Singapore now has 24 cases of the Omicron variant, of which three are locally transmitted infections, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (16 December). The ministry also said it detected ... ( read original story ...)
A Wayward Band of Otters Wreaks Havoc in Singapore
The recent case of a man who says he was attacked by the smooth-coated animals has divided the city-state over its otter denizens; ‘like piranhas’ ... ( read original story ...)
31 of 355 new COVID cases in Singapore imported; 1 death
Of the new cases, 324 are local – 315 are in the community, and nine are residents of migrant worker dorms. The remaining 31 are imported. ( read original story ...)
Singapore champions sustainability
Singapore Tourism Board Singapore is strengthening its reputation as ‘a city in nature’ Eco-friendly hotels, city parks and green attractions can be found all across Singapore, and now, visitors can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore out of World Swimming Championships after 4 test positive for COVID-19
Singapore have pulled out of the FINA World Swimming Championships after four of the 14 swimmers in the squad tested positive for COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Is Bringing Back A380s and Debuting New First-class Suites — See Inside
Singapore Airlines' A380 aircraft is set to return to New York City for the first time in almost two years. Beginning March 2022, Singapore Airlines will fly from New York's John F. Kennedy ... ( read original story ...)
Italy ban on tourists from Singapore on COVID-19 concerns possibly ‘clerical mistake’, says ambassador
SINGAPORE: The Italian Ambassador to Singapore said on Thursday (Dec 16) that a ban that his country has imposed on tourists from Singapore is possibly an "error". Speaking to CNA in response to ... ( read original story ...)
Man who steered boat with 8 Indonesians on board in attempt to enter Singapore illegally gets jail
A group of eight Indonesian immigrants tried to enter Singapore illegally in August, taking a fiberglass boat from Batam in the wee hours of the morning, then jumping into the water and swimming for ... ( read original story ...)
Year in Review: Best places to work in Singapore in 2021
Singapore’s Best Workplaces" list showed that more companies are recognising the value and importance of building a high trust culture and creating positive workplaces for employees. This year, 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Italy bans tourists from Singapore until Jan 31
The Italian embassy said its health ministry has moved Singapore and Brunei onto a list of countries deemed to be of higher risk of Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Foreigners Seen Among Most Affected by Singapore Property Curbs
New cooling measures introduced by Singapore on Thursday to prevent home buyers from over-leveraging may slow purchases by permanent residents and expatriates the most, according to a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Knight Frank expects Singapore’s property prices to keep rising despite cooling measures
Christine Li of the real estate consultancy says the country's new property cooling measures are unlikely to affect the higher end of the market, and prices will continue the momentum they saw in 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Developers Say Property Curbs Add ‘Immense’ Pressure
Singapore’s new property curbs, especially higher land taxes, will place “immense additional pressure” on developers trying to recover from the pandemic, an industry group said. ( read original story ...)
PM Lee Hsien Loong is second most admired man in Singapore: YouGov study
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is the second most admired man in Singapore, according to YouGov’s annual study of which public figures people look up to. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Opposition Chiefs Get Summons as Lying Scandal Deepens
A Singapore parliamentary committee stacked with ruling party lawmakers has issued a summons to the top leaders of the main opposition to provide documents next week connected to a lying scandal ... ( read original story ...)
Italy bans leisure travel from Singapore until 31 January
Singapore residents will not be allowed to travel to Italy for leisure from Thursday (16 December) until 31 January next year. ( read original story ...)