The FT's Mercedes Ruehl looks at how far the city has come in attracting money and talent to its start-up sector and how far it has to go before it can be considered a world-leading centre of tech inn ... ( read original story ...)
15 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore, including community case who went to work at Changi Airport
SINGAPORE: Fifteen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore as of noon on Monday (Sep 28), taking the national tally to 57,715. Thirteen of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s use of facial verification in ID scheme stirs privacy fears
Singapore's more than four million residents will have to use facial verification technology to access government services through the national identity scheme, a move criticised as intrusive and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 15 Covid-19 cases and only two in the community
There were 15 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Monday noon (Sept 28), taking Singapore's total to 57,715. ( read original story ...)
Singapore turns a corner in Covid-19 fight but experts warn the battle is not over
Coronavirus infections in the city state have steadily declined and 99 per cent of total cases have been reported as recovered. But experts urge caution as more restrictions are eased with increased ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Marks Another First in Libor Shift With Olam Club Loan
Singapore has moved further ahead in its shift away from the London interbank offered rate after a local company got a landmark loan tied to a Libor alternative. ( read original story ...)
In charts: Singapore’s trade
Conveniently located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is one of the world’s most open economies with the value of its trade in goods and services equating to more than three times its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore charts its way to digital future for trade
The multimedia project, which utilised augmented reality technology, highlighted the creativity and innovation that will be required on a greater scale by the south-east Asian nation as it charts its ... ( read original story ...)
Back to office, but it’s so hard: Why some in Singapore are reluctant to return to the workplace
More employees have been given the green light to return to workplaces, but there are still many challenges facing companies and staff preparing to make the shift back to the office.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
The changing profile of the Singapore worker and the challenges he faces
Insight looks at the challenges facing the citizen worker. Singapore's labour force has grown substantially over the past two decades, from 2.2 million in 1999 to 3.7 million last year. This comprises ... ( read original story ...)
Concerns of the Singapore worker: Singapore’s growing local-foreigner divide
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Challenges of the Singapore workers: Higher wages, but better off?
In a world of low-wage pressure, Singapore workers have been fortunate to have their pay keep on rising. Just look at the figures. Over the past two decades, nominal median wages ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore trade deal hampered by row over bank licences
Plans for a crucial post-Brexit deal with the free-trade haven Singapore are stalling amid a dispute over banking licences. The Department for International Trade is seeking to ag ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 20 new COVID-19 cases
(Xinhua) -- Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 20 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 57,685. Of the new cases, five are imported case, one ... ( read original story ...)
Fire triggers evacuation at Singapore’s Changi airport
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from Singapore's Changi Airport after a small fire erupted in a terminal that was later extinguished, authorities and witnesses said, delaying flights at the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in world first for facial verification
Singapore will be the first country in the world to use facial verification in its national identity scheme. The biometric check will give Singaporeans secure access to both private and government ... ( read original story ...)