Singapore epidemiologist David Lye today called out local doctors who have been petitioning against the use of mRNA vaccines. ( read original story ...)
Singapore egg-freezing ban forces women to go abroad
While advocates say egg freezing could help lift birth rates, authorities still only allow it for certain medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore NCID director: ‘Hardly any data’ on Sinovac’s potency against Covid-19 variants, unlike mRNA vaccines which are proven effective
Covid-19 vaccines using messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology, such as those made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, are the most effective against the coronavirus, including its variants, while ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore researchers develop blood test for cancer treatment and detection
The team has also filed a patent for the technology and are hoping to bring it to market in the next three years.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OFWs headed to Singapore not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 — official
"It is not a condition for OFWs to be inoculated before departing for their jobs. However, the Singapore government require them to undergo a 21-day institutional quarantine and take RT-PCR test ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aozora Bank ties up with Singapore VC Genesis Alternative
Japan's Aozora Bank has tied up with Singapore-based venture debt fund Genesis Alternative Ventures Pte. Ltd. to enhance its financial services for startups and help Japanese customers looking to ... ( read original story ...)
Private Jets & Golfing: How Indian Billionaires Are Living It Up In Singapore During Lockdowns
Bringing their golfing kits and private jets in tow, the uber wealthy in southern Asia swarm to Singapore to ride out the pandemic, bringing the set of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ to life. ( read original story ...)
ERA Singapore’s virtual real estate gallery returns
ERA Property Mega Show 2021 will be held from the weekend of 5 and 6 June for four weekends (until the weekend of 26 and 27 June) from 10am onwards. Property hunters can attend virtual open houses on ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank ramping up digitalisation efforts during the pandemic
DIGITAL payment solutions are no longer a luxury, but a necessity during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the latest statistics from Bank Negara Malaysia, e-payment transaction volume per capita in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed; China’s May exports misses forecasts
China's exports in dollar terms rose 27.9% in May as compared with a year earlier, according to customs data released Monday. ( read original story ...)
ST launches joint second annual survey to identify Singapore’s best law firms
SINGAPORE - Following its successful debut last year, the second annual survey to identify Singapore's best law firms has been jointly launched by The Straits Times and German-based research firm ... ( read original story ...)
6 new community COVID-19 cases in Singapore; Tan Tock Seng Hospital cluster closes
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported six new COVID-19 infections in the community as of noon on Sunday (Jun 6), including one with no links to previous ... ( read original story ...)
3 Singapore Stocks That Are Displaying Unexpected Growth
Despite Singapore falling back to Phase 2, these three companies continue to forge ahead with their growth plans. The post 3 Singapore Stocks That Are Displaying Unexpected Growth appeared first on ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Singapore lifts allergic reaction restrictions on jabs
Singapore will from Tuesday allow coronavirus vaccinations to be administered to people with severe allergic reactions, the health ministry said. Most of the 32,000 people in the city state who have ... ( read original story ...)
Travel bubble with Singapore increasingly unlikely, expert warns
As most of Southeast Asia grapples with a spike in COVID-19 infections, a travel bubble between Australia and Singapore is looking increasingly unlikely. Singapore is also dealing with a rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore billionaire grows Shenzhen Mindray by US$3.8 billion a month and pledges more as ‘golden decade’ beckons
In less than three years since its home debut, Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics has handed stock investors greater returns than all the largest companies traded on the Shanghai and Shenzhen ... ( read original story ...)