SINGAPORE - More than 700 people living in Housing Board rental flats received gift bags on Saturday (Jan 29) as part of district-based programmes that will see about 9,300 gift bags distributed ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reports More Infectious BA.2 Omicron Variant; Says Hospitals Coping Well
Singapore has recently reported 198 cases of COVID-19 traced to the BA.2 Omicron sub-lineage, which appears to be more infectious than the more common BA.1, but hospitals are coping well in spite of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore has 198 cases of more infectious BA.2 Omicron subvariant
Singapore has detected 198 cases infected with the BA.2 Omicron subvariant as of 25 January, said the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Vet Team Uses Chopsticks to Give Injured Bird ‘Feather Implants’ and Chance to Fly
The injured bird was found with burnt feathers on both of its wings and its tail, leaving it incapable of flying, according to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Watchdog closes probe into Ubisoft Singapore and will not take action
A Singaporean employment watchdog has closed an investigation against Ubisoft Singapore that was opened following allegations of a toxic studio culture and says it will not be taking action against ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccinations and migrant worker lockdowns: COVID-19 and human rights in Singapore
Despite its contributions to the global vaccine effort, Singapore has failed to commit to human rights for its migrant worker population. ( read original story ...)
Singapore has 198 BA.2 Omicron cases, MOH studying subvariant’s data
Singapore has detected 198 cases infected with the BA.2 Omicron subvariant as of 25 January, said the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)
Omicron BA.2 sub-variant detected in Singapore, MOH to study further
SINGAPORE: A sub-variant of Omicron has been found in Singapore, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement on Friday (Jan 28). According to the ministry, 48 local cases and 150 imported cases ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Billionaire Ong Beng Seng To Bring Back Formula 1 Grand Prix In 2022 After Two-Year Hiatus
Singapore will host the Formula 1 Grand Prix in October this year after Singapore GP—backed by hotel billionaire Ong Beng Seng—and the Singapore Tourism Board secured the franchise to host the night ... ( read original story ...)
A veterinary team in Singapore used chopsticks to repair an injured eagle’s damaged wing
A changeable hawk-eagle was found with burned feathers on its wings and tail and was treated using a centuries-old process called imping. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Grand Prix renews contract to host Formula 1 night race for next 7 years
A contract for Singapore to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix for another seven years has been signed, with the event set t ... ( read original story ...)
Man who conspired to help alleged fraudster Ng Yu Zhi flee from Singapore jailed
A man was jailed 11 months and fined for conspiring to help alleged nickel-trading fraudster Ng Yu Zhi flee from Singapore. ( read original story ...)
2021 was second-wettest year in Singapore since 1980, with 25% higher rainfall: Met
SINGAPORE — 2021 was Singapore's second-wettest year since rainfall data collection began in 1980, with the islandwide average eclipsed only by 2007's figure. The (MSS) said in a media release on ... ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore Introduces New Service, Enables Malaysian Customers To Open SGD Savings Account
Maybank Singapore's upcoming service will soon allow Maybank Malaysia customers to open a Singapore dollar savings account with them. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Jobless Rate Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels in Coming Months
Singapore's manpower ministry said on Friday it expects the country's jobless rate to fall to pre-pandemic levels in the months ahead as the unemployment situation continues to improve, with borders ... ( read original story ...)
2021 was second-wettest year in Singapore since 1980, with 25% higher rainfall: Met
SINGAPORE — 2021 was Singapore's second-wettest year since rainfall data collection began in 1980, with the islandwide average eclipsed only by 2007's figure. The (MSS) said in a media release on ... ( read original story ...)