Total employment declined far less in the third quarter of 2021, mainly because resident employment “increased strongly”, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its latest labour market report. ( read original story ...)
Breaking: Singapore Airlines Signs LOI For 7 Airbus A350 Freighters
Singapore Airlines has signed a letter of intent to acquire seven of the Airbus A350F launched earlier this year. The aircraft would be used to replace the airline’s aging Boeing 747-400Fs, with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-South Korea digital economy deal to sync up on data, payments
Seoul will be Singapore's first Asian digital economy ally, with the bilateral agreement covering several areas including the development of cross-border online payment and data standards, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Reach Four-Month High as Economy Reopens
Singapore home sales surged to a four-month high after the city-state gradually eased social restrictions in a bid to live with the virus. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and South Korea conclude negotiations on digital economy agreement
SINGAPORE: A new digital economy agreement between Singapore and South Korea will enable more seamless cross-border data flows and build a "trusted and secure" digital environment for businesses and ... ( read original story ...)
GenScript Receives “COVID Management Initiative of the Year” in Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Award 2021
GenScript receives the award on COVID Management Initiative of the Year, Biotechnology industry in the Singapore Business Review (SBR) Management Excellence Award 2021. GenScript showed strong ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 442 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 442 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday bringing the total tally in the country to 274143 Of the new cases 40 ... ( read original story ...)
Two lions escape from transport container at Singapore airport
Two lions were safely tranquilized and taken to a secure facility after escaping from a container at a Singapore airport. ( read original story ...)
60 more COVID antigen rapid testing centres in Singapore next few weeks
At least 60 additional centres for COVID-19 antigen rapid testing will be set up in Singapore within the next few weeks. ( read original story ...)
16 Omicron COVID cases detected in Singapore so far
Singapore has detected 16 cases of the new Omicron variant, or B.1.1.529, of which 14 are imported, said Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on Tuesday (14 December) during a virtual press ... ( read original story ...)
33 of 442 new COVID cases in Singapore imported; 6 more deaths
Of the new cases, 409 are local – 401 are in the community, and eight are residents of migrant worker dorms. The remaining 33 are imported. ( read original story ...)
AFF Suzuki Cup: Singapore reach s-finals for 1st time since 2012, edge Timor-Leste 2-0
Singapore finally put an end to three consecutive group-stage exits as they booked a final-four spot at this year's AFF Suzuki Cup after a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste. ( read original story ...)
COVID situation similar to game of ‘Snakes & Ladders’, says Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday likened the COVID situation, in the face of new variants, to the 'snakes and ladders game' stating that depending on how the situation is tackled it ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore health minister says two dose Covid-19 vaccination to have limited validity; booster shot required to be fully vaccinated
An individual’s fully vaccinated status will only be valid for a certain period, after which a booster shot will be required to maintain that status, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung today. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore mulls COVID-19 boosters requirement to qualify as ‘fully’ vaccinated
Singapore is considering requiring its residents to get a booster shot to qualify as fully vaccinated against COVID-19, its health minister said on Tuesday, as it seeks to protect its population from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Releases Citizen Who Spied for China in the U.S.
Singapore released a citizen from detention more than a year after he pleaded guilty in a U.S. court of spying for Beijing with the city state’s government saying the threat he posed as a foreign ... ( read original story ...)