Recent racist incidents draw attention to the state of Singapore’s multiracialism and social cohesion. Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong addressed the issue at a forum on race and racism in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines ‘continue to outweigh’ risks: Singapore expert committee
SINGAPORE: The benefits of receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks of vaccination, said Singapore’s expert committee on ... ( read original story ...)
New technology aims to harness energy from desalination
Singapore has long considered the surrounding seas as a resource that can be converted into drinking water. But new research has shown the potential of the process as an energy source too.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Singapore Launch Talks on Digital Trade Agreement
Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a "global tech powerhouse" ... ( read original story ...)
$3.8m in funding for three projects to boost Singapore’s defences against rising tides
Among them is a project that looks at rare but catastrophic events in warming climate.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK launch negotiations for digital economy agreement
This includes rules for cross-border data flows and ensuring high standards in data protection.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches #BeyondLabels campaign in Singapore to address unconscious bias
It stems from a social experiment the bank conducted where employees formed first impressions of other colleagues they had not met solely through their photographs. ( read original story ...)
12 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore, including 5 linked to Changi General Hospital cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the community on Sunday (Jun 27), including one with no links to previous cases. Of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Experts urge caution over govt plan to ease restrictions when two-thirds of Singapore are fully vaccinated
Without more scientific data supporting the exact parameters for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Singapore’s vaccination milestones for opening up will have to balance the risk of infection ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia police bust transnational Internet love scam syndicate in joint investigation
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysian police have jointly dismantled a transnational Internet love scam syndicate based in Malaysia, said the ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore Sports Hub reopens with badminton hall, water sports & more activities
Venues and facilities at Singapore Sports Hub are progressively reopening following the country's shift to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) on June 21, 2021. Currently, the Water Sports Centre, Sports Hub ... ( read original story ...)
Doctors in Singapore urge expert committee on COVID-19 vaccination to stop vaccine drive for school boys: Media report
The letter by the doctors group comes amid parental concerns and worries about mRNA vaccines, which include the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, after data on myocarditis among healthy young males was pub ... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore-based wellness creative who wants to help you heal yourself
Mae Kwan White is an artist, fashion entrepreneur, yogini, feng shui expert and singing bowl therapist, who wants to improve your life ... ( read original story ...)
IPO Debut: KIMS and Dodla Shares To Get Listed On Monday
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences and Dodla Dairy, which recently concluded their initial public offerings, will make their debut on the stock exchanges on Monday, information with bourses showed. ( read original story ...)
5 Questions With Hakeem… CEO and Co-Founder of ServiceBack.com, A Cashback Platform For Home And Renovation Services In Singapore
Hakeem started Serviceback as a side-hustle, and decided to make it a business during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore detects 14 new COVID-19 cases; 12 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (27 June) announced the detection of 14 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,544. ( read original story ...)