Recent racist incidents draw attention to the state of Singapore’s multiracialism and social cohesion. Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong addressed the issue at a forum on race and racism in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines ‘continue to outweigh’ risks: Singapore expert committee
SINGAPORE: The benefits of receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks of vaccination, said Singapore’s expert committee on ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Singapore Launch Talks on Digital Trade Agreement
Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a "global tech powerhouse" ... ( read original story ...)
$3.8m in funding for three projects to boost Singapore’s defences against rising tides
Among them is a project that looks at rare but catastrophic events in warming climate.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and UK launch negotiations for digital economy agreement
This includes rules for cross-border data flows and ensuring high standards in data protection.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
12 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore, including 5 linked to Changi General Hospital cluster
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the community on Sunday (Jun 27), including one with no links to previous cases. Of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Experts urge caution over govt plan to ease restrictions when two-thirds of Singapore are fully vaccinated
Without more scientific data supporting the exact parameters for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Singapore’s vaccination milestones for opening up will have to balance the risk of infection ... ( read original story ...)
Doctors in Singapore urge expert committee on COVID-19 vaccination to stop vaccine drive for school boys: Media report
The letter by the doctors group comes amid parental concerns and worries about mRNA vaccines, which include the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, after data on myocarditis among healthy young males was pub ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore detects 14 new COVID-19 cases; 12 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (27 June) announced the detection of 14 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,544. ( read original story ...)
12 new COVID-19 community cases in Singapore, including 1 unlinked
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the community as of noon on Sunday (Jun 27), including one with no links to previous ... ( read original story ...)
New enterprises bloom in S’pore despite Covid gloom
SINGAPORE - Companies were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic last year but local entrepreneurs still managed to defy the downturn to open a striking number of new businesses. There were 63,480 new ... ( read original story ...)
British boy who left Singapore a year ago after life-saving treatment is still cancer free
A year after Oscar Saxelby-Lee left Singapore following a life-saving experimental treatment at the National University Hospital, CNA spoke to his ... ( read original story ...)
‘Steady progress’ in 25 Alliances for Action launched under Singapore Together movement over past year | Video
Under the Singapore Together movement, 25 Alliances for Action have been announced over the past year. These are making “steady progress” in the country’s push to emerge stronger from COVID-19, the ... ( read original story ...)
13 of 17 new COVID cases in Singapore in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday (26 June) confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,530. ( read original story ...)
‘Steady progress’ in 25 Alliances for Action launched under Singapore Together movement over past year
SINGAPORE: Under the Singapore Together movement, 25 Alliances for Action have been announced over the past year. These are making “steady ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans for life with Covid-19 but Australia has no road-map
Singapore and Australia both used lockdowns to successfully tackle the Covid pandemic - now they're ready to re-open for business. But one big stumbling block is stopping us from doing the same. ( read original story ...)