SINGAPORE - When my mother lost her sense of taste and smell after she got Covid-19 in April, she lost whatever appetite she used to have.Meat, in particular, became repulsive to her.Worried about the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s silent heroes: Front liners battling surge of Covid-19 cases
ST writers pay tribute to Singapore’s front liners who place duty before self and even go the extra mile.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
COVID: 23 community cases among 33 new cases in Singapore
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday (29 May) confirmed 33 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,003. ( read original story ...)
Saving Singapore’s biodiversity means sharing space with nature: experts
Otters crossing roads in the CBD, wild boars foraging in residential areas and snakes in toilet bowls. Singaporeans should expect to share their space with local flora and fauna, experts say. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Plans to Vaccinate Students, Then Everyone Else
Singapore plans to roll out vaccines to students, followed by everyone else eligible, in what will be a “great acceleration” of vaccinations in the country, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: KPMG Managers Back Liquidation of Singapore Firms in $1 Billion Nickel Scandal
Singapore firms accused of being involved in a $1.1-billion bogus nickel trading scheme should be placed in liquidation as there was no business to be preserved, interim judicial managers at ... ( read original story ...)
Of 24 new COVID cases in Singapore, 15 are local infections
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (27 May) confirmed 24 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 61,940. ( read original story ...)
The Super-Rich Are Choosing Singapore as the World’s Safest Haven
Singapore has long been a draw for wealthy Chinese, Indonesians and Malaysians who would come for short trips to shop, play baccarat at the casino or get medical check-ups at worl ... ( read original story ...)
The dream to turn Britain into Singapore-on-Thames is dead
One vision of post-Brexit Britain involved turning it into a low-tax, low-regulation trading giant like Singapore. That dream died in the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Walking On Water: The Significance Of Land Reclamation In Hong Kong And Singapore
Few cities in the world actively reclaim land at the rate of Hong Kong and Singapore, with the practice deeply woven into each cities' history while also playing a key role in future development. ( read original story ...)
LAX Cargo Handlers Marlon Moody, Brian Benson Indicted For Stealing 4 Gold Bars From Singapore Shipment
Marlon Moody, 38, and Brian Benson, 35, both of South Los Angeles, were arrested Tuesday morning by the FBI and are expected to appear in United State District Court in downtown Los Angeles. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grows at its fastest pace in more than a year
The Southeast Asian economy expanded by 1.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with a year ago, the ministry of trade and industry said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines to stop flying over Belarus after reporter’s arrest
Singapore Airlines said it will cease using Belarusian airspace for flights to and from Europe, according to multiple press reports. ( read original story ...)
30 new COVID cases: Singapore marks 30th straight day with local infections reported
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (25 May) confirmed 30 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 61,890. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grew 1.3% in the first quarter, beating expectations
The Southeast Asian economy expanded by 1.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with a year ago, the ministry of trade and industry said. ( read original story ...)
Taking Stock of Singapore’s Economy
Charu Chanana, lead Asia economist at Continuum Economics, discusses Singapore’s economy and the labor restrictions in the country. Singapore stuck to its economic growth forecast for the year, saying ... ( read original story ...)