise in COVID-19 cases
Singapore's health ministry reported 3,590 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic, while it recorded six new deaths. ( read original story ...)
South Korea welcomes vaccinated travel lane with Singapore
This is South Korea's second bilateral agreement aimed at reopening for tourism, after a travel bubble with Saipan.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian ups ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust’s TP to $1.07 on organic growth
UOB Kay Hian has kept “buy” on ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust’s target price to $1.07 from $1.02 previously, as it sees organic growth for the REIT. In a report on Oct 8, analyst Jonathan Koh says the REIT ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Singapore Trade Relationship Provides New Opportunities
Feature Story // Singapore has always occupied a unique space in Southeast Asian trade and diplomacy. The tiny city-state has grown up to far out ... ( read original story ...)
Insurer Chubb to acquire Cigna’s business in Asia, Turkey for US$5.8 billion
U.S. insurer Chubb Ltd has agreed to buy health insurer Cigna Corp's life, accident, and supplemental benefits businesses in Asia Pacific and Turkey for US$5.75 billion in cash, both insurers said, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tweaks cybersecurity strategy with OT emphasis
Five years after the country introduced its cybersecurity strategy, Singapore unveils a revised national plan that aims to assume a more proactive stance in addressing threats and drive its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Based Shopee to Launch Online in Spain, Social Media Account Says
Shopee, the e-commerce arm of Southeast Asia's Sea Ltd, plans to launch online sales in Spain via its website and local apps, according to a social media account run by the company. The Shopee Spain ... ( read original story ...)
Local tours in Singapore seeing uptick in bookings this year
Bookings have logged double-digit growth in the first few months of this year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM to address the nation on path to COVID-19 new normal
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he will address the country on Saturday noon regarding the local COVID-19 situation and the path to a new normal. ( read original story ...)
Jeevan Vasagar: Why replicating the “Singapore model” is impossible
The author of a new history of the city-state on what everyone who wants to emulate Singapore, from Brexiteers to libertarians, is missing. ( read original story ...)
8 1-For-1 Dining Deals In Town & CBD For Half-Priced Feasts With Your Vaxxed Companion
Dining in town or the CBD doesn't have to be a costly affair, especially with these DBS/POSB Card 1-for-1 dining deals. ( read original story ...)
Koryo Trading fined S$30,000 for illegally importing meat, seafood from South Korea
SINGAPORE: Food importer Koryo Trading was fined S$30,000 on Friday (Oct 8) for illegally importing assorted meat and seafood from South Korea. The company also operated an unlicensed cold store, the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore working on establishing vaccinated travel lane with US as soon as possible: Gan Kim Yong
WASHINGTON - Singapore is working on establishing a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) with the United States and wants to conclude it as soon as possible, certainly before the end of the year, said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Registry introducing new technology, welfare and green notations
Four new notations are being introduced for vessels on the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) to recognising investment in areas such as technology, welfare and environmental, the latter including fee ... ( read original story ...)