Singapore needs to prepare for the next phase of growth in the digital economy to emerge stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic, said Minister of Communications and Information S. Iswaran on Tuesday (Nov ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore schoolchildren must use Covid-tracing tech
Singapore pupils aged over seven must use the city state's contact-tracing app or wearable device from December. Both use Bluetooth signals to log any contact with other users' devices. Pupils do not ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stocks Post Biggest Gain in Five Months on Biden Hopes
One of Asia’s worst-performing stock markets got some respite on Tuesday ahead of the U.S. presidential poll as investors gear up for a Biden win. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Govt approves extra S$8 billion for Covid-19 support package; 9 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 3)
President Halimah Yacob has formally assented to the third Supplementary Supply and Budget Adjustments Bill that provides for an extra S$8 billion in Covid-19 support, said Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin when ... ( read original story ...)
No reports of ‘long COVID’ cases in Singapore so far: MOH
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has not received any reports of "long COVID" in Singapore thus far, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said in a ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore confirms nine new cases, seven imported
The Ministry of Health confirmed nine new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Tuesday (3 November) noon, taking the country’s total to 58,029. ( read original story ...)
4 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
SINGAPORE: Four new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore on Sunday (Nov 1), said the Ministry of Health (MOH). All four cases were imported, ... ( read original story ...)
India’s October LNG imports surge as demand rebounds to pre-Covid levels
Indian imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) surged in October, shiptracking data from Refinitiv Eikon and data intelligence firm Kpler showed, as the country's gas demand bounced back to pre-COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Only imported case on Monday (Nov 2) – lowest in eight months; one-minute Covid-19 breath test developed
There was one new Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases confirmed as at Monday noon (Nov 2), the lowest since Feb 25 which had a single patient too. ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister pushes for open data exchange
Singapore Minister of Communications and Information S Iswaran (pictured), urged nations to encourage the free flow of data across borders to help maximise what he sees as vast opportunities around ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore fights COVID with contact tracing: 5 things to know
After a long struggle to contain coronavirus infections among migrant workers, Singapore has "flattened the curve." The daily count, once in the hundreds, is usually in the single digits now and ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq to launch new Basra Medium crude for export in 2021: sources
Iraq's Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has notified clients that it plans to launch a third crude oil export grade called Basra Medium in January, two sources with knowledge of the matter said this week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank lending declines for seventh consecutive month in September
On an annual basis, total bank lending declined 1% in September, with business loans and consumer loans contracting 0.2% and 2.5%, respectively, from a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Singapore REIT powerhouse going global again
Singapore has established itself as a hub for real estate investment trusts (REITs) over the past two decades. ( read original story ...)
Ohmyhome’s Exclusive Cross-Border Property Transaction Solution Adds Listings in Philippines
Following its successful launch in the Philippines, the unique one-stop proptech solution to property needs in Southeast Asia, Ohmyhome, today announced the expansion of its cross-border ... ( read original story ...)
Financial institutions launch SME debt restructuring programme
The support scheme was led by UOB, together with the other major banks, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Other financial institutions partaking in the scheme include DBS, OCBC, HSBC, ... ( read original story ...)