The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (26 September) confirmed 1,939 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore – taking the country's total case count to 87,892 – and two more deaths due to the disease. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,939 COVID-19 cases, highest since April last year
Singapore's health ministry reported 1,939 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Yale’s failed Singapore venture: More American arrogance in Asia
This article originally appeared in slightly different form at Asia Sentinel. Used by permission. Yale College's much-celebrated venture into the wealthy island city-state of Sing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Touts Multilaterism At General Assembly
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan touted the crucial role of the United Nations and multilateralism in a speech to the UN General Assembly on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
India sets up ‘bad bank’ to deal with massive unpaid loans
The new institution will take over bad loans from commercial banks amounting to two billion rupees.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Experts wary of importing LNG
Three cargoes of LNG are being procured from the spot market to increase the country's gas supply The government's decision to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market brought a mixed ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai Motor Group launches E-mobility pilot in Singapore with SP Group and Komoco Motors; EV-integrated solutions
Hyundai Motor Group, in partnership with SP Group and Komoco Motors, launched an E-mobility pilot program in Singapore. The program aims to identify real-world customer concerns and requirements for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Ninja Van raises US$578 million in funding round, adds Alibaba as investor
SINGAPORE: Logistics provider Ninja Van has added Alibaba Group as a new investor after raising US$578 million in a late stage funding round, the Singapore-based firm said on Sunday (Sep 26). Existing ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank launches Singapore’s first sustainability-linked structured deposit
For a minimum investment amount of $5,000, retail investors can now invest into the six-year callable structured deposit. ( read original story ...)
see this video, WOHA’s singapore 2100 envisions regenerative strategies to save humanity
WOHA ‘s vision of a resilient, sustainable future city where humans and nature can co-exist in regenerative, self-sufficient circular systems. today, our planet faces horrible human and natural ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Prolonged pandemic tests trust between bosses and workers — and the picture isn’t pretty for some
While working from home, Cheryl (not her real name) was not required, at least officially, to be at her desk all the time. Yet, she still felt pressured to give her then employers that very impression ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first priority is its Covid-19 situation at home, says Vivian Balakrishnan
WASHINGTON - Singapore's first priority is to control the Covid-19 pandemic at home and ensure healthcare facilities are not overwhelmed, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tells UN General Assembly it will help small states with digitalisation and COVID-19 recovery
SINGAPORE: Singapore will run programmes from 2022 to 2023 to help small states with digital transformation and COVID-19 recovery, Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan told the United Nations ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first-time homebuyers in a bind as public housing prices close in on record levels
With a pandemic-induced labour shortage adding years to the wait times for future builds, prospective homeowners are turning to the resale market – but this means the HDB price index has risen for 14 ... ( read original story ...)
4 Things To Know About The New SINGA Bonds Issued By MAS
Through the SINGA bonds, you can support Singapore's infrastructure development by lending money to the government over the next 30 years and still earn an interest return at the same time. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s New Visa Is Both Brilliant and Hard to Get
Tech.Pass is a new type of work visa designed specifically for foreign technology experts who want to come to Singapore. ( read original story ...)