Australia and Singapore have held talks about allowing travel between them by nationals of the two countries who have had Covid-19 vaccinations, The Age reported, citing Australian Trade Minister Dan ... ( read original story ...)
Backpacker hotels in Singapore adapt amid lack of demand due to COVID-19 | Video
Nearly half of backpacker hostels in Singapore are on the verge of shutting down, a year after borders closed due to COVID-19. Those still in business are using their spaces for new businesses or ... ( read original story ...)
61-year-old man is Singapore’s 30th COVID-19 fatality
SINGAPORE: A 61-year-old man has died from complications due to the coronavirus, becoming Singapore's 30th COVID-19 fatality, the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported eight new COVID-19 cases and one death as of noon on Saturday (Mar 13). All the new infections were imported and were placed on stay-home notice or isolated upon arrival ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DPM Heng, Indonesia’s Airlangga discuss ‘three bridges’ to boost ties
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and Indonesia's Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto on Friday (March 12) discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation to rebound from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Travel corridors for vaccinated passengers a possibility; Covid-19 cases much lower; only 8 imported cases reported on Saturday
Bilateral arrangements may be a reality in second half of this year, announced Singapore Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Education Minister Wong urges teachers, school staff to take Covid-19 jab
Education Minister Lawrence Wong has called on teachers, principals and other staff in schools to get vaccinated, saying that it is the best way for them to protect themselves and their students ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Juggling books and boots will be key to Singapore’s World Cup 2034 dream
The governing body and Sport Singapore (SportSG) unveiled its Unleash the Roar! project on Tuesday (March 9), a bold plan with an "aspirational goal" of getting the national team to the 2034 World Cup ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore resident previously convicted over Google pre-IPO scheme faces fraud charges in New York
According to the criminal complaint, Singapore resident Rafiq impersonated two senior officials of the investment firm of a "prominent billionaire family", falsely claiming to have access to pre-IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto whale in Singapore is buyer of US$69mil Beeple NFT
A digital asset investor who goes by the handle Metakovan and refuses to give his full name, announced that he is the buyer of the record-breaking US$69.3 million digital artwork that was sold on ... ( read original story ...)
First look: New features open at Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Gallop Extension
Built in 1898, the oldest surviving colonial-era bungalow in Singapore is now home to the Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, which showcases the country's forest ecosystems. Forest Discovery ... ( read original story ...)
Global IPO market eyes record first quarter even as SPACs falter
“Demand for IPOs remains high, although as yields rise it is possible ... Keen to cash in on the boom, exchanges including Nasdaq Nordic, the London Stock Exchange Group Plc, Singapore Exchange Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Points of Progress: Lab-grown meat sold in Singapore, and more
We want to bridge divides to reach everyone. A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor's website. Every Saturday Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, ... ( read original story ...)
A Korean perspective on Singapore property
So, I took things one day at a time. I jogged and read more. ERA also had a lot of virtual training, so I went to every single session, and kept in touch with my clients.”The downtime allowed him to ... ( read original story ...)
16-Year-Old Interns in Singapore Are Managing Billion-Dollar Portfolios. Here’s Why.
Hedge funds in Singapore are training interns as young as 16 years old to oversee the portfolios of billionaires moving to the city-state, Bloomberg reports. In the case of high schooler Yi Ke Cao ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to pilot digital COVID travel pass
Singapore Airlines will begin trialling a coronavirus digital travel pass developed by aviation's industry body next week, the carrier said, the first airline to pilot the scheme as the pandemic-hit ... ( read original story ...)