SINGAPORE: Singapore has done whatever it can to prepare for the next COVID-19 wave, said co-chair of the multi-ministry task force Lawrence Wong on Monday (Dec 27). In a Facebook post, Mr Wong said ... ( read original story ...)
About 52,000 employees in Singapore remain unvaccinated against COVID-19: MOM
SINGAPORE: Around 52,000 employees in Singapore remain unvaccinated, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday (Dec 27) after authorities announced that unvaccinated workers will not ... ( read original story ...)
Capillary Technologies files papers to float Rs 850-crore IPO
Capillary Tech has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise Rs 850 crore through an IPO. Capillary Technologies (India) has filed papers with market regulator SEBI to raise Rs 850 crore through an ... ( read original story ...)
LPs to see actual returns after stellar year for SE Asian startup funding, IPOs
The year 2021 has been a rocketship ride for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem, giving hope to limited partners (LPs) in venture capital (VC) funds that they will finally see returns on their ... ( read original story ...)
Kaplan Singapore appoints Dr Susie Khoo as President
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - - Kaplan, one of the world's largest and most diverse education providers, has appointed Dr Susie Khoo as President of Kaplan Singapore effective March 2022. Dr Khoo joins ... ( read original story ...)
Keppel Fels partners Sumitomo to explore ammonia fuel business in Singapore
Keppel O&M, Sumitomo aim to commence commercial operations of ammonia bunkering business in the mid-2020s. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Covid vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February
Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next year. Contin ... ( read original story ...)
COVID vaccination mandatory in Singapore for pass approvals from February 2022
Pass holders who are medically ineligible for vaccination will have to submit a doctor's memo at the point of application and undergo a medical review upon arrival in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and India further cement bilateral relations despite challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic
Though the pandemic crippled the global business environment, the city-state has been one of the largest sources of foreign investment in India in 2020-2021. ( read original story ...)
Omicron: COVID vaccination mandatory in Singapore for work passes from February 2022
The new order will not apply to children aged below 12 and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination, it said. The new measure, announced on Sunday, is a part of the nation's adjustments to ... ( read original story ...)
Travellers from 10 African countries can now enter, transit through Singapore
MOH has placed the countries under Category IV classification and travellers will be subjected to the relevant border measures. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Barclays to expand private banking in Singapore from its base in India
British banking giant Barclays announced that it had secured a licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to operate as a foreign authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) in ... ( read original story ...)
26 OCBC customers lost S$140,000 to SMS phishing scams in 10 days, bank warns
OCBC Bank warned that 26 customers lost a total of S$140,000 to phishing scams via SMS messages in 10 days, from Dec. 8 to 17. The bank said in a warning on Dec. 24 that there has been a sharp rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Lifts Travel Ban Imposed On 10 African Countries
Singapore has lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, while authorities expect a rapid doubling of cases in the coming days. Passengers arriving in ... ( read original story ...)
Covid vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February 2022
The vaccination condition will not apply to permanent residence, long-term visit pass and student pass applicants for those who are aged below 12 years old, as well as those who are medically ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Require Vaccinations for Foreigners Working in City
Singapore will require foreigners seeking to work, study or reside in the country to be vaccinated, as the business hub tightens some restrictions to prepare for an “inevitable” omicron wave. ( read original story ...)