SINGAPORE: Singapore reported nine new COVID-19 cases in the community as of noon on Sunday (Jun 20), including five with no links to previous cases. ( read original story ...)
Private hire driver left with negative S$250 bank balance after DBS duplicate transaction glitch
According to Lianhe Zaobao, a 50-year-old private hire driver found that his bank balance had dropped to negative S$250 from slightly over S$1,000. The man, named Huang Zhi Jian ( ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore detects 11 new COVID-19 cases; 9 in the community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (20 June) confirmed the detection of 11 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,414. ( read original story ...)
We had a Singapore pride parade, thanks to a troll
They say that on the Internet, the best way to get the right answer is to write the wrong one first. In the tsunami of responses calling you an idiot, you will find the information you seek.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainability in Singapore: Eco-friendly aircon alternatives that save on electricity bills too
AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there.We know: it’s tough to think green – ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to keep work-from-home as default arrangement
Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced this week that work-from-home will continue to remain the default arrangement for employees, despite the city-state's starting a further reopening to ... ( read original story ...)
Should Hong Kong and Singapore relent from tight Covid-19 rules to retain foreign talent?
As frustrated foreign workers begin drawing up exit plans, questions have arisen about whether the financial hubs need to act to avoid long-term damage to their status. ( read original story ...)
Slow business but some hawkers in Singapore still not on food delivery apps
Commission fees, suitability of food for delivery among reasons cited for not being on such platforms.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Mandatory Covid-19 testing for residents of eight housing blocks in Bukit Merah View after 21 infected cases found in a block
Residents of eight public housing blocks in Bukit Merah View will have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing after the authorities found 21 infected cases among residents of one block there. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MOH says 72-year-old woman’s death unrelated to Covid-19 vaccination; family seeking more answers
There was no indication that a woman who died earlier this month a day after she had taken her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine had any allergic reaction to the jab, said the Ministry of Health (MOH ... ( read original story ...)
Should Hong Kong and Singapore act to appease expats chafing at tight coronavirus restrictions?
As frustrated foreign workers begin drawing up exit plans, questions have arisen about whether the financial hubs need to act to avoid long-term damage to their status. ( read original story ...)
Singapore allows Sinovac shots, but casts doubt on their effectiveness.
Singapore is allowing 24 private health clinics to administer the vaccine. But it has not added it to the national vaccination program. ( read original story ...)
Indonesian fugitive on Interpol red notice list repatriated from Singapore
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian fugitive on Interpol's red notice list was repatriated from Singapore to his home country on Saturday (Jun 19). Adelin ... ( read original story ...)
DBS gives refunds to card customers affected by double-charge glitch
DBS Bank has given refunds to all customers affected by a payment processing glitch, which charged them twice for transactions made with credit and debit cards.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
With COVID-19 defences in place, Singapore can ‘put circuit breaker as a response behind us’: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: The defence capabilities built over the past year have enabled Singapore to no longer need a "circuit breaker" to contain the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sports Hub reopening most of its venues on Monday (June 21) as Covid-19 rules are relaxed; 21 cases on Saturday
The Singapore Sports Hub announced on Saturday that the majority of its facilities will reopen to the public next Monday as Singapore enters phase three (heightened alert). ( read original story ...)