The government expects those who can work from home to continue to do so beyond the circuit breaker, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (May 3). These are part of "safe ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Was A Shining Star In COVID Control – Until It Wasn’t
The Southeast Asian city-state was lauded as a success story when it came to controlling the coronavirus. Now, it's facing an enormous outbreak in the cramped quarters where migrant laborers live. ( read original story ...)
Oxley on track with sales targets for its Singapore projects
Oxley Holdings will see $2.2 billion of revenue flow into the group from its Singapore and overseas projects as construction progresses, its chief executive Ching Chiat Kwong said in an update amid ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 657 new coronavirus cases
Singapore's health ministry on Sunday confirmed 657 new coronavirus infections, taking the city-state's total to 18,205. Most of the new cases are among migrant workers living in dormitories, the ... ( read original story ...)
Opportunities for electronics sector with shift in supply chains
The electronics sector will need to keep an eye on opportunities emerging from the rearrangement of supply chains amid the pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister says RCEP trade deal on track for year-end signing
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal is still on track to be signed by the end of 2020, Singapore's Minister of Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing said on Sunday. RCEP ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks to ramp up factory activities as virus curbs ease
Singapore will progressively ramp up its manufacturing activities, its minister of trade and industry said on Sunday, with the city-state looking to restart its economy as coronavirus curbs start to ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus apps: how Australia’s Covidsafe compares to other countries’ contact tracing technology
Here’s what we know about the apps being rolled out around the world to limit the spread of Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Seeks Fleet Flexibility, In Talks For Deferrals And Sale And Leaseback On Aircraft
Singapore Airlines has fared the best of global carriers receiving state support in the coronavirus crisis so far. It has strong options as it next evaluates aircraft deferrals and sale and leaseback ... ( read original story ...)
Migrants Are Rounded Up in Malaysia and Face Surging Coronavirus in Singapore Dorms: Live Coverage
India reported its biggest single-day case rise as it prepared to ease some restrictions. Biotech companies are taking blood samples from people who have been infected and selling them at exorbitant ... ( read original story ...)
Russia reports highest daily rise in coronavirus cases; Singapore prepares to ease partial lockdown
Russia's coronavirus crisis response center reported 9,623 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, its highest daily figure to date. ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: Singapore to lift some restrictions, Mick Jagger signs up for India concert
Singapore says it will gradually ease some restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus as community-spread infections have decreased. Rock legend Mick Jagger and Hollywood's Will Smit ... ( read original story ...)
Spain Allows Outdoor Exercise; Singapore Easing: Virus Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared Gilead Sciences Inc.’s experimental antiviral drug, remdesivir, for emergency use and Japan began a special approval process for the treatment. It’s the ... ( read original story ...)
China looks to real estate investment trusts to tap household savings, while letting the air out of property bubbles
The pilot programme marks the most consequential development in China’s financial services in recent years, as it adds an investment option for Chinese households while simultaneously taking out the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore’s traveller restrictions under constant review
Just as Singapore is constantly looking at whether there is a need to adjust its circuit breaker measures, it is also continuously reviewing its import controls to see if they can be updated over time ... ( read original story ...)
As the coronavirus-hit world limits exports, can New Zealand and Singapore keep trade open?
Over the past month, two of the region’s most trade-reliant economies have been organising like-minded countries in a bid to maintain supply chains. ( read original story ...)