There are no new cases of locally transmitted Covid-19 infections as of noon on Feb 13 (Saturday). In its daily update, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said there are nine imported cases. All had already ... ( read original story ...)
2 community cases among 18 COVID-19 infections in Singapore; new cluster formed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 18 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (Feb 12), including two cases in the community who are linked to the Chinatown ... ( read original story ...)
Troupes keep lions dancing through Covid restrictions in Singapore
SINGAPORE - The prancing of lions will continue this Chinese New Year in spite of the pandemic, with some performances going online as troupes here seek to meet the requests of regular clients.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Trade deal between Singapore and Britain enters into force
A recently signed free trade deal between Singapore and Britain has come entered into force since Feb 11, the city-state's Trade and Industry Ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, all imported; lowest daily figure in more than 6 weeks
SINGAPORE: There were nine new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of noon on Saturday (Feb 13), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore CNY tragedy: Five die after car slams into Tanjong Pagar shophouse, fire breaks out
Five people have died and one was sent to Singapore General Hospital after a car slammed into the front of a shophouse on Saturday (Feb 13) morning. ( read original story ...)
A*Star scientist Jackie Ying elected to prestigious US engineering academy based on work in Singapore
She was recognised for her work in nanotechnology and is one of only two new members based outside the US.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shelf: How I Met Your Mother in a Geylang kampung
In a Valentine's Day edition of this monthly feature, we line up three new local books about love.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Private LTE/5G market set to reach £4.2bn in 2024
“Private LTE infrastructure is already used by select ... private wireless networking as part of Germany’s 5G4KMU project. From Singapore and Australia to South Korea, enterprises and telcos ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: No roaming cattle but with high-tech labs, could Singapore be a ‘meat’ exporter?
SINGAPORE: As a tiny city-state with a population density that ranks third in the world, Singapore isn't particularly suited for conventional ... ( read original story ...)
2 community cases among 18 COVID-19 infections in Singapore; new cluster formed at Chinatown Complex
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 18 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (Feb 12), including two cases in the community who are linked to the Chinatown ... ( read original story ...)
India Imports 80% Of Its Requirement Of Medical Devices: MoS Ashwini Choubey
India currently imports approximately 80 per cent of its requirement of medical devices, with the US, Germany, China, Singapore and Netherlands being top exporters of such devices to the country, the ... ( read original story ...)
Health Check Podcast: Understanding Singapore’s portfolio approach to vaccine procurement
This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times that aims to help you make sense of heath matters that affect you.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Budget 2021: Deficit expected as Singapore’s fiscal position remains challenging, say economists | Video
Singapore's fiscal position remains challenging and a deficit is expected in the upcoming Budget 2021, say economists, adding that it will still be within the tolerance limit of policymakers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Inc gains new figurehead as Temasek appoints next chief
Pillay is succeeding Ho Ching, a well-known figurehead who has led Temasek since 2004 and is also the wife of the prime minister, whose late father Lee Kuan Yew is credited with founding the modern ... ( read original story ...)
Former Miss Universe S’pore contestant jailed 6 weeks for using friends’ debit cards to shop online
Miss Universe Singapore 2017 contestant, Ashley Rita Wong Kai Lin, was sentenced to six weeks' jail on Feb. 11 after she memorised two of her friends' debit card details and used them to spend over $2 ... ( read original story ...)