Singapore's economy grew 7.2 percent last year, rebounding from its worst recession since independence sparked by the coronavirus pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grows by 7.2 pct in 2021
Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on Monday morning that based on advance estimates the country gross domestic p ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Defense Secretary Positive; Singapore Party: Virus Update
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he tested positive for Covid-19 and plans to quarantine at home for the next five days, attending meetings virtually when possible. Separately, Australia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Q4 GDP expands 5.9% y/y, beating forecasts
Singapore's economy grew slightly more than expected in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, preliminary data showed on Monday. The financial and transport hub saw an uneven recovery last year as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy rebounds from virus-induced recession
Singapore's economy grew 7.2 percent last year, rebounding from its worst recession since independence sparked by the coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Monday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore growth rebounds to fastest in more than a decade
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s recovery gained pace in the final three months of 2021, pushing the economy to its fastest full-year growth in more than a decade. Gross domestic product expanded 2.6% on a ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Singapore authorities looking into ‘potential superspreading event’ at Clarke Quay following impromptu New Year countdown
The authorities are looking into a New Year’s Eve gathering at Clarke Quay — said to be an impromptu celebration — which involved some “blatant breaches of safe management rules and is a potential ... ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (27 Dec to 2 Jan)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (27 December to 2 January). ( read original story ...)
How Singapore is serving up sustainable future-ready foods
SINGAPORE - About a year ago, I sampled an ice cream that contained no animal milk, but used dairy proteins brewed from microflora, a type of microorganism. And it was surprisingly pleasing to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore children get ready for a third year of school amid Covid-19
SINGAPORE - Oncologist Tanujaa Rajasekaran, 37, chose to pick up her six-year-old daughter's books at St Margaret's Primary School instead of opting for online delivery. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
20,000 children have taken first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, says Singapore’s Education MInister
About 20,000 children have received their first Covid-19 vaccine shot since the paediatric vaccination drive kicked off on Dec 27, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. ( read original story ...)
429 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 155 Omicron infections confirmed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 429 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (Jan 2), including 297 imported infections. There were no fatalities, and the death toll from coronavirus complications ... ( read original story ...)
Back to office, tray return: eight key changes to take note of in Singapore in the new year
As Singapore ushers in the new year, here are eight key changes to take note of in 2022: 1. Back to the office, subject to vaccination me ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore open border policy tested as imported Covid-19 cases soar
Singapore reported more Covid-19 infections among travelers from abroad than local cases for the first time in nearly half a year, testing the resolve of the country to keep its borders open amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Open Border Policy Tested as Imported Virus Cases Soar
Singapore reported more Covid-19 infections among travelers from abroad than local cases for the first time in nearly half a year, testing the resolve of the country to keep its borders open amid the ... ( read original story ...)
2022 will be a time of transition, S’pore in a stronger position for what lies ahead: PM Lee
We continued our long and hard fight against Covid-19 in 2021,” said Mr Lee in a New Year’s message. He added that “2022 will be a time of transition.” In a Facebook post on Dec 31, 2021, Mr Lee said ... ( read original story ...)