Incomes in Singapore have continued to rise in the past five years, while necessities such as education remain affordable.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Finds First Local Covid-19 Case After Nearly Two Weeks
Singapore confirmed its first case of locally transmitted Covid-19 in almost two weeks, the country’s Ministry of Health said in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Media Festival Finds Opportunities in Pandemic Crisis
Storytellers from Asia have demonstrated resilience and creativity amid the disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 6, they are gathering — physically or virtually ... ( read original story ...)
Travel bubble: what Singapore and Hong Kong’s contrasting reactions to its suspension tell us about our societies
Last Sunday was supposed to mark the start of a quarantine-free air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong, until a rising number of Covid-19 infections in the latter - linked mainly to a still ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Oct manufacturing unexpectedly falls 0.9% y/y, misses f’cast
Singapore's industrial output unexpectedly declined 0.9% year-on-year in October, missing economists' forecasts, hurt by a plunge in transport engineering, official data showed on Thursday. SINGAPORE, ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, Bargains for Luxury Homes Are Few and Far Between
The priciest condos have been slower to sell, but overall, the high-end market rebounded quickly after the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Oil Tycoon Who Founded Hin Leong Denies HSBC’s Forgery Claim
Oil Tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, founder of troubled Singaporean oil trader Hin Leong, denied allegations by the company’s biggest creditor that he used forged documents to obtain financing. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Nearly Virus Free After Local Cases and Clusters Cease
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Having once had the highest COVID-19 rate in Southeast Asia, Singapore has all but eradicated the virus after reporting 14 days without any new local cases on Tuesday, and saying ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sex worker reveals all about life as an escort: ‘I’m proud to call myself a whore’
University student by day, high-end escort by night, 24-year-old Ashley Chan talks about her five years in sex work in Singapore and why she got into the industry. ( read original story ...)
Sex, drugs and security cameras: Touring Geylang, Singapore’s legal red-light district
Geylang, which occupies a rectangle of just under 10 square kilometers, is Singapore's only legalized red-light district. Tour operator Geylang Adventures offers surprising and thought-provoking ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investigates dozens for religious extremism ‘to pre-empt copycat attacks’ after France beheading
A majority of those being investigated attracted attention after they had supported the killing of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s small merchants concerned about pandemic survivability: Amex survey
American Express has brought its "Shop Small" campaign to Singapore to help small businesses ride out the hit from the coronavirus pandemic longer, says country manager Ho Fat Wai. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Sleek banks $4m in Seeds Capital-led round
The corporate services startup said it plans to use the new funds to expand to new markets and launch new functionalities and business verticals. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘smiley-face’ activist in one-man protest charged with unlawful assembly
An activist who held a sign bearing a smiley face as part of a one-man protest in Singapore has been charged with unlawful assembly. Jolovan Wham said he held the cardboard sign near to a police ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Saudi companies push Indian solar tariffs to record low
The Indian units of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries Ltd and Saudi Arabia-based Aljomaih Holding Co won government auctions to sell solar power for a record low of 2 rupees ($0.0270) per kilo watt ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to look at boosting manufacture of pharmaceutical products
Plans are afoot to expand Singapore's capacity in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products as the world gets closer to finding a vaccine for Covid-19.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)