"Scammers are getting smarter and definitely learning more tricks," the victim said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: Pummelled by COVID-19, Singapore’s economy to begin K-shaped recovery with Budget 2021
Support measures in Budget 2021 will largely be very targeted, said economists and observers interviewed. SINGAPORE: After working as a tour guide for 10 years, Ms Jessie Seah’s professional life ... ( read original story ...)
Uphill battle for Singapore hotels despite boost from staycations in December
Yet they remain cautiously hopeful, with some looking to events and new concepts to draw locals in.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based DBS Bank plans to trim India branches in 2-3 years
The combined deposits of its Indian operations stood at SGD 9 billion and net advances were at SGD 5.6 billion at the end of December 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
14 new imported COVID-19 infections in Singapore; 1 case was not on placed stay-home notice
SINGAPORE: Fourteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Sunday (Feb 14), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its daily ... ( read original story ...)
Me & My Property: Using bank loans instead of CPF to buy property
Do proper research, plan and keep enough cash on hand, says a property industry executive.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pandemic reaffirmed Total Defence as vital to Singapore: Ng Eng Hen
The Defence Minister said the concept - when put into action during the pandemic last year - saved lives and jobs.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
This is how we got married with 100 guests amid Singapore’s painstaking COVID-19 restrictions
Singapore's COVID restrictions allow weddings with 100 guests, so long as painstaking social distancing is observed. One couple reveals the logistics. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s response to COVID-19 shows necessity of Total Defence: Ng Eng Hen
The “silver lining” in the past year dominated by the pandemic was that it reaffirmed Total Defence as a “living concept”, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in a video message on Sunday (14 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Covid-19 pandemic reaffirmed Total Defence as vital and necessary; 14 imported cases on Feb 14
Total Defence was commemorated more as a concept and exhortation when the going was good and smooth for many years, Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen has said. ( read original story ...)
3 men being investigated by police for allegedly protesting outside Myanmar embassy in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Three men are being investigated for allegedly participating in a public assembly without a permit outside the Embassy of Myanmar in ... ( read original story ...)
14 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore, all imported
SINGAPORE: Fourteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Sunday (Feb 14), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its ... ( read original story ...)
Fifth Wall Launches First Proptech SPAC With $345M IPO
Fifth Wall held a $345 million IPO for Fifth Wall Acquisition Corp I, the first proptech-oriented special acquisition company (SPAC). ( read original story ...)
Singapore business chamber in China key to relations between the 2 countries: Minister of State Alvin Tan
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (SingCham) has played an active and important role in deepening social and economic relations between the two countries, Minister of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Malaysian-born woman in ICU went all out to save boyfriend from burning car in Tanjong Pagar crash
Seeing her boyfriend and friends trapped in the burning car, Raybe Oh Siew Huey, 26, rushed forward to try and save them. ( read original story ...)
What Heng Swee Keat’s 2021 Singapore budget has in store for the city state’s coronavirus recovery
Heng Swee Keat is expected to avoid another draw on reserves, focusing on targeted spending, reskilling workers, and tapered support schemes. ( read original story ...)