Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. First up, Singapore has started screening for mpox symptoms at border checkpoints, after its outbreak was declared a global health emergency. Singapore has started ...
Malaysia-Singapore relationship ‘complex but important’
SINGAPORE: Agencies from both sides of the Causeway are working hard to resolve longstanding issues, says the republic’s Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development, Sim Ann. She said frequent contact, coupled with the blessings ...
Singapore says it has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 infection in 2024
Singapore has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 infections this year, the health ministry said in a bulletin on Thursday.
Singapore Tightens Mpox Surveillance Amid Rising Global Concerns
Singapore has identified 13 mpox Clade 2 cases this year. The health ministry assures that these infections are of the 'less severe' variant. Thailand has confirmed a case of the more concerning Clade ...
Singapore’s fine-dining scene in dire straits; more closures expected before year end
Michelin-starred Sommer will be no more. Former star Beni recently shuttered without a word. Popular fine-dining favourite Voyage is also set to close at the end of December. Longstanding Bam!
Singapore steps up precautionary measures against mpox at air, sea checkpoints
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (Aug 22) issued an update on precautionary measures against mpox. Here is the Health Ministry's statement in full: The Ministry of Health (MOH), M ...
Singapore slams 70,000 euro fines for chewing gum
In order to prevent chewing gum from polluting sidewalks, tourist sites and nature in general, Singapore (Asia) has introduced a law against chewing gum. Reports from Demotivateur reveals that since ...
Scam victims in Singapore lost S$385.6mil in first half of 2024 as number of cases hits high of 26,587
SINGAPORE: The scams situation here has worsened as the number of cases increased by 16.3 per cent, with victims losing a record high of over S$385.6 million in the first six months of 2024.
Singapore and Japan deepen CCS ties
Singapore and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to pursue collaboration on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). The latest pact was signed on the sidelines of the second Asia Zero ...
More AI training for professionals in all sectors in Singapore: Josephine Teo
SINGAPORE – Professionals in all sectors are encouraged to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) skills and will receive more training opportunities as the authorities develop new courses and career ...
Maximum CPF daily withdrawal limit to be lowered from S$200k to S$50k as anti-scam measure in Singapore
SINGAPORE: From Sept 25, the maximum amount of CPF money that can be withdrawn per day will be lowered to protect people from scams.
Singapore’s UltraLuxe Niche Luxury Festival Returns for 2024
Now in its 3rd edition, this prestigious event will be taking place at Singapore’s iconic Tent@Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from October 4-13.
Daily Cuts – Global mpox emergency: How badly will Singapore be affected?
Countries in Asia are monitoring the Mpox outbreak very closely as cases start to pop up in the region. Thailand reported a suspected first case of the new more dangerous strain of the disease on Aug ...
Telegram scams up 137.5% in Singapore as overall scam cases rise in first half of 2024
The majority of people who were scammed between January and June this year – 74.2 per cent – were youths, young adults and adults under the age of 50, the police said.
‘I’ll keep doing it if I can’: Meet the 21-year-old behind some of Singapore’s ‘flower vehicles’
With the seventh month festivities currently in full swing, it's not uncommon to see brightly-lit and heavily-decorated trucks on the road. Adorned with LED lights and decorations inspired by temples, ...
Christie’s International Real Estate Enters Singapore as Luxury Brand Continues Expansion in Southeast Asia
Christie’ Singapore looks to capitalize on Singapore’s luxury real estate market Himmat Singh, Rohini Singh, Dipika Bedi, and Harmeet Bedi The firm is led by Singapore-based Harmeet Bedi and Dipika ...