Over seven in 10 Singapore residents have plans to travel overseas in the next three months, according to findings by travel agency Expedia. ( read original story ...)
It’s five figures again as Singapore reports 13,794 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (July 19)
Singapore reported 13,794 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 1,616,067. Of the new cases, 979 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 12,815 ... ( read original story ...)
A stronger Singapore dollar may be exactly what the country needs to battle inflation, says Barclays
A stronger Singapore dollar is likely to weigh on export momentum, but it may be "precisely" what the country needs to cool inflation, an economist told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
4 in 10 Singapore workers seek new jobs for more pay; flexi-work comes second: Survey
One in two Singapore employees are likely to quit their jobs in the next 12 months, with four in 10 saying their motivation in seeking new jobs is for higher pay. This comes amid rising inflation and ... ( read original story ...)
The Monetary Authority of Singapore posts S$7.4 billion annual loss
The Singapore central bank recorded a net loss of S$7.4 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2022 – its first loss in nine years. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the loss ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore growth to moderate further next year, global inflation seen easing: MAS
SINGAPORE - Singapore's economic growth is expected to moderate further next year, tracking a slowdown in its major trading partners, while global inflation is expected to ease in 2023, the head of ... ( read original story ...)
4-year-old girl dies from COVID-19; second patient under 12 to die of the disease in Singapore
The four-year-old girl was previously well and had no past medical history before she died of COVID-19, said the Health Ministry. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to further strengthen crypto regulations
Singapore will broaden cryptocurrency regulations to cover more activities, joining a worldwide push to clamp down on risks after a series of business failures rocked the industry. ( read original story ...)
MAS records loss of S$7.4 billion with inflation, rise in Singapore dollar
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recorded a loss of S$7.4 billion in the last financial year, with lower investment gains on the country’s foreign reserves and as the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reports Second Covid Death in Child as Cases Surge
A four-year-old girl in Singapore who contracted the coronavirus died of pneumonia on Sunday, marking the city-state’s second death caused by Covid-19 in a patient aged under 12 years. ( read original story ...)
Second under-12 COVID fatality in Singapore as 4-year-old girl dies
A 4-year-old female Singaporean has died due to COVID-19 infection, becoming the city-state's second death in a patient aged below 12 years old caused by the virus. ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, man to be charged with aiding to launder over S$4m in criminal proceeds, including from OCBC phishing scam
The police have arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly opening a United Overseas Bank (UOB) account that was used to transact more than S$4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MTI seeks feedback on plan for fairer retail leasing laws including dispute resolution process
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) is seeking public feedback on a proposed dispute resolution mechanism and other legislative provisions to ... ( read original story ...)
Muted protests on Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s entry into Singapore
Muted protests were organized by a handful of Singaporeans as ousted Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived here last Thursday, leaving behind a economically-shattered country. Shortly after ... ( read original story ...)
Launch of DBS’ new net-zero energy building brings Singapore’s total to 19
It has been certified a Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy building, which means it produces more energy than it consumes. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Girl in Singapore traumatised by sexual abuse had to take modified science exam, assailant jailed 11 years
A girl - who was sexually assaulted by a family friend when she was nine to 10 years old - was so badly traumatised that her science lessons and examination paper had to be modified to avoid the topic ... ( read original story ...)