Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday in its first out-of-cycle move in seven years, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens monetary policy as price pressures build in Asia
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday in an out-of-cycle move, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation pressures across the region ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens monetary policy in off-cycle inflation fight
Singapore's central bank said on Tuesday it was tightening its monetary policy settings, in an out-of-cycle move, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand fan inflation risks. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore offers walk-in COVID-19 vaccination for kids from Mondays to Thursdays
Children in Singapore will be able to walk in to any paediatric vaccination centre to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination without prior appointment. ( read original story ...)
Cases double in less than a week: 478 people in Singapore in hospital with Covid-19; 32 need oxygen support, 11 in ICU
SINGAPORE - A total of 478 people are now hospitalised with Covid-19, of whom 32 require oxygen support and 11 are in the intensive care unit.The Ministry of Health's (MOH) statistics as at noon on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Central Bank Tightens Monetary Policy on Inflation Risks
Singapore's central bank said on Tuesday it was tightening its monetary policy settings, in an out-of-cycle move, as inflation risks rise. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) manages monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shophouse sales hit an all-time high of S$1.9b in 2021
This whopping transaction value exceeded that of 2019 and 2020 combined. The total shophouse transaction value in Singapore reached a record S$1.9 billion in 2021. According to Knight Frank, while ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,002 new Covid-19 cases
Singapore reported 3,002 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 316,774. Of the new cases reported on Monday, 1,365 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reviews inflation forecasts as core prices soar
Singapore is reviewing its official inflation forecasts, authorities said on Monday, after data showed its key price gauge climbed in December by the fastest pace in nearly eight years, driven by a ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists are watching an Omicron subtype spreading in Denmark, the U.K., Singapore and India
Scientists worldwide are closely tracking BA.2, an Omicron subtype. In Denmark, BA.2 is surpassing the BA.1 Omicron subtype, currently the most common cause of new COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
3,002 new Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore
Singapore reported 3,002 new Covid-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Jan 24), comprising 2,624 local and 378 imported infections. ( read original story ...)
Self-radicalised teen released from detention after ‘significant progress’ in rehabilitation, says Singapore Internal Security Dept
A teenager who was arrested and detained two years ago for terrorism-related conduct has been released on a restriction order this month. The Internal Security Department (ISD) said in a press release ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Children aged 5 to 11 can walk in with parents for Covid-19 vaccination without appointment
From Tuesday (Jan 25), children aged five to 11 will be able to walk in to any paediatric vaccination centre with their parents for their vaccination without making an appointment. ( read original story ...)
Trust, stewardship and collective action necessary to build future Singapore, says Desmond Lee
SINGAPORE - Singapore faces foreseeable challengessuch as climate change and the possible fragmentation of society as well as unpredictable challenges like future pandemics in the years ahead, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee and Indonesia President Jokowi to meet in Bintan for first Leaders’ Retreat since 2019
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Bintan on Tuesday (Jan 25) to attend the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Indonesia to sign a set of agreements at 5th leaders’ retreat on Tuesday
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Indonesia will sign a set of agreements covering airspace management, extradition and defence cooperation when their leaders meet in Bintan on Tuesday (Jan 25). Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)