Consumer prices in Singapore declined in November, as authorities forecast a "mildly positive" turn in 2021. Core inflation fell to ... ( read original story ...)
New virus strain detected in Singapore
THE Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore said a 17-year-old girl who arrived from the United Kingdom (UK) on December 6, 2020 was found positive ... ( read original story ...)
India gold discounts widen, Singapore demand up on festival buying
Physical gold discounts rose in India this week as buyers remained on the sidelines, while demand in Singapore and other Asian hubs ticked up as buyers took advantage of lower prices ahead of holidays ... ( read original story ...)
Every step a miracle, says Filipino migrant worker who survived Lucky Plaza crash in Singapore
Arceli Nucos has returned home. It's been a long journey for the 57-year-old over the last year. A journey of physical and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms first case of new COVID variant found in UK
The strain was found among 31 cases from Europe, who arrived in Singapore between November 17 and December 17. ( read original story ...)
India Challenges Vodafone Arbitration Ruling In Singapore Court
India has challenged in a Singapore court a verdict of an international arbitration tribunal that overturned its demand for Rs 22,100 crore in back taxes from Vodafone Group Plc., sources said on ... ( read original story ...)
First Use of a Digital COVID-19 Health Certificate to Cross an International Border Completed by Traveller to Singapore
International SOS, the International Chamber of Commerce, and AOKpass Pte. Ltd. have announced the first use of ICC AOKpass to provide a digitally verifiable COVID-19 health certificate for entrance ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Detects One Case of More Contagious Virus Strain
Singapore has detected one case of the more contagious Covid-19 strain that first emerged in the U.K. and is now leading to tougher restrictions in many parts of the world. ( read original story ...)
Asia Gold-India discounts widen, Singapore demand up on festival buying
Physical gold discounts rose in India this week as buyers remained on the sidelines, while demand in Singapore and other Asian hubs ticked up as buyers took advantage of lower prices ahead of holidays ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tightens Border Measures for Travelers From S. Korea
Singapore now requires all travelers from South Korea to serve a 14-day quarantine at dedicated facilities due to “a sustained surge in cases” in the North Asian country, according to a statement. ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms first case of new coronavirus variant found in UK
Singapore has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus variant found in the United Kingdom, the city-state said, while 11 others who were already in quarantine had returned preliminarily ... ( read original story ...)
‘Glamping’ at Singapore airport offers in-tents retail therapy
Guests grounded by Covid can ‘wake up to the refreshing view of the majestic HSBC Rain Vortex’ or peg a bargain in the shops ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Singapore stops entry or transit from UK; first British passengers arrive in France after ban
UK entrants to France must have negative Covid test ... Europe had nearly half world’s weekly deaths, says WHO ... Anthony Fauci ‘extremely confident’ in vaccine. Follow latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Vaccine Stirs Rare Hesitation in Nearly Virus-Free Singapore
As Singapore prepares to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations its striking success in controlling the virus is making some question whether they should take the jabs. In a city-state where compliance with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore airport offers indoor glamping during holiday season
Singapore’s Changi Airport has been offering “Glamping in the Clouds” as part of its holiday season Festival Village. ( read original story ...)
First Batch of Covid Vaccines Have Arrived in Singapore
The first batch of coronavirus shots arrived in Singapore on Monday, marking an important step in the city-state’s plan to vaccinate its population and serve as a global hub for distribution of the ... ( read original story ...)