Among them, 6 are Singapore permanent residents and 9 are foreign domestic workers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s security agencies adapting to Covid-19’s changes and challenges
Singapore's security forces continued with key operations to defend against persistent threats, Covid-19 or not.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Op-Ed: How I found a little slice of COVID-free utopia in Singapore
Through its strict rules for travelers, Singapore was protecting its population from me. But for the first time during the pandemic, I felt safe. ( read original story ...)
Three couples in Singapore ring in 2021 with new babies
As many in the country were counting down to bid goodbye to the Covid-19 year at 11.59pm on Thursday, three couples in the delivery wards of three hospitals were about to meet their newborns.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
My Perfect City: Mental health in Singapore
Has Singapore found a solution to improving its citizens’ wellbeing? ( read original story ...)
End of the line: Malaysia, Singapore kill high-speed rail project
Project was first approved in 2013 but was delayed repeatedly; Malaysia wanted changes due to COVID economic downturn. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia Terminate High Speed Rail Project
Singapore said a multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail linkbetween the city state and Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpurhas been terminated. ( read original story ...)
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail terminated after both countries fail to reach agreement on M’sia’s proposed changes
Both Governments had not been able to reach an agreement on Malaysia's proposed changes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Uneven Recovery in 2021 After Worst-Ever Downturn
After suffering its worst economic downturn since independence, Singapore is expecting to see a rebound in 2021, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Thursday, echoing other top officials to caution ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees most local coronavirus cases in 3 months, more of new variant
Singapore reported five locally transmitted COVID-19 cases on Thursday, its highest number in nearly three months, and was seeking to verify two others suspected of being infected by a highly ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore economy seeing signs of stabilisation after worst-ever slump, PM Lee says
We look forward to a rebound in 2021, although activity is likely to remain below pre-Covid-19 levels for some time,’ he said in a New Year’s address ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy seeing signs of stabilisation, PM says
Singapore's economy, which is set for its worst contraction this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is seeing signs of stabilisation, its prime minister said on Thursday."After our most severe ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Government to contribute US$50,000 to help cyclone victims in Fiji
The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 (S$66,000) to support disaster relief in Fiji following Cyclone Yasa.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
2020 round-up: we look back at the highlights of this year in Singapore
This year has been an eventful one with something major dominating public conversation every month. Here are the ones that got us talking ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Finds Two People From U.K. May Have New Virus Strain
Two people in Singapore who came back from the U.K. have been preliminarily tested to have a new Covid-19 strain that is circulating there, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Begins Covid Vaccinations as One of Asia’s First
Singapore started its planned vaccination exercise with a group of healthcare workers getting the first shots, making the city-state one of the first countries in Asia to begin protecting its ... ( read original story ...)