Singapore's Ministry of Health has said that early clinical observations globally suggest that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be more transmissible and have a higher risk of reinfection compared ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron has higher risk of reinfection than Delta and Beta variants: Singapore’s health ministry
The ministry urged those eligible for vaccination or booster jabs to get them, saying there is strong scientific consensus that doing so will protect against any existing and future variants. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says Rapid Tests Detect Omicron; Still Key to Strategy
Rapid antigen tests are effective in detecting omicron infections and so will remain part of Singapore’s arsenal for dealing with the new variant and pandemic, the city-state’s health ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Among the Fastest Adopter of Digital Banking
In Singapore, consumer preferences are rapidly evolving, with banking customers increasingly preferring online interaction over in-person interaction. A new consumer survey by digital business ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty50 likely to open higher today; SGX Nifty futures up
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty50 are likely to start the week on a positive note, despite weakness across most other Asian markets. At 7:42 am, Singapore Exchange (SGX) Nifty futures -- an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore suspends crypto exchange in dispute with K-pop stars BTS, FT says
Bitget, has promoted the Army Coin, saying it was created to give lifetime support to BTS.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
MAS Awards Capital Markets Services License to Revolut Singapore
Challenger bank Revolut has obtained a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license from the Monetary Authority of (MAS). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Expected To Remain Rangebound On Monday
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in two of three trading days since the end of the six-day losing streak in which it had plummeted almost 200 points or 6.4 percent. The Straits Times Index ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore blockchain startup raised USD 1.2 million in under 3 minutes.
(via Blockchain Wire) "In a gold rush, sell the shovel" - that is precisely what this Singapore- based blockchain startup is doing to catch the attention of investors around the world. SUBX FINANCE ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s tightened border measures against Omicron: 7-day ART for VTL travellers, and more
Effective 6 December, 2359 hours, all VTL travellers will be put on a daily testing regime over seven days using antigen rapid testing (ART), in addition to the prevailing pre-departure and on-arrival ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 552 new infections in Singapore, one imported case tests preliminarily positive for Omicron
Singapore yesterday recorded 552 new cases of Covid-19, the lowest daily case count since September 12 when 520 infections were logged. There were 13 more deaths due to complications from the disease ... ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (29 Nov – 5 Dec)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (29 November to 5 December). ( read original story ...)
Self-storage operators see brisk business amid COVID-19 pandemic
SINGAPORE: Self-storage providers are seeing a boom in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with some already expanding their operations in Singapore. Enquiries and take-up rates for these spaces, ... ( read original story ...)
After 7 months, sons in S’pore get to hug dad who runs business in Malaysia
Restaurateur Tommy Yap's sons were so excited to see him that they rushed to the foot of their block to welcome him.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Nestron unveils its biggest — and priciest — tiny home
Singapore-based prefabricated home maker Nestron has unveiled its latest, largest, and most expensive tiny home. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 552 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 552 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said in a press release. Of the new cases, 523 were in the community, 14 were in migrant worker dormitories and 15 were ... ( read original story ...)