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Singapore had about 1,000 cases. Now, it has more than 26,000 -- and the vast majority are migrant workers living in dormitories. ( read original story ...)

The US drug regulator says the Covid-19 test used by the White House is prone to false negatives. A New Zealander tests positive after the country sees three days of no new cases. ( read original story ...)

Singapore-based Growthwell Group is tapping on Asia's rising interest in plant-based meat alternatives, having recently invested in research and development into chickpea protein isolates to bring ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings Pte has joined the Libra Association -- the organization behind Facebook Inc.’s proposed digital currency. ( read original story ...)

Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has joined the Facebook-backed Libra digital currency project which has faced intense scrutiny from global regulators worried its launch could erode national ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Friday it would slash capital spending by 12% to S$5.3 billion ($3.72 billion) from a previously planned S$6 billion in the financial year ending March 31 as it grapples ... ( read original story ...)

As Singapore was roiled by troubles at two commodity trading firms that may spark billions in bank losses, one hedge fund eked out a small gain.Tradeflow Capital Management Pte returned a half ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines reported an annual loss of almost $150 million Thursday, driven by the collapse in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the latest sign of the outbreak's devastating ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines recorded the first annual net loss in its 48-year history as the coronavirus pandemic severely dented air travel demand. Singapore Airline Group, the parent cor ... ( read original story ...)

The best bar in Asia is Singapore’s Jigger & Pony, with Hong Kong’s The Old Man in the number two position, according to Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Jigger & Pony, which was ninth on the 2019 list, is named ... ( read original story ...)

Let’s keep Singapore healthy,” comes a woman’s voice, polite but firm. “For your own safety, and for those around you, please stand at least one meter apart. Thank you.” Spot, clearly, is no ordinary ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's health ministry reported 752 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking city-state's total to 26,098. (Reporting by John Geddie; Editing by A ... ( read original story ...)

Dathena, a Singapore-based company that provides AI-based data protection and privacy solutions, announced it has raised a $12 million Series A. Part of the funding will be used to expand Dathena’s co ... ( read original story ...)

Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news provider, today launched a media verification program in Asia through a new expanded partnership with Facebook’s Third-Party Fact-Checking Program in ... ( read original story ...)

Razer is most well-known for its rainbow-hued gaming accessories, but the coronavirus pandemic has recently turned its attention to less fun, but more vital accoutrements. The company announced on ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore is testing Spot, a four-legged robot, in a public park to assist safe distancing efforts. (Roslan Rahman / AFP/) Leaves crunch underfoot as Spot marches through the park, back straight as a ... ( read original story ...)