Australia’s federal government on Wednesday unveiled a package of financial relief measures intended to help the film and television industries weather the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The ... ( read original story ...)
Less than half in Singapore willing to share COVID-19 results with contact tracing tech
Most respondents were comfortable sharing a positive COVID-19 test result with their doctor or public healthcare providers, with more than half in Singapore willing to do so. Just 28% of all ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Singapore reports more than 300 cases for second consecutive day
Singapore reported 720 cases in the last two days, most of them linked to infection clusters at dormitories housing foreign workers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 334 new coronavirus infections, total reaches 3,252
Singapore's health ministry confirmed 334 more infections on Tuesday, taking its tally to 3,252. Most of the new cases were linked to outbreaks in migrant workers' dormitories, the ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is launching a new audit system to certify that its hotels are clean and safe to ease post-coronavirus travel fears
Singapore's new audit system ranks hotel cleanliness according to seven criteria, including having processes in place to check guests' temperatures. ( read original story ...)
From ‘gold standard’ to a coronavirus ‘explosion’: Singapore battles new outbreak
A wave of infections among migrant workers offers a stark illustration of the risks facing densely inhabited parts of Asia and marginalized groups. ( read original story ...)
Lesson From Singapore: Why We May Need to Think Bigger
A well-run system still led to a lockdown. Maybe the answer to the pandemic is a plan “on a scale that would previously be considered unimaginable.” ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan cases jump, India extends largest lockdown
Singapore has reported its biggest daily jump in new coronavirus infections, most of them linked to foreign workers living in crowded dormitories. Foreigners account for ... ( read original story ...)
Jollibee apologizes for crowding incident in Singapore branch
Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) on Tuesday issued an apology regarding the social distancing lapse in one of its branches in Singapore, prompting the company to intensify distancing measures. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan cases jump, US sailors in Guam hospital
Singapore has reported its biggest daily jump in new coronavirus infections, most of them linked to foreign workers living in crowded dormitories. Foreigners account for over a third of Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: India extends lockdown; Singapore lifts teacher Zoom ban
India's nationwide lockdown, the biggest imposed in the world over the coronavirus pandemic, will be extended until at least May 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. The current three-week-old ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Singapore records its biggest daily jump with 386 new cases
While the coronavirus pandemic has stalled much of the world's activity, China has kept up its aggression in the disputed South China Sea — actions that analysts said could deep ... ( read original story ...)
89-Year-Old Elderly Woman Dies Alone in JB. Family In Singapore Can’t Say Goodbye
Subscribe to our new Telegram channel for the latest updates on Covid-19 and other issues. One of the worst fears during the pandemic is the horror of losing a loved one without the ability to say ... ( read original story ...)
‘Suppress and lift’: Hong Kong and Singapore say they have a coronavirus strategy that works
By Dennis Normile Apr. 13, 2020 , 10:55 AM Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center. Despite setbacks, Hong Kong’s and Singapore’s targeted strategies for fighting COVID-19 may ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s why China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd’s (SGX:G92) Returns On Capital Matters So Much
Today we'll look at (SGX:G92) and reflect on its potential as an investment. To be precise, we'll consider its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE), as that will inform our view of the quality of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Slams Tesla For Offering Lifestyle, Not Solution To Climate Change
A Singapore government official has criticized Tesla and its chief executive Elon Musk for offering a lifestyle choice rather than a solution to the challenges climate change presents, Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)